I Hiked Up Six Volcanos In Guatemala – Here’s What Happened
Agreeing to climb a Guatemalan volcano in the middle of the night with strangers I’d found on the internet terrified me. But by sunrise it …
Guatemala
I spent three months travelling and volunteering in beautiful Guatemala. Here’s where you’ll find all the posts I’ve written about this vibrant country.
Highlights Of Guatemala Itinerary In 10 Days, 2 Weeks Or 3 Weeks
** This post was last updated April 2026 ** So you’ve decided to go to Guatemala? Congratulations, great choice! It’s a beautiful and fascinating country, …
Lake Atitlan For Beginners: How To Visit Guatemala’s #1 Spot
No trip to Guatemala is complete without a visit to Lake Atitlán. Encircled by three volcanoes, dotted with colourful towns that hum with Maya tradition, …
Tikal Guatemala: My Essential Guide To The Iconic Maya Ruins
In northern Guatemala, deep in the Petén jungle, lies Tikal – a city that once dominated the ancient Maya world. Today, it’s a place of …
Crater Azul: Is Guatemala’s Gorgeous Blue Crater Overhyped?
When I was in Flores in Guatemala, and trying to figure out what I wanted to do, I kept seeing adverts for this thing called …
30 Beautiful Pictures Of Guatemala And The Stories Behind Them
From the thick tropical rainforest of the northern Peten region, to the volcanic landscapes of the western highlands, and from the ornate colonial architecture of …
A Guide To Flores Guatemala: Why I Loved This Maya Town
The vast majority of visitors head to Flores in Guatemala for one reason only: to visit the spectacular Maya ruins of Tikal. With towering ancient …
Semuc Champey Guatemala: All You Need To Know Before You Go
In Guatemala, hidden in the tropical jungle, there’s a beautiful place that few people have heard of. Here, surrounded by dense forest that vibrates with …
Yaxha Guatemala: The Magical Mayan Ruins You Need To Visit
Most visitors to Guatemala make a beeline for Tikal, one of the world’s most spectacular Maya cities. Tikal is the jewel in Guatemala’s crown, a …
Guatemala Travel Guide: 50+ Essential Things To Know Before You Go
Guatemala! Where towering ancient temples emerge from the jungle and toucans and spider monkeys play in the tangled treetops. Where smiling locals in rainbow-coloured clothes …
Chichicastenango Market in Guatemala: A Photo Guide
When I started planning my trip to Guatemala and asking people for their top tips, several people told me that I simply HAD to visit …
The Expert Guide To Xela Guatemala: Things To See And Do
Most visitors to Guatemala don’t bother to visit Xela. It’s a little out of the way, and without the colonial charms of Antigua, the lake …
Osprey Wheeled Backpack Review: The Farpoint Wheels 65
Welcome to my Osprey wheeled backpack review! I was given the Osprey Farpoint 65 wheels to try out and review by Ellis Brigham in the …
Visiting San Andres Xecul, Guatemala: Home Of The Famous Yellow Church
If you search for images of Guatemala, it won’t be long before you stumble across a photo of a fabulous ornate church, its façade painted …
The Colourful Market In Solola Guatemala: A Photo Guide
One of the things that first attracted me to Guatemala is how vibrant a country it is. Everywhere you go, you see people wearing traditional …
The Thrilling Volcan De Acatenango Hike In Antigua Guatemala
As you journey around Guatemala, you’ll soon hear people talking about the Volcan de Acatenango hike. From the hostels of Antigua to the bars of …
A Review Of Villa Bokeh, A Luxury Hotel In Antigua Guatemala
This is my personal review of the luxury boutique hotel Villa Bokeh in Antigua Guatemala. I was a guest of the hotel for two nights …
Santa Catarina Palopo: The Colourful Painted Town In Guatemala
Of all the many towns on Lake Atitlan, the pretty settlement of Santa Catarina Palopo is – in my opinion – the most unmissable. It …