Antigua

how to be a traveler in antigua (9 things to do)

Antigua, Guatemala means Old Guatemala, and was the capital of Guatemala until 1773. That was when a lot of the city was destroyed by an earthquake, and the new capital was relocated to Guatemala City. Today, that is where the closest airport is located, which is about an hour drive, without traffic (but there will…

12 foods to say, “hola” to in guatemala

1. Chocolate Guatemala is considered to be the birthplace of chocolate, as it was created by the Mayans back in the day. So eating some chocolate here is a no brainer! 2. Coffee Another popular thing to have while in Guatemala! After sugar, coffee is one of Guatemala’s main exports. The volcanic soil and low…

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how to be a traveler in capri (5 things to do)

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how to be a traveler in positano (6 things to do)

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how to be a traveler in sorrento (5 things to do)

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how to be a traveler in naples (9 things to do)

1. Eat some Neapolitan pizza. After all, Naples is known as being the birthplace of this style of pizza. It has a thin crust, and is traditionally made with San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella di Bufala or fior di latte cheese. Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba opened in 1830 and is believed to be the world’s first…

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