Destinations

Guatemala has it all! Colonial cities, where you can stroll around for days. Indigenous villages and markets where people walk around in colorful traditional costumes. But also fascinating Maya cities, located deep in the jungle, A Pacific and Caribbean coast, breathtaking lakes and many active volcanoes! In this article you’ll find the best things to do in Guatemala. Besides the highlights in Guatemala, I am also sharing travel tips for off the beaten track destinations, gastronomic and cultural experiences. Including a special section about hotels, best traveling time and safety.

Lago de Atitlan is one of the most beautiful destinations in Guatemala. The lake is surrounded by three mighty volcanoes and small villages, each with its own vibe and characteristics. You can enjoy yourself for days around Lake Atitlan. By navigating from village to village, learning more about local art, taking walks to viewpoints and climbing volcanoes. In this Lake Atitlan travel guide, I will tell you everything you want to know, including useful tips for the best things to do.

Lanquin is a little mountain town in the province of Alta Verapaz. A visit to Lanquin is something you simply can’t miss. It is your gateway to one of the most stunning environments, such as Semuc Champey, viewpoints overlooking a lush jungle, adventurous caves with thousands of bats and opportunities for tubing and rafting. Find everything you want to know about what to do in Lanquin, the caves and Semuc Champey, including tips for hotels and best time to visit.

Guatemala is a country, you can explore for weeks. But what if you only have one week in Guatemala? What should you include in your trip? This is my Guatemala itinerary for 7 days, with some amazing highlights, tips and information about traveling time and transportation. Including a special section if you are coming or continuing your journey to Mexico.

Guatemala is a country that you can explore for weeks. But what if you only have 10 days in Guatemala? What should you include in your Guatemala itinerary? This is my Guatemala itinerary for 10 days, with some amazing highlights, tips and information about traveling time and transportation. Including a special section if you are coming or continuing your journey to Mexico.

Guatemala is a country, that you can explore for weeks. But what if you only have two weeks in Guatemala? What should you include in your itinerary? This is my Guatemala 2 week itinerary, with the best things to do, information about traveling time and transportation. Including a special section if you are coming or continuing your journey to Mexico.

I receive so many questions about safety in Guatemala (apart from Covid-19). Guatemala doesn’t have a good reputation when in comes to safety and many negative stories can be found about gang related violence and murders. I traveled more than 15 times to Guatemala and never experienced something bad. But! Yes! Incidents do happen and you definitely have to be careful. These are my tips for a safe trip through Guatemala, based on my personal experiences.

Colombia is an amazing country to visit in South America. Its culture and landscapes couldn’t be more diverse. These are the best and most beautiful places to visit in Colombia. Including the best time to visit and 25 travel tips for national parks, cities, lovely villages, breathtaking nature, archaeology, adventurous tours and cultural experiences in Colombia. To make you excited about putting this destination on your bucket list and help you get the most out of your travels.

Texel is one of the most famous Wadden islands in the Netherlands. Texel is an island where you’ll find sea, beaches, forests, polders and mudflats. It is the island where in the spring and autumn thousands of migratory birds come to rest and breed. In recent years, Texel has grown into a nature island, a place where you can unwind, enjoy being outdoors and taste delicious regional products! In this article you will find the best things to do on Texel, outdoor activities, special overnight stays and the best restaurants for a wonderful stay on this Dutch island.

For years, Medellín was one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Nowadays Medellín is internationally known as a bustling and Cosmopolitan metropolis: A pleasant city where you easily can spend days and enjoy yourself. In this article you will find everything you want to know about Medellín Colombia, including the best things to do in terms of art, culture, nature and history and going out. You will read about trips in the surroundings, the nicest neighborhoods to stay, highlights and great restaurant tips.