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I’m staying on Ko Yao Noi (Small Long Island) in picturesque Phang Nga Bay in the Andaman Sea, between the popular tourist destinations of Phuket island and Krabi on the mainland. Ko Yao Noi and its adjacent sister Ko Yao Yai (Big Long Island) retain their charm and traditional way of life...
Lake Atitlán at about 5,118 feet above sea level, is the deepest lake in Central America, reportedly reaching depths of up to 1,120 feet. Colorful, waterside towns and villages sprawl along the lakeshore, cling to the hillsides, or huddle in the shadow of the three towering volcanoes dominating the southern shoreline.
One of the biggest reasons many expats relocate to Guatemala is the people. After a visit there many, including myself, feel so welcome that they decide to make their stay more permanent.
Agua volcano’s peak loomed above me as I ran along dirt trails crisscrossing the volcano’s slopes through loquat orchards and between plots of maize and beans. Two more volcanoes, joined at the...
The colonial city of Antigua in the Central highlands of Guatemala has a thriving expat community. It’s no surprise that foreigners choose to live here full- or part-time. They enjoy the history-steeped cobbled streets and a vibrant culture. Visitors often extend their stay, swapping family home stays or hotel accommodation for short or long-term rentals in Antigua.
A flourishing expat community has evolved over the years as adventurous spirits from all over the globe set their wandering feet to rest, seduced by the charm and easy living in Antigua, Guatemala.