Polaroid of the week: Exploding Volcano in Guatemala
We had no idea about our three hour layover in Guatemala last Monday, but this incredible landscape made us realize that we need to come back for another visit.
Destinations
Polaroid of the week: Maximón
Maximón is one of Guatemala’s most popular Mayan folk saints, worshipped in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Some believe Maximón, also known as San Simón, to be an incarnation of the Mayan god of sexuality, while others think he was a Spanish priest. An effigy of Maximón in the town of Santiago Atitán is celebrated year round.
Polaroid of the week: San Marcos Dock at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Located in the Central Highlands of Guatemala is the beautiful Lake Atitlán. At 320m, Lake Atitlán, formedby the collapse of a volcano cone, is the deepest lake in Central America. The lake is surrounded by mountains and three volcanoes, and several villages dot its shores. The villages are inhabited by Maya, mainly Tz’utujil and Kaqchikel, who still dress in their traditional costumes and share their villages with the tourists who come for the stunning scenery and atmosphere of the lake.
Hotel Tip Of The Week: El Patio 77 in Mexico City
Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation tips from around the world. All are places where we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: El Patio 77 in Mexico City.
One Bed or Two
Reflections on the slightly awkward nature of finding budget hotels and hostels for long-term lesbian travelers.
Stranded in the desert
One of our first fun traveling experiences was being stranded in the desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. We had no idea how long we would be there…
Hotel tip of the week: Yellow House, Antigua Guatemala
Need a cheap hotel? This weekly series focuses on budget accommodation gems we discover while on the road. This week: The Yellow House in Antigua, Guatemala.
Around the world in 4 boroughs: Six great ethnic restaurants in New York City
Join me on a culinary world tour – I am sharing my top five ethnic food finds in New York City with you, ranging from Australia to Venezuela to the Middle East!
Travel Challenge: Is it possible to visit Tel Aviv on a budget?
I’ll be returning to Tel Aviv to find out if it is possible to fully enjoy everything the city’s got to offer on a small budget – if you have any tips for me, let me know!
My Ultimate Australia Bucket List
As I am in the planning stages of my big trip to Australia, I am putting together my ultimate Australia bucket list, starting with my Top 10 must-do’s. In my …