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Food in Guatemala — A Traveler’s Guide to Dishes, Culture, and Meaning
In Guatemala, food speaks .  It tells you where you are, coast or highlands , city or village. It tells you who you’re with, what time...
Jessica Seiders
Aug 35 min read
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Visiting Coffee Farms in Guatemala — What to Know Before You Go
In Guatemala, coffee is more than just a product; it’s a way of life. For generations, families in the country’s highland regions have...
Jessica Seiders
Jul 275 min read
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Pacaya Volcano Hike — Discover Guatemala’s Most Active and Accessible Volcano
Some places quietly surprise you, and then some completely shift your perspective. Â Pacaya Volcano , a dramatic and ever-active volcanic...
Jessica Seiders
Jul 155 min read
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Can Nature Help You Heal? 4 Guatemalan Landscapes That Will Surprise You
Guatemala doesn’t just catch your eye, it catches your breath. Not in a dramatic, movie-montage kind of way, but in those quiet, internal...
Jessica Seiders
Jul 48 min read
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Why Midlife Is the Best Time to Travel Solo (Even if You're Not Alone)
You’ve raised the kids, built a career, managed a household, and probably kept a million things running behind the scenes. Now, things...
Jessica Seiders
Jun 285 min read
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Guatemalan Temazcal for Beginners — What It Is and Why You’ll Feel Brand New After
If you’ve been dreaming of a travel experience that’s not just relaxing but downright transformative, welcome to the ancient Mayan world...
Jessica Seiders
Jun 246 min read
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How to Honor a Loved One While Traveling – 5 Simple Memorial Rituals
Traveling is such an exciting adventure, right? New sights, new people, fresh experiences, life at its most vibrant. But sometimes,...
Jessica Seiders
Jun 176 min read
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Sumpango Kite Festival — 5 Life Lessons from a Sky Full of Giants
Here you are standing in a huge open field in Sumpango, Guatemala. It’s November 1st, Dia de Todos los Santos. You look up, and the sky...
Jessica Seiders
Jun 117 min read
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Why Antigua Guatemala is the Perfect Place to Start Your Adventure
You know that feeling when a place just gets you? That’s Antigua, Guatemala. After the chaos of airports and the hum of a long travel...
Jessica Seiders
Jun 75 min read
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How to Honor Loved Ones During Guatemala’s All Saints' Day
Here’s something that might surprise you when you experience Guatemala’s All Saints’ Day for the first time: It’s not sad. It’s not...
Jessica Seiders
May 307 min read
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Travel With Purpose — Why Intentional Travel Is the New Luxury
There was a time when luxury travel meant rooftop infinity pools, white-gloved room service, and sleeping on Egyptian cotton . And hey,...
Jessica Seiders
May 235 min read
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5 Unforgettable Day Trips from Antigua, Guatemala
Yes, everybody loves Antigua, Guatemala ! (And I do too!) From stunning ruins, historical colonial buildings, and cobblestone streets...
Jessica Seiders
Apr 297 min read
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El Petén and Tikal – Your Ultimate Guide to Mayan Ruins and Jungle Adventures
El Petén, Guatemala’s largest and most jungle-covered region, is an explorer's dream come true. Located in the northern part of the...
Jessica Seiders
Apr 226 min read
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Home Away From Home — Staying at Refugio del Volcán in San Pedro La Laguna
Have you ever wanted to wake up to birdsong, sip your morning coffee while watching mist swirl around a volcano, and spend your days...
Jessica Seiders
Mar 216 min read
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When to Visit Guatemala — A Complete Traveler’s Guide
Guatemala offers a mix of ancient ruins, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the mystical Mayan temples of Tikal to the...
Jessica Seiders
Mar 17 min read
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From Stranger to Sister — How to Build Meaningful Friendships While Traveling in Groups
There’s magic when you first step off a plane, look around at a group of women you barely know, and realize that by the end of your...
Jessica Seiders
Feb 158 min read
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Embrace Life Changes- How Shared Travel Journeys Build Resilience
Life is much like a journey, filled with various transitions that shape our experiences and perspectives. Much like traveling to new...
Jessica Seiders
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Rediscover YOU - The Transformative Power of Travel After Life Changes
Over the past four years, I have navigated a series of profound challenges that truly tested my resilience: the heartbreaking loss of...
Jessica Seiders
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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