Postcards from Guatemala
Life is funny. When we set out into the world at large back in May 2013, Plan A was to reach the southern tip of the American continent in a year or so. Plan...
Category: Guatemala
Guatemala is one the most diverse countries of Central America, not only in terms of culture but also landscapes. Crossing the waters of Lake Atitlán, climbing the Pacayo volcano, visiting the colorful Chichicastenango market, taking portraits of locals in Panajachel, meandering through the old ruins and cobblestone streets of Antigua Guatemala – these are only a few of the things this Mayan nation has to offer the adventurous traveler.
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua Guatemala: Penitence
Between Cuaresma (Lent) and Semana Santa (Holy Week), the streets of Antigua Guatemala become a tapestry of sawdust, flowers and purple robes. The weeks leading to Easter Sunday are a time for penitence, and...
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua Guatemala: Alfombras
Adding to colonial architecture, ruins of ancient cathedrals and the presence of three imposing volcanoes in its near vicinity, Antigua Guatemala boasts yet another renowned characteristic: it is considered the epicenter of Semana Santa...
Pink Poodles and Phenomenal Pizzas in Livingston
We left at daybreak. Actually, no, we didn’t. It was really dark and the day hadn’t broken anything yet. So, we left in the nighttime, as shadows lurked and spirits chased… something – whatever...
Introducing Antigua Guatemala
As we continue to explore our extraordinary world, our senses become increasingly attuned to the small details permeating any given location. We not only see a new landscape but also recognize it, identifying traits...
Climbing the Pacaya Volcano (Unleashed)
Out of my way! Coming through, people. Coming through, I said! Could you guys go any slower? I get the horses – they’ve got another set of legs on top of them, which looks...
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