Category: Travel advice
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Unexpected Skills I’ve Learned From Long-Term Travel
Traveling, as I always describe it, is one of the biggest educators and learning experiences. It teaches you so much, far beyond anything I ever learned in school, and often in ways I never expected. These are lessons and skills that stay with you for life, whether you are traveling or not. After nearly two…
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Santa Ana, El Salvador: A Cultural Lens, Not Just a Tourist Destination
After landing in San Salvador, in the small but beautiful country of El Salvador, I headed straight to the beach. I went right to El Tunco, exploring the surf town, walking along the black sand beaches, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the laid back vibe that pulls so many people in. But after about…
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Measuring Your Travel Experience by Quality, Not Quantity
Ever heard the saying “quality over quantity”? It applies to so much more than you might think, including travel. When traveling, I’ve come across two very different types of people. Some focus on how many places they can see, how quickly they can move, and how many destinations they can check off their bucket list.…
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Everything You Need to See in Guatemala From Jungle to Volcano
Guatemala is one of the most adventurous, interesting, and beautiful countries in Central America. It is a country with a complex, deep, and sometimes dark history, but also one filled with incredible landscapes, rich culture, and some of the most loving and beautiful people I have ever met. But the big question is always, where…
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The Reality of Lake Atitlán and Why Your Accommodation Changes Everything
If you’ve ever looked into Guatemala, you’ve probably come across Lake Atitlán. It’s one of the most talked about destinations in the country and is often compared to places like Lake Como. It shows up everywhere online and looks like this perfect, peaceful escape. I recently spent over two and a half weeks exploring the…
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The Reality of “Instagram Famous” Hikes
If you’re someone who has done any kind of travel recently, or headed somewhere you found online or heard about from a friend, you probably understand what I mean when I say something has become “Instagram famous” or “TikTok famous.” Recently I traveled around the beautiful and adventurous country of Guatemala. While I was there,…
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Acatenango Hike: All There Is to Know and How to Prepare
If you spend any time online, whether on travel blogs, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, or even just checking the weather, you have probably seen the iconic hike of the active volcano in Guatemala. This hike has gone super viral, and it is worth all of the hype. It is an absolutely unreal experience, but there are…
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The Real Cost of Being a Digital Nomad Beyond Flights, Food, and Hostels
Traveling full time and working as a freelance writer, photographer, content creator, and doing some other side quests comes with a lot of expenses. Traveling on a budget is extremely possible. Budgeting on accommodation through hostels, cooking to save on food, taking local transport, and so many other steps allow travel to be a very…
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Fall in Love with Antigua Guatemala
I recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting one of my new all time favorite cities in the entire world, and I am here to tell you exactly why Antigua Guatemala is one of the most unique and amazing places not just in Central America, but honestly, in the world. From the moment I stepped…
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Visiting Tikal, One of Guatemala’s Most Impressive Ancient Sites
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the amazing country of Guatemala and learning quite a lot about its complex history, its culture, and the indigenous communities that make up this beautiful Latin American country. While traveling around Guatemala I found that there are so many places with deep history and meaning, but one place…
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