Antigua is a Spanish town located about an hour from Guatemala City. How to Get to Antigua I took an Uber to get from Guatemala City to Antigua. The ride took approximately 1 hour depending on traffic and cost us about Q400 one way. The …
The most astounding Mayan ancient city I have ever visited is Tikal National Park. The province of Peten in northern Guatemala is home to this UNESCO site. The park is 57,600 hectares of stunning forest and archaeological ruins. Due to its remote location, some advance …
The Republic of North Macedonia, or North Macedonia is a landlocked country that borders Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia. I did not know much about North Macedonia when I started the tour but I did not want to leave. Must Know Before You Go …
Kosovo gained its independence from Serbia in 2008 and is recognized as a sovereign state by over 100 UN countries. It was interesting to see how this newly independent country operates. There is a lot to admire from this country and I look forward to …
I used Albania as a starting point for my tour. I heard great things about Albania and how it is going to be the next Greece or Croatia, but more affordable. I wanted to dedicate an entire vacation next time so I am only visiting …
My trip to the Balkans was divided into two portions, one with my family and the other with my friend. My family’s trip was coming to an end so we made our way to Istanbul to prepare for their direct flight in two days. Meanwhile, …
I have been looking forward to this trip for a few months now. I had a great time when I visited Plitvice and have been dying to return to Croatia. This time, I am traveling south to the beautiful coastal city of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is …
I spent about two weeks traveling through the Balkans; specifically Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Turkiye, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. Below is an outline of my itinerary. Click on the country for quick guides and photographs in those respective countries. Itinerary: Day Date …
It was my birthday and I wanted to make it memorable. I decided to make a trip down to Huacachina to enjoy the dunes. Lima to Huacachina is about a 5.5 hour bus ride. I decided to do a tour with Peru Hop for $149 …
On my way home from Bolivia, I made a quick stop in Lima, Peru. Instead of doing the major attractions that Peru is known for, I decided to just focus primarily on Lima and the dunes of Huacachina. Must Know Before You Go When …