Guatemala

Say Hello to the Caravaner's Companion

introducing new travel guides!

Apr 4 •

Samantha Childress

Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán, and Petén

Caravaner's Companion: a guide to sumptuous weavings, lakeside hotels, and pizza baked with lava

Apr 4 •

Samantha Childress

Dessert and Discourse: 🇬🇹GUATEMALA🇬🇹

let's talk about poverty porn, white saviors, and when good intentions go bad

Oct 22, 2023

Sam's Salon: Death and the Spirit World in Guatemala 🇬🇹

a slightly macabre edition for Spooktober and Día de los Muertos 👻

Oct 19, 2023

Photo Essay: Hiking the Volcano Acatenango

read to the end to watch a lightning storm at 12,000 feet

Oct 5, 2023 •

Samantha Childress

The Power of Lake Petén Itza

Hello, friends! It has been a while since I’ve sent you anything—hopefully you’ll see why when you read today’s post, which took a huge amount of effort…

Aug 30, 2023 •

Samantha Childress

Monthly Meanderings: June 2023

getting stranded in Guatemala, a textile lover’s paradise, and horchata

Jun 30, 2023 •

Samantha Childress

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