Do you want to see killer whales in the wild? Then you need to visit San Juan Island (SJI), Washington. The promise of seeing these gorgeous creatures was enough to get me to travel halfway across the U.S. And it did not disappoint: we saw about 15 orcas swimming, feeding and breaching. It was like an […]
It seems like my bucket list of places to visit grows as my paid time off dwindles. But, if you’re strategic about your vacation days, you might be able to take another trip or two during the year. Here are my 8 tips for getting the most out of paid vacation days: Flex work: Schedule your […]
This is my last post about Guatemala. Check out my other posts for tips about Tikal, Yaxha and more! Canopy bridges, zip lining, hiking and horseback riding — there’s something for everyone at Ixpanpajul Nature Park in Flores, Peten, Guatemala. Plus, round trip transportation is included in the park’s fees! We opted for the canopy […]
Why visit Yaxha if you already have plans to visit Tikal? I’ll let these pictures do the talking: Set between two lakes, Yaxha is actually a part of Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park in Peten, Guatemala. If you build in enough time, you could dedicate a day to all three; we chose to only visit Yaxha. Yaxha […]
You might think that when you’ve seen one Mayan ruin site, you’ve seen them all. Well, you’re wrong. Introducing: Tikal National Park. Located in Peten, Guatemala, Tikal is one of the largest Mayan ruin sites in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was once a political, economic and military center for the region. […]
They say that “when you know, you know.” And that’s what Guatemala was for me. As I was trying to figure out my next international vacation, I stumbled across photos of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. It was stunning. I had to go there. But getting there was challenging. And I don’t have a ton of […]
Welcome to my first blog post. I solemnly swear on margaritas that future posts will be better than this. Writing and traveling are two of my favorite things, so this blog seemed like a natural progression and expression of my creativity. I may not lead a glamorous life of all-expenses-paid travel like other bloggers, but […]
Seeking Stephanie 