Greengos Hotel near Semuc Champey: An Honest and Unbiased Review
There are extremely limited accommodations around Semuc Champey, the beautiful turquoise pools hidden in the jungles of Guatemala. Greengos Hotel, however, is one of the most popular choices here, providing a wide variety of lodging options and an excellent location, just a few minutes’ walk from the entrance of Semuc Champey. It also has a ... Read more
7 Best Hikes in Saguaro National Park
Saguaro may not be as famous as some of the other U.S. National Parks in the Southwest (I’m looking at you, Grand Canyon), but is definitely a hidden gem in its own right—for example, it’s actually home to the largest species of cactus in the entire country! Better yet, there’s plenty of hikes—suitable for all levels of hikers—that can help you get out and take in its spectacular desert scenery. So If you want to explore this incredible place for yourself, here’s 6 of the best hikes in Saguaro National Park.
Visiting Tikal in Guatemala: Everything You Need to Know
The ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal is one of the most popular stops in Guatemala for visitors—and for good reason! Dating all the way back to 1000 BC, exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site kind of makes you feel like you’re Indiana Jones—in fact, you can even climb some of the temples here! While visiting Tikal is definitely bucket list worthy, it also can be a bit confusing at times, from whether you need a guide and where to buy tickets to where to stay while you’re visiting the park and what’s worth exploring. My husband, Justin, and I recently spent almost a month exploring Guatemala, including these beautiful ruins, and have put together this guide with everything you need to know about visiting Tikal.
La Casa del Mundo in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Review: Is it Worth the Hype?
If you’re planning a trip to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala and have spent any amount of time on Instagram or TikTok, you've almost certainly seen the viral videos of La Casa del Mundo. This jaw-droppingly beautiful property has been built into a cliffside, overlooking the lake, with lush landscaping that looks straight out of a Disney cartoon. Known for its unique architecture, private swimming spots, and stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes, La Casa del Mundo is undeniably gorgeous—but is it worth the hype? My husband, Justin, and I recently stayed here (and paid for it out of our own pockets!), so here’s an honest and unbiased review of La Casa del Mundo, including whether or not the most viral hotel in Guatemala is actually worth it.
San Pedro on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: Everything You Need to Know
Lake Atitlan is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in Guatemala, known for the 11 Mayan towns that are perched on its shores. San Pedro is one of these towns, which is renowned for its party vibes, Spanish schools, and epic volcano views. While many people assume that San Pedro is nothing more than rowdy hostels and cheap beer, my husband, Justin, and I spent three weeks in this colorful town and discovered that it has SO much more to offer than its reputation might suggest. So if you want to get to know this magical town a bit more, here’s everything to know about San Pedro, Guatemala.
Bear Viewing in Katmai National Park: Everything You Need to Know
Katmai is one of the most unique U.S. National Parks, with one of the highest concentrations of brown bears on the planet. But it’s not exactly the kind of national park that you can just stroll up to and see some bears—it’s also one of the most remote national parks in the country and the bears are only in certain accessible areas of the park at certain points in the year. So if you want to see one of the largest land predators on the planet for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about bear viewing in Katmai National Park.
How to Get to Katmai National Park in Alaska
Katmai is one of the most unique national parks in the United States, given that it holds the impressive claim of having one of the highest concentrations of brown bears on the planet. However, you do have to work a bit to get to this special corner of the country—thie national park is located in a remote area of Alaska and can only be reached via plane or boat. If you want to see its famed bears for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about how to get to Katmai National Park.
11 Incredible Things to Do in Katmai National Park
Katmai is one of the most unique U.S. National Parks—not only is it located in an incredibly remote part of Alaska, but it also is home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears on the planet. My husband, Justin, and I spent four days in Katmai, primarily to see some of these magical creatures, and wound up discovering that this park has so much more to offer than its famous furry residents, including volcanoes, turquoise lakes, and fascinating history. Here’s 11 incredible things to do in Katmai National Park.
12 Incredible Things to Do in Flores, Guatemala
Most people traveling through Guatemala wind up heading to the teeny island of Flores. Generally, visitors are not coming to see Flores itself, though—rather, the island is the best springboard to explore Tikal, some of the best and most complete Mayan ruins on the planet. However, Flores has a LOT to offer beyond just serving as a quick basecamp for seeing Tikal. My husband, Justin, and I spent several days here and fell a little in love with this quirky place. So if you want to explore this magical island a bit deeper, here’s the best 10 things to do in Flores, Guatemala.
4 Caves in Sedona, Arizona to Add to Your Bucket List
Sedona, Arizona is known for its jaw-dropping red sandstone formations, which have eroded over millennia into dramatic mesas, spires, and caves. If you want to get up close and personal with some of these unique formations, here’s 4 incredible caves in Sedona, Arizona to add to your bucket list.