I love planning trips. When I’m excited about an upcoming trip, I’ll often research it for weeks. I tend to approach life as “a maximizer.” Basically, I try to get every last drop of beauty and value out of each experience. So, when I travel, I want to understand the local culture, discover the most
My favorite city in Guatemala is a charming colonial town known as Antigua. People go there to see its cobblestoned streets, brightly-painted houses, elaborate churches and ruins, colorful festivities leading up to Easter, and beautiful parks. You can see a panoramic view of its central park, Parque Central, in the video below. One of my
One of my favorite spots in the world is a natural wonder called Semuc Champey. This limestone land bridge, which extends about 1,000 feet over a gushing river, is found near Lanquin, Guatemala. Formed into that limestone, there are gentle waterfalls, small caves, and turquoise pools where people can enjoy a leisurely swim, surrounded by
I used to overlook the small, day-to-day adventures. They were just “fillers” between the bigger trips that I was buying tickets for. That all changed when Tony and I realized that we were completely broke. It was a painful transition to go from being an idealistic globetrotter to a realistic homebody, but, looking back, I’m
When I discover something unique and interesting, I often feel like a kid, full of awe and excitement. Recently, Tony and I took a day trip to a nearby city. We couldn’t find much to do–other than stopping by a fast food joint for lunch–but my eyes lit up when I spotted the sign “Ray’s
