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Posted on August 27, 2019 by Fidel Mahangel

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Portugal Girls Trip, Part 1: Lisbon or Bust

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Happy Friday Adventurers!! It’s the last weekend of summer so make it count! Take that road trip up the coast, visit that family member across the way, or just spend some time at the beach because when Fall hits things get cray. . . Take advantage of your carefree summer days now because as with all seasons, things WILL change. Priorities change, work gets busier and time for fun and adventure gets lost in the mix. . . This summer flew by for me and spending last weekend in the #pnw I was able to do a quick road trip to see my dear friend in Vancouver, BC whom I hadn’t seen in 2 years!! 😱 . . But now that I’m back in LA I’ll be relaxing cuz this girl is tired, taking moments to go on a hike, maybe spend some time by the ocean or try to fit in some live music! Side note: Jazz at LACMA is this evening! Who’s going or wants to go?? I’ve only gone once this summer but need to go a couple more times before it ends. 😩🎷🎺🥁🎼 #summertings . . So tell me, what are your weekend plans??!! What are some fun things to check out in LA??! . . . #globebeyondyourself #tgif #lastweekendofsummer #friyay #goodbyesummer #roadtrip #losangeles #california #jazzatlacma #hollywoodbowl #vancouverbc #seattle #travel #summervibes #thingstodoinla #explore #newadventures #travelnoire #blackgirlstraveltoo #TLPicks #insidertravel #thediscoverer #travelislife #blacktravelfeed #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #wegotoo #travelblogger

“Travel is the antidote to ignorance” -Trevor Noah’s standup special: “Afraid of the Dark” @trevornoah . . Ain’t this the truth! We fear what we don’t know and the more we travel and learn about the rest of the world the more our understanding of people and cultures expand. . . So let the world be your education 🌍 . This sums up my views on Guatemala. I can say I was ignorant to this place prior to visiting and knew only what the media fed me. But to explore this country for myself I can say that my perspective has shifted. It’s no longer this scary place that’s ridden with crime but instead a place filled with lots of history, natural beauty, and the kindest people. . How has travel schooled you?? In what ways have you become less ignorant simply by traveling? Let’s discuss 🤓 . . . #globebeyondyourself #traveltolearn #education #travelmore #trevornoah #beyondyourcomfortzone #travelquotes #traveltuesday #visitguatemala #lessignorance #hotelatitlan #guatemala #lakeatitlan #panajachel #wanderlust #girlstrip #centralamerica #TLPicks #insidertravel #thediscoverer #melanin #travelhabesha #travelnoire #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #wegotoo #blacktravelista #dametraveler #blackgirlmagic #tbex

To make the most of our long-weekend in Guatemala we had to stop at Lake Atitlan. A 2.5 hour drive from Antigua, we arrived on the beautiful grounds of @hotelatitlan This was definitely our favorite part of the trip. Are you about that #lakelife ?? . . Ever since I visited Lake Tahoe I have a thing for lakes and loved being able to look out across this vast lake and take it all in. If we had more time we would hop on a water taxi and check out one of the many local towns that surrounds #lakeatitlan #therealguatemala . . Check out my stories as I share highlights of our time by the lake! . . . #globebeyondyourself #hotelatitlan #guatemala #lakeatitlan #panajachel #wanderlust #girlstrip #visitguatemala #centralamerica #TLPicks #insidertravel #thediscoverer #melanin #travelhabesha #travelnoire #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #wegotoo #blacktraveljourney #blacktravelista #blackgirlstraveltoo #dametraveler #blackgirlmagic #sundayfunday #impacttravelalliance #travelgram #dametraveler #ladiesgoneglobal #tbex

#fbf to the perfect ending to our Guatemalan Getaway... time relaxing and gorgeous views of Lake Atitlan📍Hotel Atitlan . We stayed in the town of Panajachel during our one night stay by the lake and sort of wished we had spent more time here, it was so beautiful! Don’t sleep on Guatemala y’all, there’s so much natural beauty to enjoy! . . . #globebeyondyourself #hotelatitlan #guatemala #lakeatitlan #panajachel #wanderlust #girlstrip #visitguatemala #centralamerica #TLPicks #insidertravel #thediscoverer #melanin #travelhabesha #travelnoire #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #wegotoo #blacktraveljourney #blacktravelista #blackgirlstraveltoo #monday #dametraveler #blackgirlmagic #friyay #impacttravelalliance #travelgram #dametraveler #ladiesgoneglobal #tbex

There is no courage without the presence of fear! #becourageous My blog “Globe Beyond Yourself” is all about getting out of your comfort zone and taking the leap into the unknown and man was this trip all of that!! . . From the initial reactions of friends and family who were against the idea of me traveling to Guatemala for safety reasons, I had so many reasons NOT to go. I actually postponed this trip which was originally going to be a solo trip last year when I ultimately decided not to go out of the concerns those close to me expressed. . BUT I wanted to try again and this time something in me wouldn’t let up. I wanted to challenge the fear that people were imposing on me and not let it be the only reason why I wouldn’t visit a place. Yes, I’m aware that there is real crime in Guatemala but I also knew that it’s easy to be afraid of something you’ve never seen for yourself!! #hello #realtalk And so, this time I would go but I brought a friend along and we traveled smart and safe and had a blast!!👯‍♀️ @lizzy_loo . . I felt like I had to prove to myself and others that Guatemala was doable, that I could be safe and still fulfill the wanderlust in me! We did our research, read all the blogs, talked to those that visited, and even took extra precautions while there like asking locals and foreigners who lived there which places we should probably avoid. And all that info helped us pick spots that were safe to visit. . . So we survived Guatemala! Ha! This is funny to say because we actually felt safe the entire time during our stay. All that to say, don’t let fear be the driver. Understand the situation in the country, talk to people who recently visited or locals and just be better informed (beyond the media) because everything sounds scary if we don’t take the time to understand what we’re dealing with! . . Have you traveled somewhere that was deemed unsafe? What was your experience once there and what precautions did you take?!! Drop a line below👇🏾 . . . . #globebeyondyourself #befearless #traveltuesday #safety #visitguatemala #hikelife #aguavolcano #pacayavolcano #centralamerica #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #travelnoire #travel #blackgirlstraveltoo

