San Felipe De Jesus Church: Great Handicrafts And Street Food

The town of San Felipe is just 5 minutes away from Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in town, it’s a great place to visit – their handicrafts market sells quality stuff at a better price than in Antigua, plus the street food at the back of the market is some of the best in Guatemala. GettingContinue reading “San Felipe De Jesus Church: Great Handicrafts And Street Food”

7 Reasons Why Antigua Guatemala Is Expat Heaven

When I first arrived in Guatemala about a year ago, I had a small idea of what to expect. It’s quite a leap to move from a mostly wealthy suburb in the US to the seemingly chaotic pace of a Central American country, where I was constantly told there would be danger lurking around everyContinue reading “7 Reasons Why Antigua Guatemala Is Expat Heaven”

Lago de Amatitlan: Lake Atitlan’s Oft-Forgotten Little Sister

Lake Atitlan gets all the attention from foreign visitors, and rightly so. But less than 16 miles south of Guatemala City lies Lago de Amatitlan (Lake Amatitlan), a beautiful lake with a volcano for a backdrop. And also a sad reminder of what happens when industrial pollution and waste are ignored for years. Lago deContinue reading “Lago de Amatitlan: Lake Atitlan’s Oft-Forgotten Little Sister”

Caye Caulker Belize: A Slice of Paradise

For Part I of the trip to Belize, click here.   I had been looking forward to visiting Belize’s cayes for a long time.  When I first started researching suitable locations to live overseas, Belize immediately caught my attention.  Since I live in Guatemala, making the trek was both a necessity, and an opportunity.  Continue reading “Caye Caulker Belize: A Slice of Paradise”

Lake Atitlan: Heartbreak at The Most Beautiful Lake in The World

Check out the Part I of my visit to Lake Atitlan here. To recap, we stayed at Hotel Casa del Mundo the night before and by next morning were ready to do some exploring around Lake Atitlan. Lake Atitlan has many villages, some big, some small, but each has its own vibe and character. We hadContinue reading “Lake Atitlan: Heartbreak at The Most Beautiful Lake in The World”