I had planned to go from Cebu to Malapascua to dive with thresher sharks, but the wind shut down the ferries. Instead of wasting time trying to force a route that clearly was not happening, I changed direction and headed to Moalboal instead. That last-minute pivot ended up being one of the easiest travel decisions…
A realistic route for island lovers, divers, and travelers who don’t want to spend half their trip in transit Planning a Philippines 3-week itinerary sounds dreamy at first — until you open the map and realize just how many islands, routes, flights, ferries, and travel decisions are involved. Every island seems to promise something different,…
I spent a full month at Lake Atitlán in August, right in the heart of rainy season. Most mornings were bright blue and calm: I’d drink my coffee with volcano views, answer a few emails, and still have time to jump on a lancha before the clouds rolled in. By late afternoon, the lake would…
San Marcos La Laguna was my home base at Lake Atitlán, the little village where I stayed for a month as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t just pass through for a couple of nights. I worked here, walked the same paths every day, shared smiles with the villagers, and my favorite…
I spent a full month in San Marcos La Laguna at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t come here to tick off a checklist. I came to feel the place, to find the best things to do in Lake Atitlán that not only fill your camera roll, but…
You’ve just landed at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City with one thing on your mind: volcano views, a dreamy lake, those famous Lake Atitlán sunrises. Now the big question: how do you actually get from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán? This guide walks you through all the main options: private transfer, shared shuttle,…