best strategies for increasing financial aid for college

Tips For Getting Financial Aid For College

As Latino parents, I know most of us dream of sending our children to college, but sometimes it can seem like a daunting task. With college tuitions rising every year how are we going to pay for college? There is so much more to paying for college than finding college scholarships! And there are so … Read more

Increasing Traffic To Your Blog is Easier Than You Think

Increasing Traffic To Your Blog is Easier Than You Think

Increasing traffic to your blog or website can feel like a big challenge, but with the right steps in place, it’s totally doable! After years of blogging and working from home, I’ve learned that bringing people to your site is just as important as creating great content. It’s not enough to have amazing writing, photos, … Read more

Baile de los Venados folkloric dance in Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala Festivals, Celebrations and Important Dates

Whether it’s the solemnity of Holy Week,  the lively hues of the Flower Festival or the buzzing excitement of the fiestas patronales Antigua’s festivals and cultural celebrations offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Guatemalan heritage. Here’s your guide to the most important festivals in Antigua, complete with dates and what to expect. I’ve … Read more

How to Work as a Freelancer while Traveling in Germany

How to Work as a Freelancer while Traveling in Europe

Traveling while working is increasingly popular among freelancers. Life as a digital nomad offers the freedom to explore the world while earning a steady income. However, combining work and travel effectively requires careful planning and choosing a travel destination that support both productivity and adventure. Europe is one of the best regions for digital nomads, … Read more

The most beautiful Guatemalan folk dances

Folk Dances in Guatemala: Their Meaning, History and Where to See Them

Guatemalan traditional dances are a vibrant expression of the country’s rich cultural heritage, blending ancient rituals with colorful storytelling. Here you will find the most popular danzas folcloricas or folk dances in Guatemala. I will be sharing each dance’s significance in Guatemalan traditions, it’s history as well as the when and where you can see … Read more

Chancletas de güisqui recipe from Guatemala

Guatemalan Chancletas Recipe: A Unique Stuffed Chayote Dessert

This Guatemalan chancletas recipe is a unique and easy Guatemalan dessert made with chayote squash. Chancletas are sweet stuffed chayotes. The filling is made by mixing the squash with egg, champurrada or bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon and usually topped with raisins or almonds. Chayote, a type of squash, is commonly used as an ingredient … Read more

Guatemalan garbanzos en miel recipe

Garbanzos en Miel Recipe: Guatemalan Chickpea Dessert

Garbanzos en miel, also known as chickpeas in honey, is a traditional Guatemalan dessert that combines the sweetness of brown sugar or panela with the nutty flavor of chickpeas. This chickpea dessert is a popular Guatemalan dish during Lent and Holy Week and during 1ero de Noviembre or Did de Todos los Santos. This Guatemalan … Read more

Best recipe for Guatemalan platanos en mole

Plátanos en Mole Recipe

Platanos en mole is one of my favorite Guatemalan desserts. This delicious recipe for sweet plantains in a velvety sweet mole sauce is a traditional Guatemalan dish you will surely fall in love with.  A Taste of Home: Sharing My Childhood Favorite, Platános En Mole Growing up in Guatemala City, I have a lot of … Read more