Travel Blog
Where to Stay in Flores and Tikal (2023)
Looking for the perfect place to stay during your visit to Flores and Tikal? In this post, I’m going to break down the 6 different areas around Flores where you can stay and then give you a list of the best hotels and hostels for every budget.
Top 20 Things to Do in Flores, Guatemala (2023)
Are you planning a trip to Guatemala and want to see the ruins of Tikal but you’re not sure how to do it? Or you’re not sure what else there is to do besides the ruins in Flores? In this travel guide to Flores and Tikal, you’ll find a list of 20 fun things to do in Flores and Tikal.
A Foolproof Guide on Where to Stay in Singapore (2023)
Struggling with your decision on where to stay in Singapore? This guide will help you decide which neighborhood to book your accommodations in as well as which hotel or hostel to book based on your budget.
Kyoto Itinerary 4 Days: A City of a Million Temples (2023)
Does Kyoto really have a million temples? Actually, it only has 1,600 temples. But when I was in Kyoto, it sure felt like a million. Even before I set foot in the city, I was overwhelmed with how many temples, shrines, gardens, and museums there were to see in the...
Takayama Itinerary: Travel Back in Time to Old Japan
When you visit Takayama, it feels like you’re stepping back to a time when Japan was ruled by shoguns and samurai. Many of the beautifully-preserved wooden houses, shops, cafes, shrines, and temples were in fact built 400 years ago. It's often referred to as "Little...
25 FUN Things to Do in San Ignacio Belize (2023)
Are you looking for ideas on what to do in San Ignacio? Wondering if it’s even worth visiting? In this post, I’ll share a list of 25 amazing things to do in San Ignacio and the surrounding area of the Cayo District. After you see all there is to do in this part of...
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale (2022)
Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my suggested Shirakawa-go itinerary for 1 day. I've also...
How to Cross the Border from Belize to Guatemala (2023)
Are you looking for info on how to cross the land border from Belize to Guatemala? In this article, I’m going to share with you how I did it in January 2022. This is the cheapest and easiest way to get to Guatemala from Belize by land.
How to Cross the Border From Guatemala to Belize (2023)
Looking for the most up-to-date info on getting from Guatemala to Belize in 2022? In this blog post, I’m going to describe how I got to Belize from Guatemala by land in 2022.
30 Books on Ukraine: Fiction & Nonfiction
If you’re trying to make sense of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, here are 30 books on Ukraine to help you understand the country better. The list includes books on Ukrainian history, World War II, and the Holocaust in Ukraine as well as novels set in Ukraine....
33 Most Popular Guatemalan Dishes
Let’s face it. When you think of the great cuisines of the world, Guatemalan food does not immediately pop into your head. At least for me it didn't before I visited the country. So, I had pretty low expectations of the food when I first arrived in Guatemala. To tell...
99 Things Savvy Travelers Should Know Before Visiting Guatemala
Are you in the middle of planning your first trip to Guatemala, and you’ve still got some nagging questions? You might be wondering how long you can stay or whether you need a COVID test to enter. What's the best SIM card? Do I need to tip? Or maybe you’re...
Manila Itinerary 2 Days: Culture, History & Food (2022)
Most first-time visitors to the Philippines, fly in and out of Manila as fast as they can. Their primary goal is to immediately get to one of the country’s beautiful islands. Unfortunately, they see nothing of the country’s capital. That’s too bad because Manila...
16 Great Books on Indonesia
I started reading books on Indonesia during the beginning of the pandemic. I intended to travel to the country the minute borders opened up. Well, unfortunately, it took Indonesia way too long to open, so I took a detour through Central America. Hopefully, one day I...
Matsumoto Itinerary: Exploring Japan’s Coolest Castle
In this Matsumoto itinerary guide, I’m going to show you EXACTLY how you can see all the must-see places in Matsumoto in just one day. This itinerary comes from both my extensive research and travels around Matsumoto. I’ve made a few tweaks to my original plan so...
