Everything to Know About San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlán
Get the lowdown on San Juan La Laguna on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. What’s the vibe like? Where should you stay? What are the best things to do?
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Everything to Know About San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlán
Get the lowdown on San Marcos La Laguna on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. What’s the vibe like? Where should you stay? What are the best things to do?
Everything to Know About San Pedro La Laguna, Lake Atitlán
Everything you need to know about San Pedro La Laguna, from cash machines to Spanish schools, from things to do in the town, to how to get there!
Five Ways to get from Guatemala Airport to Quetzaltenango
Find out how to get to Quetzaltenango from Guatemala Airport by Plane, Bus, Taxi, Chicken Bus and Private Transport.
Five Ways to get from Guatemala Airport to Lake Atitlán
Find out how to get to Lake Atitlan from Guatemala Airport by Shuttle Bus, Uber, Taxi, Chicken Bus and Private Transport.
What to Wear & Carry-On Packing List for Guatemala
What should you wear travelling in Guatemala? Accounting for the weather, rainy season, if you’re hiking and if you’re going to altitude: my full packing list!
Is Guatemala City Airport Safe?
Is Guatemala City Airport Safe? What are the risks of petty crime and violent crime inside the airport? How do get to Antigua? Read the answers here!
The Guatemalan Quetzal: A Guide to Money in Guatemala
What’s the official currency of Guatemala? Can you spend US Dollars? Where’s the best place to get cash? Can I pay on card? and more answers…
The Best Places & Areas to Stay in Lake Atitlan 2024
I run through each of the villages in Lake Atitlan and let you know which ones are most popular, what vibe they have, and recommend some places to stay.
How to Take the Bus from Antigua, Guatemala to Nicaragua
Your ultimate guide to the 16-hour bus from Antigua, Guatemala to Leon, Nicaragua. We took this bus mid-January 2024, so this info is as fresh as it can be!
Everything You Need to Know About Guatemala City Airport
Is there wifi in the airport? Can I buy food? How do I get to Antigua? Is there an ATM? And other questions answered about Guatemala City Airport!
A Backpacker’s Guide to the Guatemala Tourist Trail
Although not an official route, Guatemala has a well-trodden “tourist trail” of routes and cities that are relatively safe and welcoming to travellers…
15 Things to Do in Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Panajachel is one of the most popular spots to stay around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala; here are 15 of the best things to do there!
Six Ways to Get from Guatemala Airport to Antigua
This guide from Guatemala Airport to Antigua is based on our trip, and the way I wish we had done things now I have more experience of travelling in Guatemala.
What to Pack for the Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike
I did this hike a week ago, so while it’s fresh in my memory I’m noting down some essentials to take with you on the Acatenango Volcano Hike.
How to take the Chicken Bus from Antigua to Lake Atitlan
Read the full story of Ellie and I taking the chicken bus from Antigua to Lake Atitlan, and get all of the tips and tricks we learned along the way, plus FAQs!