5 articles tagged with guatemala
While I'm writing this from a man's perspective, my daughter Ellie's recent solo adventure to Flores, Guatemala has given me a front-row seat to the unique considerations female travelers face in this stunning lakeside gem. As she video-called me daily...
Standing beneath the shadow of three volcanoes, Antigua's cobblestone streets whisper stories of colonial past and indigenous resilience. As a climate scientist who has spent years documenting how traditional practices intersect with modern sustainability challenges, I've found Antigua to be...
The first time I laid eyes on Lake Atitlan, I swear my soul did a little shimmy. Standing on that ridge after a dusty bus ride from Antigua, watching the late afternoon light dance across water so deeply blue it...
The first time I glimpsed Lake Atitlan's shimmering blue waters framed by three majestic volcanoes, I understood why this Guatemalan gem is often called 'the most beautiful lake in the world.' During my recent week-long escape with a friend, we...
The morning light filters through the colorful textiles hanging in the mercado as my friend Lucia's twins race ahead, their excitement palpable in the bustling aisles of Guatemala City's central market. Having explored this vibrant capital numerous times—first as a...