We booked this house for its views and creative energy, and it blew our expectations away. The Artist's Loft is the second home on a large private property called Casa Rosada.
Are We Causing a Trail of Catastrophes?
Or are we just hyper-aware of world events now that we’re traveling? After a few months of traveling full-time, we started to notice a pattern of events unfolding around us.
Our Airbnb in Jaibalito, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
This unique Adobe inspired home was designed and developed by the owner, and artist over the past 14 years. It’s tough to hike up (15min by foot), but worth it for the amazing views and privacy when you get there.
Your Guide to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: the Most Beautiful Lake in the World
A compilation of all of our tips & tricks for getting to, and enjoying, this raw and majestic natural wonder.
How We Lived like Thoreau at Lake Atitlán
With plans to live at Lake Atitlán for almost two months, we took it upon ourselves to re-read Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, a classic memoir about living simply in nature by a lake.
How to Use a Daily Routine to Stay Focused While Traveling
Staying motivated and focused on priorities without the structure of a full-time job can be difficult so we put this schedule together to help structure our lives as we travel.
What to Do, Eat and Avoid If You Think You Have a Parasite
Parasites (worms and single-celled organisms) are pervasive in certain parts of the world and amoebas are very common in Guatemala where we lived for 1.5 months this summer.
Guide to Antigua, a Worthy Stop on the Way to Lake Atitlan
This cobble-stoned city is the perfect place for a leisurely weekend in Guatemala’s highlands.
Good Hotel Antigua - Former Mansion turned Design Hotel with a Cause
The Good Hotel is a beautiful boutique design hotel in colonial Antigua, Guatemala. Run by Good Group, a non-dividend company, their goal is to do good.
10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Getting a Parasite While Traveling
Parasites are more common than you think, especially in Central America and SE Asia, but they're avoidable if you follow these recommendations.
Inspirational Quotes for Taking Risks and Living Authentically
We put this collection of quotes together while we were preparing to quit our jobs and travel the world.
What We Learned from Our Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat in Guatemala
A debrief on our transformational experience in the jungle and how we found stillness, and ourselves, at The Yoga Forest.
Things To Do in or near Mexico City on an Extended Stay
Here are our suggestions for things to do in or around Mexico City if you’re there for longer than a weekend.
A Food & Art Lover's Guide to Mexico City
Mexico City was a place we really wanted to visit while living in San Francisco, but couldn’t with our old schedules. The 4.5 hour flight was just too far for a short weekend trip.
Mexico City's Pujol and the Incredible 1,345 Day Old Mole
First of all, Pujol… I mole you! You’re one of the best restaurants in the world, No. 20 to be exact. You have taken Mexican food to the next level.
Restaurante Lardo, Italian-Mexican Fusion at Its Finest
A restaurant from one of Latin America’s Best Female Chefs and it’s Jess’ favorite place to eat in Mexico City.
Tips to Live Like a Local in Roma Norte, Mexico City
It was a pleasure walking down its tree-lined streets past art deco mansions, street art, sidewalk cafes, vintage and streetwear shops, all while people-watching local “Chilangos”.
Reminiscing About Our Dolores Park Farewell Party
Birthdays, bachelorette parties, new fur babies, Burning Man… special events are coming and going and we’re in a foreign country, far from our dear friends in San Francisco, and elsewhere.
Our Airbnb in Roma Norte, Mexico City
We trolled Airbnb for awhile looking for beautiful apartments in La Roma for under $100/night and booked Natalia’s apartment in Roma Norte after a thorough search. It was prefect for us and just as we expected.
Our Airbnb in La Condesa, Mexico City
We followed our friends advice and spent our first two nights in Condesa, one of Mexico City’s best neighborhoods. We wish we could have stayed longer.