Polaroid

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.

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.

Costa Rica’s currency got a facelift last year! Check out the new colorful banknotes featuring some of the country’s most popular animals and ecosystems!

I am finally exploring more of Queens – and I returned to the Socrates Sculpture Park last week, which is one of my favorite spots by the water in New York.

And just like that, two months in Europe are over and I am finding myself back in New York. As always, it felt like I had never left and I …

El Salvador’s Pacific Coast is especially known for its excellent surfing conditions and one of the best surfer beaches is El Tunco.

This picture-perfect sunset at Manuel Antonio beach in Costa Rica was so beautiful the crowd applauded as it set. Where has your most beautiful sunset been?

Buenos Aires celebrated its 21st gay pride parade last Saturday! Gay rights have improved significantly over the last few years in Argentina, even same-sex marriage is legal!

Renting a houseboat and cruise through the backwaters of Kerala was not only one of our favorite travel experiences in India – it is a highlight of all our travels.

This week’s Polaroid is of the Buddha and the fly…