Central America

Guatemala City to Quito, Ecuador

Let’s face it, we’ve often gotten an image of Latin American countries as dangerous places. Such…
Detour to Antigua, Guatemala

All good things must end, which alas included our stay in San Pedro la Laguna. Finally…
Layover in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

Originally, we’d planned to spend 4 nights in San Pedro at the home of our rescuer…
Getting Scammed (Twice) On Airbnb: How It Happened, How We Recovered, and How To Prevent It

Let’s be clear right up front: we’ve used Airbnb quite a few times, and have always…
Volunteering in Jaibalito, Guatemala

Finally, the time came to report to our next volunteering position. While we’ve been enjoying our…
A Weeklong Introduction to Lake Atitlan

With a week to spend at an Airbnb in Santa Cruz la Laguna on Guatemala’s Lake…

Guatemala City to Quito, Ecuador