Tikal. The very name conjures up images of majestic, ancient pyramids surrounded by lush green jungle. The ruins of Tikal are some of the most iconic, most visited of all the Mayan ruins. There’s a reason these magnificent stone structures are on nearly everybody’s Guatemalan bucket list. Tikal will always hold a special place in […]
Tikal: Wandering Through the Mists of Guatemala’s Most Iconic Mayan Temples Read Post »
Tropical Rio Dulce is an underrated destination in Guatemala. The beautiful, lazy river rambles through sumptuous jungle hillsides crammed with tropical birds and insects. It’s also the gateway to Guatemala’s Caribbean coast. There are hidden jungle canyons, natural hot spring waterfalls and plenty of friendly locals. Rio Dulce is also the kind of place where
Rio Dulce: Relaxing and Exploring on Guatemala’s Sweet River Read Post »
What do you want when you travel? Do you want highland treks along the slopes of smoldering volcanoes? Do you want to wander cobblestone streets, drinking coffee in front of grand colonial edifices? How about scaling ancient ruins to peer above humid jungle canopy? What about witnessing the modern traditions of the descendants of the
Go to Guatemala: A Travel Guide Without the Tourist Traps Read Post »
Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand might be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. Imagine waking up in a floating bungalow and looking out over a mist-covered jungle lake. The otherworldly howls of the gibbons echo off rugged limestone cliffs that tower over the water. You breathe in a primordial
Khao Sok National Park Might be Thailand’s Best Park Read Post »
Khao Yai National Park is full of animals. Despite being only three hours or so from Bangkok (or almost a full day if you go the way we did), the park is still a relatively pristine wilderness. It’s home to an astounding variety of wildlife; monkeys, lizards, snakes, hornbills, gibbons, and one of the last
Chasing Elephants in Khao Yai National Park Read Post »
We met a tour guide in Hoi An, Vietnam who was born and raised in the nearby city of Hue. We told him we were staying there for two nights. He frowned at us. “Most people spend four hours in Hue,” he said. “Even a full day is too long.” This seemed to be the
Hue, Vietnam is tragically underrated. Read Post »
