Category: Central America
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3 Days in Guatemala: Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan & Volcano Views
I found a $70 flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City, that’s how we ended up in Guatemala for a long weekend. What do you do with 72 hours in Guatemala? Eat like royalty, get massages, wander cobblestone streets, take in volcano views from rooftops. Our long romantic weekend was…
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9 Day Family Vacation in Belize: Hopkins, Ambergris Caye & San Ignacio Adventures
I can’t believe this trip was only 9 days — it felt like we packed so much into that short span. I spent the first 3 nights in Hopkins, a Garifuna village on the water (which I detailed in a seperate post) before my family arrived. Once they joined me…
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3 Days in Hopkins, Belize: Culture, Waterfalls & The Friendliest Village in Belize
When I first arrived in Hopkins, I wasn’t expecting to like it so much. As you enter the village, there’s a sign that reads: “Hopkins is the friendliest village in Belize.” It sounds like a bold claim, but it’s definitely true. Why Hopkins Feels Different Hopkins is a predominantly Garifuna…