Category: Guatemala
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So That Happened: My Money Wasn’t Good Enough for Tikal National Park
I traveled all the way to Guatemala to visit Tikal National Park, one of the largest and most magnificent archaeological sites in the world. But distance didn’t matter, because even though I was there, I was close to getting my entry denied.
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The Joy of Solo Travel: Embracing Freedom on the Road
The thought of international solo travel can seem intimidating at first. Many questions may run through your mind, such as Where do I go? What do I do? Will I be safe? Will I be too lonely? Before I took my first international solo trip, I was a little intimated but it was something I…
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The colorful Isla de Flores
Isla de Flores is a cute and colorful man made Island on Lake Petén Itzá. It’s connected to the mainland of Guatemala by a bridge that leads to Santa Elena. It’s very easy to get to Isla de Flores. There are buses that can take you to the island and drop you off in front…
