Chichicastenango: The biggest colorful market of Mayan culture
Guatemala might be the poorest country in Central America but is also the most interesting one. It has its share of safety issues, but you wouldn’t find a better place to immerse yourself in another culture (or experience a huge cultural shock). One of the best...
Tikal in Guatemala – the most authentic Mayan ruins
All Mayan ruins are interesting and nice to look at in their own way. And weβve seen quite a few of them in Mexico β Tulum, Teotihuacan in Mexico City, Palenque, Chichen Itza… But Tikal in Guatemala surprised us the most and felt authentic compared to others....
Crossing border from Mexico to Guatemala
After Mexico, our second stop on a trip around the world was Guatemala. There are 3 ways that travelers take to cross from Mexico to Guatemala on land. Two of them are near Pacific and the last one is from Palenque through Guatemalan jungle to Flores. Here are the...
Month 1 & 2 recap of our RTW trip
We left for a trip around the world in the middle of August 2016. From Canada, where we lived, we flew to Mexico to start the trip. In these monthly recaps, we will write about all the highlights and low points, best places weβve visited and places that made us say...
Hiking Volcan Tajumulco in Guatemala, the highest mountain in Central America
I decided to celebrate my birthday this year doing something spectacular. And hiking Volcan Tajumulco in Guatemala, the highest mountain in Central America sounded like a great idea. Was it? Read on to find out. We arrived in Quetzaltenango, known in Mayan as Xela,...About us
Hey guys, it’s nice to see you here! We’re Maya and Michal – nature lovers, adventure seekers and active travellers. Our mission is to inspire you to live more adventurously, try new things, discover off the beaten path places and provide you with the best tips for your next trip. Read more about us…
