If you have been to Istanbul you must have seen them: they sit on rugs at the Grand Bazar, they walk on the sidewalks of Sultanahmet and doze off on the steps of mosques. They might even startle you by sneaking into your hotel room and they keep you company while they wait patiently at your … Read more
Holidays are a time to spend with family, a time of traditions and of creating memories. For our family it also means the time where we remember and miss our Guatemala and everyone there the most. My brother and nephews and Paula’s parents, brothers and extended family all live in Guatemala. When we moved to … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Holiday Inn hotels. The opinions and text are all mine. Florida’s Space coast, named for Kennedy’s Space Center is certainly the place to go for anyone who is interested in space ships and astronauts but there are also many other fun things to do in the … Read more
The Hotel Ranola is a chic boutique hotel is in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Filled with character, history and funky modern ambiance combined with 21st century amenities . Just a short walk from countless restaurants and stores the location of this small, privately owned hotel can’t be beat. On our recent trip to Sarasota … Read more
Thanks to the partnership I have with Delta Air Lines on this post, I am sharing my trip back home. As a Latina living in the United States I miss my country and my parents. It’s hard living away from family and friends and although our home is now in Florida I’ve never stopped missing … Read more
Located in Escuintla and just a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala, Auto Safari Chapin is a great day trip for families and animal lovers. Whether you are visiting or living there, Auto Safari is one of the best things to do in Guatemala with kids. Things to do In Guatemala For Animal … Read more
The strange foods in Guatemala are not strange to me. Cow’s tongue in recado was Tuesday dinner growing up. Zompopos de Mayo roasted with butter and salt were a May treat my kids still ask about. Patin, the fermented fish from Lake Atitlán that smells like the lake floor and tastes like nothing else on … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hampton by Hilton. The opinions and text are all mine. Growing up my family traveled quite a bit and my fondest memories as a child are related to travel experiences. As a teenager and during my college years I subscribed to travel magazines and … Read more
Ixcanul is Guatemalan director Jairo Bustamante’s first feature film which delivers thought provoking and moving performances as it tells a passionate story that touches political and social issues in a very subtle and elegant way. More than a movie it feels like stepping into the the lives of two Mayan women, mother and daughter, who share … Read more
If you’re looking for one of the most authentic villages in Lake Atitlán, San Antonio Palopó should be at the top of your list. Perched above the lake on the eastern shore, this Kaqchikel Maya village is known for its hand-painted pottery, traditional weaving, stunning lake views, and slower pace of life. I’ve been visiting … Read more
