May 18Minimalist Packing Guide: How I Fit 2.5 Weeks of Stuff into a Personal BagPacking might be one of the most stressful parts of going on a trip. With so many questions — do I bring this shirt or that one? Will I need 3 pairs of shoes or 4? …Packing Guide6 min readPacking Guide6 min read
May 5The Perfect 2-Week Guatemala Travel ItineraryGuatemala is an absolutely stunning Central American country full of history, culture, and adventure. And thanks to its rather small size you can really see a lot of its highlights in about 2 weeks (though as usual, the more time you have the better!). Below is my action packed 2…Guatemala7 min readGuatemala7 min read
Apr 27The Ultimate Antigua, Guatemala Travel GuideComing in second in an annual poll of the top cities to explore in Central and South America by Travel & Leisure, Antigua, Guatemala (or its formal name, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala — antigua translates to old) is one of the most beautiful places to spend some time in — especially…Guatemala12 min readGuatemala12 min read
Apr 18How to Spend the Night at a Fire Tower | A Comprehensive Adventure GuideFor some reason, visiting a fire tower quickly moved to the top of our summer bucket list. There is just something about the opportunity to hike through a beautiful landscape and then reach a historic place that really spoke to us (especially Madalyne). Luckily, in the western United States in…Summer Adventure11 min readSummer Adventure11 min read
Apr 4The Top 8 Coffee Shops to Explore in Antigua, GuatemalaGuatemala has been actively cultivating coffee since the 1850s and up until roughly 10 years ago it was the largest producer of coffee in Central America (Honduras now holds that title). In the beginning, most of the coffee was grown in the southern half of the country — specifically in…Guatemala6 min readGuatemala6 min read
Mar 28Guatemala Travel Budget: What You Can Expect to SpendFirst things first, what did I actually expect to spend in Guatemala during my 2.5-week trip? Honestly, I thought I could get by by only spending $20 USD a day. …Travel Budget Planning9 min readTravel Budget Planning9 min read
Mar 26The Perfect Guide to Semuc Champey, GuatemalaThe stunning Semuc Champey is a natural monument located in the middle of Guatemala. More specifically, the monument is about an hour outside of the nearest town of San Agustín Lanquín or just Lanquin (which is actually a Q’eqchi’ Maya town and therefore you will hear a lot less Spanish…Guatemala13 min readGuatemala13 min read
Mar 14The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Acatenango Volcano in GuatemalaAre you planning to visit Antigua, Guatemala and looking to hike up the epic Acatenango Volcano to get a better view of fiery Fuego Volcano (which actually, literally, translates to Fire Volcano)? Then you have come to the right spot! This in-depth adventure guide will outline everything you need to…Adventure Travel18 min readAdventure Travel18 min read
Feb 21Everything You Need to Know About Spring SkiingWhile we are sure that most people would assume that the middle of winter would be the best time of year to ski (think December and January), in truth in most places — including many of the top ski resorts in North America — the most optimal time to hit…Skiing11 min readSkiing11 min read
Feb 7The 11 Best Mapping Apps for Adventure TravelPlanning an epic outdoor adventure can be an exciting and fun experience. Especially when you have the right set of tools. …Adventure Travel11 min readAdventure Travel11 min read
