Belize’s innate beauty lies in its aquamarine Caribbean waters, sandy cayes and leafy jungles.  Whether you choose to experience it by snorkelling, sun-lounging, caving or hiking, you’ll want to be comfortable in…

Jamaica’s natural beauty, colonial history and diverse cultural influences make it a Caribbean treasure. Though many tourists stick to insular resorts or briefly drop in by cruise ship, you’ll find a lot…

When people think of architectural ruins in Central America, they generally think of Maya archaeological sites like the amazing Tikal. However, there are a series of lesser-known ruins in Antigua, Guatemala that…

Grand, theatrical and oh so OTT—the baroque era was seeded in 16th century Rome with the Catholic Church wanting to parade power and wealth in response to the Protestant Reformation. No decorative…

This is the story of a rubber magnate, his family and his home – a custom designed and built Tudor revival mansion in Northeast Ohio. The country manor in question became a…

From the scenic shores of Lake Atitlan to the cobblestones of Antigua; the jungle enveloped Tikal to the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, Guatemala is one stunning country. However, due to political…

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a fascinating cultural bubble preserved by vicious military rule that long prevented outside influence. The country offers incredible historic and religious…

We aren’t usually big souvenir shoppers, but with the amazing textiles and crafts in Guatemala, we couldn’t help but come home with a swag of lovely mementoes and gifts. Call it research…

I was hoping this year would signal my return to Brazil. It’s been far too long since my first Rio Carnival experience and I would like to go back and party like…

You don’t have to look far to find inspiring things to do in Antigua, Guatemala—a UNESCO World Heritage Listed city in the country’s south. Guatemala’s former capital is set in a valley…