Category Archives: Travel

If people have a problem with camping, it’s traditionally because they feel it lacks the comforts they expect from a holiday. Well, what if you could have all the adventure of camping as well as a little luxury? With Canvas, [...]

During the first three months of the year, the Central and South American countries explode with the wildest, loudest, liveliest, and most colorful carnival celebrations the world over. While all of these celebrations come complete with amazing, colorful costumes, parades, [...]

Skiing as a recreational activity for families that is becoming very popular. Each year more and more families are traveling to places from around the world that offer slopes covered by snow. As a sport it was born in the [...]

The transition from being a solo traveler, or traveling with a group of friends to becoming a parent traveling with small kids can be confusing for some people. I remember that back when I traveled alone packing was left to [...]

One of the great things about holidaying in a new country is the discovery of local delicacies and tipples. That is why exploring Central and South America is such a cool thing. But there are tons of other destinations you [...]

Lately is seems like more and more US citizens are leaving the country looking for a simpler life in a warmer climate. This is not just a vacation, but a new long-term life change, a new-start with a different career, [...]

Becoming an expat is as exciting as it is stressful. There are so many things that you have to consider before you move to a new country. But in the end, after you have sorted out all of the challenges [...]

Traveling with kids can be a tricky thing. You have to remember that children have different needs. But as soon as you manage to master a few details, it can be one of the best experiences for your whole family.
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I have noticed that many travelers are not fans of the idea of getting travel insurance. It’s really common to hear: What is travel insurance for? Is it worth the money? And the answer is: it is actually an important [...]

This is a guest post from Walter Steele of Atitlan Leather a wonderful organization helping Maya of Lake Atitlan.
I love traveling and working in Guatemala. My first visit was in 2004 for three months. I listened to the [...]

Central America is paradise for solo travelers and all sorts of adventurers. And with good reason, it is a place filled with natural beauties, and incredible bio diversity and a wide variety of cultures. But lately it has also become [...]

Rio Dulce Guatemala is a national park that has a territory of 7,200 hectares. It was created in 1995 to protect local flora and wildlife, and can only be accessed by boat from the nearby towns. You can find it [...]