Belize is a magical place. In terms of my bucket list destinations, however, it never really held a high rank. Nevertheless, last year the country tempted me with it’s giant temples, dense jungles, and dreamy beaches. I eventually decided to take a solo journey to Belize, and it became one of my favorite destinations in the world. Continue Reading
As I reminisce on my time in Central America, I am reminded of my arrival. By now, we are all familiar with the fact I don’t always have a great relationship with customs {see horror story here}. On touch down in Belize, however, I wasn’t the one in question. Here’s a quick story for your Monday morning. Continue Reading
My trip to Central America was by far my favorite solo adventure thus far. I met so many incredible people and witnessed truly remarkable destinations along the way. Temple climbing, cuddling with iguanas, and swimming with sharks were only some of the activities which kept me busy. I cannot wait to eventually return to Belize and Guatemala – but until then, I’ll always keep this footage to remind myself of the unforgettable memories I created. Continue Reading
If you read my previous post here, you’ll know that I preferred the island of Caye Caulker in Belize, over the ever-popular Ambergris Caye. The truth is, many tourists find Caye Caulker “boring” once they spend time on Ambergris Caye. For me, that simply wasn’t the case. I immediately wanted to return to Caye Caulker after only a couple hours on Ambergris Caye. As always, it comes down to personal preference, but today I’m sharing why I think you’ll fall in love with Caye Caulker. Continue Reading
One of the hardest parts of visiting the cayes in Belize is deciding which island to call home for the duration of your stay. I know, first world problems much? Continue Reading
I boarded my plane {still somewhat tipsy} to Central America around 4:00 AM. By this time, I had lived in New York for nearly nine months. I had grown accustomed to everything that came along with residing in the big apple: the crowded subways, the anxiety-triggering fast pace, the smell of morning garbage wafting along the Manhattan streets, and sounds of honking horns, angry shop owners, and police sirens. Needless to say, I was due for a change of pace. It was time to trade in the concrete jungle, for an actual one. Continue Reading
When it comes to traveling, one advantage of having a flexible itinerary is the opportunity to participate in unanticipated activities that end up becoming a trip highlight. For me, that highlight was cuddling iguanas. Continue Reading
When given the opportunity to stay in a jungle lodge in the middle of the actual jungle, does one really have the freedom to say no?
Well technically, the answer is, yes. You can technically say ‘no’. But my question to you is why would you? Continue Reading
Of all things I wanted to do and see in Belize and Guatemala, witnessing Mayan ruins was at the top of the list. After all, I was visiting an area of the world with an abundant supply of them. Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize are all home to famous ancient ruins. Tikal, however, was one of the most powerful kingdom’s in Maya history, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Guatemala. Continue Reading
As you may know by now, Belize completely stole my heart upon arrival to the dense, lush jungles of San Ignacio. After making my way from one side of the country to the other, I spent time napping in hammocks on Caye Caulker with the sound of the waves lulling me to sleep each night. Ever since returning to the U.S., I have made it my mission to convince virtually every living being I know to visit Belize. Continue Reading