☀️Rise and Shine☀️ 📍Volcán Pacaya . . Would you get up at the crack of dawn to see the sunrise atop a Volcán or crater? . . This was my 3rd Volcano tour/hike and 2nd Volcano Sunrise! I guess when you travel to Central America and Hawaii volcanoes are a part of the experience! . . So far I’ve visited Haleakalā Volcano aka “House of the Sun”, Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, and lastly Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala. . What volcanoes have YOU visited and did you catch the sunrise 🌅?? . . . #globebeyondyourself #volcano #sunrise #guatemala #maui #costarica #TLPicks #insidertravel #thediscoverer #hardlyhome #melaninmajority #weworktotravel #travelhabesha #travelnoire #blacktravelfeed #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #wegotoo #travelblogger #blacktraveljourney #blacktravelista #blackgirlstraveltoo #travelgram #girlsthatwander #dametraveler #ladiesgoneglobal #femmetravel #blackgirlmagic #centralamerica #saturday

Pacaya Volcano Sunrise Hike 🌋🌅👟 . A sunrise hike means an early wake up call! We started the day getting picked up at 4:00am by our driver who took us 1 hour outside of Antigua. It was still dark when we started the hike and we hiked another hour until we reached the viewpoint for the sunrise and of Pacaya Volcano, one of Guatemala’s 3 active volcanoes!! . We hiked 5 miles round-trip and I was definitely exhausted by the end of it all but I highly recommend this experience. We booked a private guide with @aviaturgt and got to see 4 volcanoes in total: #pacayavolcano #fuegovolcano #aguavolcano #acatenangovolcano . . Have you ever hiked an active bubbling volcano 🌋?? I was low key questioning our decision 😄 . . . . #globebeyondyourself #volcanohike #pacaya #sunrise #guatemalavolcanoes #hikelife #views #blueskies #activevolcanoes #centralamerica #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #travelnoire #tlpicks #discoverer #dametravelers #friyayvibes💗 #explore #blackgirlmagic #travelhabesha #girlsthatwander #passionpassaport #travelblogger #traveltheworld

Oh Antigua, Guatemala!! 🇬🇹 So touristy yet full of character. ❗️SAVE this post if you’re planning to visit Antigua and watch my Guatemala story above for the full recap❗️ . We enjoyed walking your cobblestone streets, learning about your history, sampling traditional food, and popping in and out of stores looking for Jade jewelry (Jade is big in Guatemala). . Also known as “Old Guatemala” Antigua was once the capital city and its been said that its not the “Real Guatemala” because of its Spanish history, architecture, and influence. The Spanish colonized Antigua in 1523 which is why the entire city has a Spanish vibe and looks different from the rest of Guatemala. #history #issavibe . . Antigua has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous ruins and has retained its colonial charm. #unescoworldheritage . Here’s my recommendations for visiting Antigua! . WHERE TO STAY: 🏨 Hotel Cirillo! Set on the grounds of ruins from 1723 the hotel is beautiful with the kindest staff ever!! On top of that your stay comes with free breakfast & coffee ☕️ Visit hotelcirilo.com . . WHERE TO EAT: 🥘 . *Frida’s for Mexican fare and music @restaurantefridas . *El Criollo for authentic Guatemalan food, try the traditional Pepian dish! 🤤 . . THINGS TO DO: 👟 *2 hour free walking tour, book with @freetourcom *Sunrise Hike of Pacaya Volcano🌋(5hrs) with @aviaturgt I recommend booking a private guide to go at your own pace. *Explore the Choco Museo 🍫 @chocomuseoguatemala . . Visit Antigua on your next visit to Guatemala!! . . . #globebeyondyourself #antiguaguatemala #elcriollo #fridasrestaurant #freewalkingtour #chocomuseo #hiking #centralamerica #spanishcolonialstyle #oldantigua #guatemala #tlpicks #dametraveler #thediscoverer #insidertravel #blackgirlawhoblog #travelblogger #weworktotravel #travelnoire #impacttravelalliance #iamtb #tbex #pepian #hotelcirilo #wednesday #travelgram #visitguatemala

Happy Labor Day!! 🇺🇸 . I spent my #labordayweekend exploring Guatemala with @lizzy_loo 👯‍♀️ We decided to head to Central America because of its relative closeness to Los Angeles. In just under 5hrs we were in another country, so why not!! . From Antigua to Lake Atitlán we had a relaxing and adventurous long weekend in this beautiful country! And believe it or not we felt safe in both Antigua and Panajachel. . . We got the question a couple times “why Guatemala” and when you and your new friend are both adventurous and enjoy exploring any and everywhere it just made sense. Check my stories for the full recap!! . So have you visited Guatemala?? Would you visit?? What questions do you have?? . . . #globebeyondyourself #guatemala #antigua #lakeatitlan #panajachel #wanderlust #girlstrip #laborday #holidayweekend #centralamerica #TLPicks #insidertravel #thediscoverer #melanin #travelhabesha #travelnoire #iamtb #blackgirlswhoblog #wegotoo #blacktraveljourney #blacktravelista #blackgirlstraveltoo #monday #dametraveler #blackgirlmagic #creativeblackwomen #travelgram #dametraveler #ladiesgoneglobal #femmetravel

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