Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Paula Bendfeldt-Díaz is a Guatemalan travel writer, photographer, and founder of Growing Up Bilingual. After spending more than 15 years in the United States, she now lives in Guatemala and shares detailed travel guides, traditional Guatemalan recipes, and cultural insights based on a lifetime of firsthand experience. Through her writing, Paula helps travelers discover Guatemala beyond the typical tourist route with practical advice, local recommendations, and authentic experiences that connect visitors with the country’s people, culture, and traditions. Planning a trip to Guatemala? Paula offers personalized Guatemala itinerary planning and trip consultation services tailored to your interests, travel style, and budget. Contact her at [email protected] to learn more.

Hidden Gems for Day of the Dead in Mexico City 2026

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places, experiences and services I have personally used or carefully vetted. Mexico City’s enormous Día de los Muertos celebrations are spectacular. I absolutely understand why … Read more

5-Day Day of the Dead Mexico City Itinerary 2026

This realistic 5-day Day of the Dead Mexico City itinerary combines the biggest 2026 celebrations with Coyoacán, UNAM, Xochimilco and Mixquic, grouping each day by area so you spend more time experiencing Día de los Muertos and less time crossing the city.

Travelpayouts Review: How I Monetize Old Travel Content Automatically

In this Travelpayouts review, I share how I use the platform to monetize old travel content, access multiple travel affiliate programs in one place, and automate opportunities I would never have time to add manually. I also explain why I added Travelpayouts to all three of my travel websites and what I think makes it especially useful for established bloggers.

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