This is a complete, day by day guide to Semana Santa in Santiago Atitlán: what happens, when it happens, and how to actually understand what you’re looking at while you’re there. If you’re planning Holy Week in Guatemala and weighing Antigua against Lake Atitlán, this is the guide for the lake side of that decision. … Read more
If you’re looking for one of the most unique experiences in Guatemala for nature and adventure lovers, rappelling in Guatemala at Finca El Barretal is it. This is the kind of exciting, once in a lifetime experience that makes travel unforgettable. El Barretal is a Guatemalan hidden gem. It is not touristy, and it is … Read more
I’ve been traveling with my family for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest travel memories are chaotic, sticky-fingered, suitcase-exploding, toddler-meltdown-filled trips. And I say that with love, because that’s what family travel really looks like. It’s messy, imperfect, and still magical if you plan it right. Why Finding the Right Vacation … Read more
Lake Atitlán is one of those places that changes people. I’ve watched travelers arrive planning to stay two nights and end up rearranging their whole trip to stay a week. Lake Atitlán boat services are a big part of what makes that possible: understanding how the lanchas work is essential to experiencing the lake fully, … Read more
Over the past few years, many families, mine included, have started looking more seriously at the possibility of relocating. As a Latina immigrant, a remote worker, and a mom of neurodiverse kids, I’ve felt the growing instability in the United States more personally each year. Between the political climate, the fear my LGBTQ+ kids experience, … Read more
Updated for 2025 New York City is an incredible place to visit with kids, but when you only have a weekend in Manhattan with kids, it can feel overwhelming to decide what’s actually worth your time. There is so much to see and do that it’s easy to overplan, and end up with exhausted kids … Read more
La Quema del Diablo in Antigua Guatemala is one of the most unique Guatemalan traditions and one of the most unforgettable festivals you can experience in December. If you are traveling to Guatemala in December and want to see a cultural event that blends community, history, fire, humor, and deep symbolism, this is it. Even … Read more
La Quema del Diablo is one of the first Guatemalan Christmas traditions that truly marks the beginning of the season, and it is also one of the most fascinating. When people ask me what La Quema del Diablo is, why Guatemalans burn the devil, or what the meaning of La Quema del Diablo really is, … Read more
Disclosure: Our stay was hosted so I could share our honest experience of Great Wolf Lodge Naples with teens—all opinions are my own. When you think of Great Wolf Lodge, you probably picture families with little kids running from the water slides to the arcade. That’s what I imagined too. So when we planned a … Read more
Planning a Thailand island hopping itinerary for our family felt a little intimidating at first. Would it be too chaotic? Too much packing and unpacking? Too hard with kids in tow? But from the moment we stepped off the plane and into the thick, warm air scented with jasmine and grilled meat, I knew we … Read more
