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 »
There are plenty of interesting things to do in Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela, if you know where to look. Okay, you actually don’t have to look that hard. The city is manageably sized and a fascinating destination full of interesting places to visit. The colonial Spanish and gothic German buildings have a worn, tattered
Discover Xela: A Guide to the Best Things to See and Do in Quetzaltenango Read Post »
Antigua is probably the number one travel destination in Guatemala. Every year, thousands, if not millions, of tourists flood the city’s elegant collection of cobblestone streets, restored Baroque Spanish colonial buildings, and ruined fragments of towering cathedrals. All of it ringed by a series of sometimes smoldering volcanoes. You’ve probably seen pictures of Antigua on
Wandering in Antigua: a Travel Guide to Guatemala’s Most Touristed City 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 »
Ah, Suzhou, the Venice of the East. Or maybe that’s a bit Eurocentric? For all we know, Venice is the Suzhou of the West. Either way, Suzhou is only a half an hour away from Shanghai and makes a pleasant weekend getaway.
Suzhou: The Pleasantest Place in China Read Post »
