Is it too early to start thinking of 2019? No, I don’t believe it is my friends. December is upon us, meaning the new year is closer than we {read: I} can process. I’m so excited to draft my annual New Years Eve blog post, but the real anticipation comes with my travel plans for 2019. I thought I would include some ‘off the beaten’ path recommendations for any fellow travelers getting tired of seeing the same shit everywhere. Continue Reading
Category: Belize
30 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Belize
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
RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: DARREN’S LOST VACATION
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
VIDEO: SOLO TRAVEL TO BELIZE AND GUATEMALA
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
THE CAYE TO MY HEART: WHY YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH CAYE CAULKER
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
BATTLES OF THE CAYES: CAULKER VS. AMBERGRIS
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
Xunantunich: The Best Mayan Ruins in Belize
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
What to Expect When Visiting the Green Iguana Conservation Project
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
My Stay at Lower Dover Jungle Lodge: Tarantulas, and Iguanas, and Monkeys, Oh My!
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
25 Travel Tips for Visiting Belize
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