Looking for the best Spanish schools in Antigua Guatemala? You’re in the right place! Guatemala is one of the best countries in Central America to learn Spanish in for multiple reasons. If you’re backpacking Central America, just doing your daily 15 minutes on Duolingo might not cut it (especially if you’re like me, and never…
Looking for the best ways to get from Antigua to Leon? You’re in the right place! This post explains all of the ways to travel between these two popular backpacking locations in Central America, to ensure you have the best, safest and easiest trip possible. Antigua was one of our favourite places in Guatemala and is…
Even though September is part of the ‘rainy’ season in Guatemala, it is a great time to visit for the celebrations of Guatemalan Independence Day. Locals nationwide celebrate their independence from Spain which was declared over 200 years ago. It’s a great time to be in the country, especially as a tourist or backpacker wanting…
One of the most common questions I get asked on Instagram is ‘is Guatemala safe?’ especially if you want to visit as a solo female traveller. Sadly, Guatemala gets a bad rep – and it really shouldn’t. It’s one of the safest countries in Central America! In this post, I hope to dispel any thoughts…
Looking for the best 2 weeks in Guatemala itinerary? You’re in the right place! After spending nearly six weeks exploring this wonderful country, it’s somewhere that will always hold a special place in our heart. Friendly locals, incredible landscapes, unique wildlife, delicious food, bucket list experiences, social backpacker hostels, culture, history and ancient Mayan Ruins…