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Ultimate Guide to Antigua

Ultimate Guide to Antigua

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 

Ultimate Guide to Tikal National Park

Ultimate Guide to Tikal National Park

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 

Quick Guide to Guatemala

Quick Guide to Guatemala

It has been almost 10 years since I was last in Guatemala. I was a relatively new traveler and made several mistakes. Now that I have over 50 countries under my belt, my experience this second time around was less troublesome. My first time had 

A Day in North Macedonia

A Day in North Macedonia

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 

A Day in Kosovo

A Day in Kosovo

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 

A Day in Montenegro

A Day in Montenegro

Montenegro is a breathtaking country. I wish I spent more time here and I will be sure to come back.    Must Know Before You Go When to Visit: For beach lovers, May to October is the best time to visit Montenegro. Do keep in 

Balkans Road Trip: 4 Countries in 3 Days

Balkans Road Trip: 4 Countries in 3 Days

I have compiled an overview of all the stops I have made chronically on my Balkans road trip. I decided to do a quick overview of Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia to see which country I would return to. It was a great teaser 

A Day in Bosnia & Herzegovina

A Day in Bosnia & Herzegovina

What was supposed to be a day trip to Mostar from Dubrovnik ended up as a tour around Bosnia & Herzegovina. Let’s rewind. About 3 weeks prior to my trip, while I was in Bolivia, I received an email indicating that Turkish Airlines would only 

48 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia

48 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia

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 

10-Day Itinerary: The Balkans

10-Day Itinerary: The Balkans

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