Every time we visit a new country I try to get a feel for what life is really like for the people who live there. Maybe it’s a natural curiosity or a desire to break out of that tourist stereotype, but I’ve found there is always one sure fire way to get an honest perspective…
Border crossings can be a bit confusing, especially when it comes to Central America. Unlike in the European Union, crossing into another country in the Americas is a process… sometimes a lengthy one. But that didn’t stop us from renting a car in Belize and making the trek into Guatemala. Prior to crossing the Belize/Guatemala…
To say life in Belize and Guatemala is different than it is in the United States would be somewhat of an understatement. The USA may share the same continent as these two countries, but that’s basically where the similarities end. Life moves at a slower pace in this part of Central America. The local economies…
Traveling to Belize with a toddler.
I thoroughly believe the best way to experience any Central American country is to rent a car and drive. (Perhaps that’s the best way to discover any country.) You get a true look at what the day-to-day life is like for the people of that country, you see areas that aren’t built up by tourism,…
My husband and I have always been extremely active people. Prior to children, a beach vacation never actually involved relaxing on the beach. We love to jet ski, snorkel, boat, hike, and explore. In fact, we’ve always gone exploring to the extreme in whatever island or coastal country we happened to visit. So planning a…