Phone Napping In Guatemala
October 24, 2010 by Marina K. Villatoro
Filed under Travel
Before moving to Guatemala for Costa Rica I traveled there and it was a race against time to get as much accomplished as possible: finding a home, finding a school for my boy… etc. We wanted to make this transition for our son as smooth as possible, which usually involves gifts of some sorts in the middle of all the running.
The Best Travel Toys For Educational Time
October 17, 2010 by Jenny Untermeyer
Filed under Travel
The home today is full of distractions – from e-mail and texting to TV and video games – it can be challenging to get kids to study and develop important skills. Travel time is the perfect time to get away from the distractions and work with your kids to master a topic or face an educational challenge. These tips help you find the best travel toys and activities that are also educational.
Tips For Creating Inexpensive Kids Travel Toys
October 14, 2010 by Jenny Untermeyer
Filed under Travel
Kids travel toys do not need to be expensive or even have batteries to entertain. Follow these tips to create inexpensive travel activities for your kids.
Learning Latin Dancing In Antigua Guatemala
September 26, 2010 by Marina K. Villatoro
Filed under Vacation
It is not very often that my husband and I had some time to spend alone and together and we wanted to do something extra fun. The day went fantastic and ended with a fabulous romantic dinner in Mezon Panza Verde. But in between that we decided to go for a short adventure and do something I have never tried before: A private salsa lesson in Antigua Guatemala.
Selecting The Best Travel Toys
September 21, 2010 by Jenny Untermeyer
Filed under Travel
Engage kids for long periods of time by going beyond the traditional travel toy – the coloring book. Teachers and parents say that kids remain entertained by an activity if it engages their mind in specific ways. Toys or activities that meet one or more of the following objectives will entertain kids for an extended amount of time: stimulating the imagination, enhancing creativity, developing fine motor skills and fostering learning. Create an activity kit with individual components meeting those criteria will ensure a fun trip.
Travel Games For Kids: 6 Tips For Selecting The Right One
September 18, 2010 by Jenny Untermeyer
Filed under Travel
The right game is a lifesaver on a long trip but choosing travel games for kids can be a chore. These tips will help you select the right game for your journey.
Things To Do Around, Antigua Guatemala
September 14, 2010 by Marina K. Villatoro
Filed under Hotels
Traveling in Antigua Guatemala is something you have to do in Guatemala. It has so many great things and places to offer. There are tons of great restaurants, lots of fun bars, hotels that go from $5 a night to 5 star hotels.
Discovering Semuc Champey In Guatemala
September 12, 2010 by Marina K. Villatoro
Filed under Vacation
As you guys know I have been spending my days exploring Guatemala as much as I can. For this adventure we were staying in the colorful Cobn town which we toured before doing anything else. It turned out to be a beautiful town! Then the next day we visited the Lanquin Caves where we were surprised by hundreds of bats and some beautiful rock formations. Then for our last part of adventures in the area we went for a visit to Semuc Champey.
Family Adventure In Antigua Guatemala
September 6, 2010 by Marina K. Villatoro
Filed under Travel
I don’t know if you know this but I have been living in Guatemala for the last year and have been loving it. Since then imy husband and I have done as much as we can to get to know it which means a lot of fun trips. But this time we didn’t want to go too far so I called some of my Guatemalan friends and for some advice.
3 Ideas For Making Your Next Vacation A Real Adventure!
August 26, 2010 by Maria Tredstone
Filed under Travel
Go for a Llama Trek! Anybody can ride a horse. Hurricane Creek Llama Treks in Oregon are a great way to have some wacky adventure travels without having to leave the country. During these treks, you camp outdoors and you are responsible for bringing your own equipment (and setting it up/taking it down) and packing and unpacking your llama bags. These types of adventure travels are great because they let you choose–you can either ride your llama or walk the trails yourself and lead the llama with you. When else in your life will you have the chance to go llama riding?




