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Guatemala, Mi Amor: Day One, Phoenix to Mexico to Guate to Mayan Punishment

By on March 24, 2024

After much separation anxiety, I decided to leave my computer in my small apartment in Phoenix. For lack of a better term, I call Phoenix home. 

As a woman living alone, and just becoming more aware of her addiction to devices, I am in a long-term relationship with my computer….


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Las montañas: Returning to Guatemala, 1

By on February 26, 2024

So, I booked a trip. 

I’ve been lucky to book so many before, but this one took some plotting.

All of the layovers on the US dollar looked egregious: red eyes on opposite coasts, or three layovers and a red eye in Texas. Red Eye in Texas is the name of…


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How To Survive In The Grand Canyon (and a Few Travel Tips)

By on March 14, 2023

And while it’s important to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen, these are tips on how not to kill your family on your trip to the Grand Canyon. And prevent them from killing you.

You may have ideas about what is a reasonable amount of time to order food on a…

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