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Acatenango: Volcano Adventure in Guatemala
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It’s hard to know where to begin discussing this incredible adventure to the summit of one of Guatemala’s most famous — and challenging — volcanoes: Acatenango. Do I start with the lava? The hike? The exhaustion and, yes, pain after descending? This was all of the above. Acatenango. Just mouthing…
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Returning to El Mirador: Amazing Maya Ruin Still Buried in Guatemala’s Jungle
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It seems like only yesterday I was taking this same trip, riding in a 6 person helicopter for an hour over the farms and treetops, finally arriving at El Mirador, a remote Maya ruin buried in Guatemala’s Petén region. But nearly 8 years had passed. I still felt the same…
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Introducing the Aufguss: A Traditional Purification Ritual Catching on Worldwide
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Sweating naked amid a roomful of strangers is not everyone’s cup of tea, but this curious custom is gaining popularity for its purification and calming, and I was lucky enough to experience several while staying at the Adler Spa Resort DOLOMITI and their sister location in Sicily, the Adler Spa…






