Guatemala's capital has a not-so-positive reputation among travelers, who generally opt to skip it altogether in favor of the small size and amenities of Antigua. It has earned a few unfair nicknames for its high crime, even to tourists and in "safe" neighborhoods, and urban sprawl. But the same … [Read more...] about Exploring Guatemala City’s Zona 4
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How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
While my loyalties may lie with rival city Charleston, South Carolina forever, I always enjoy myself in Savannah, Georgia. I've been a dozen or so times in my life and each trip, I discover something new. The tree-lined squares will make you want to photograph everything you see and the food … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
Sleeping on Volcan Pacaya
Update: While I would no longer recommend this company, I wanted to leave this post up to let readers make their own decisions. Read more about why here. Guatemala is the land of volcanoes. You can't go very far in the country without seeing one on the horizon. Antigua alone has four … [Read more...] about Sleeping on Volcan Pacaya
Behind the Curtain: February 2017
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: February 2017
The Towns of the Tennessee Smokies
I grew up going to this part of the country every year growing up. My church youth group took an annual trip every January for a conference there, staying at the same Holiday Inn and frequenting the same shops. I also stayed there one summer with my grandparents, but it wasn't the same without the … [Read more...] about The Towns of the Tennessee Smokies