What is it about? Día de Muertos is a traditional Mexican festivity that starts on the 1st of November and ends on the 2nd, although preparations often start at least a week prior and the altars are sometimes left for … Continue reading Día de Muertos
When I was 5 years old my dad would take me swimming to see the reef along the coast of Xpu Há, Mexico. I remember looking at the brightly coloured fish whilst holding his hand and feeling safe in … Continue reading Overcoming my fear of deep water
5 years ago today, I boarded a plane to the USA to start a one year adventure in the Americas. I planned on travelling for a year, and then return to my job as a Corporate Social Responsibility Analyst for … Continue reading 5 Year Plan
I have been living around the lake on and off for a little over a year and I am very excited to share about this magical land that feels so close to my heart. I’ll share separate sections for different … Continue reading Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
The beautiful colonial town of Antigua is renowned for its Spanish colonial buildings, many of them restored following a 1773 earthquake that ended Antigua’s 200-year reign as Guatemala’s colonial capital. According to UNESCO, Antigua is a World Heritage Centre, and … Continue reading Antigua
Planning a trip to Guatemala and wondering if the capital city is worth visiting? Guatemala City has been the capital of Guatemala since 1777 after ‘Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala’, now known as Antigua, was destroyed by an earthquake … Continue reading Guatemala City
If you are reading this article you may be feeling called to visit Guatemala. If you read until the end, you might feel inspired to make your way here soon. Guatemala is a relatively small country in comparison to its … Continue reading Visit Guatemaya
You know the expression ‘Better late than never’? Well I think it applies perfectly to this post. It has been 8 months since I was at Tribal Gathering, yet my experience at the festival was so profound that I feel … Continue reading Tribal Gathering
If you’ve read my blog before you’ll know how much I enjoy taking part in a challenge, especially when it is self-imposed. My stubbornness makes me good at keeping up with them, but I often underestimate them, and this was … Continue reading 1 Week no single use plastic
Last year after the festival I wanted to write an article about my experience at Envision, but I was travelling without a laptop, time passed and I never got round to it. This time, I had only been back home … Continue reading Envision Festival
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