New River Boat Tour to Lamanai Maya Ruins in Belize
Explore The Outdoors / International Travel

New River Boat Tour to Lamanai Maya Ruins in Belize

Lamanai means submerged crocodile. You get to the Mesoamerican archaeological site by taking a boat up the New River, which runs north in Belize. Lamanai was settled around 900 BC and occupied into the 1800s, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied Maya sites in Belize. There are also the remnants of two 16th … Continue reading

Snorkeling in Bacalar Chico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Belize
Explore The Outdoors / International Travel

Snorkeling in Bacalar Chico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Belize

I love to snorkel, and the journey it takes to get to and from a beautiful coral reef. While I was staying at Orchid Bay in northern Belize, I got to go on a fun-filled day of a boat ride, dolphins, snorkeling in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and eating fresh ceviche on a sandbar … Continue reading

Discovering Hurricane History during Walking Tour in Corozal, Belize
3 Day Getaways / International Travel

Discovering Hurricane History during Walking Tour in Corozal, Belize

While staying at Orchid Bay for a week, I got to explore a non-touristy town. My friend I was visiting got sick, so when Dave and Damaris, the owners of Tradewinds Restaurant at Orchid Bay were heading over to Corozal to do some grocery shopping, I hopped on the boat with them. The boat ride … Continue reading

International Travel Tips & Where to Go this Winter
3 Day Getaways

International Travel Tips & Where to Go this Winter

Traveling to 12 countries in a year, I learned a lot of tricks to traveling internationally.  If you’re dreaming of a winter getaway to a faraway land, I have some international travel tips along with three destinations that are perfect for winter, or any time of the year! Before You Go Tips: Research where you’re … Continue reading

Caye Caulker’s Colorful Sky
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Caye Caulker’s Colorful Sky

Since I live in the mountains, any chance I get to see a sunrise or sunset over the ocean, I’m down for the magical moment, even if it means getting up by 5:30am as I did while staying on Caye Caulker with G Adventures in Belize. The first night’s sunset was magical.  Maybe it had … Continue reading