"Seventeen days, three countries, and not nearly enough sleep. This one started on a beach in Phu Quoc and ended under the neon of Shinjuku, with a stretch of Bohol dive boats and Manila rooftops stitched in between. Saltwater, mud baths, temple roofs, and a Balicasag drift dive — exactly the kind of chaos that makes a trip worth writing down."

"Three days in Key West: jet skiing two oceans, touring Truman's Little White House, snorkeling with tarpon, and discovering a city far deeper than Duval Street."

Ten years ago, Guatemala was a chapter in a much broader adventure. I was making my way up from Panama during the holidays, traveling with a close friend and his family. That journey took me through the rich culture of Antigua, the ancient wonder of Tikal, and eventually into Belize for a mission trip followed by some unforgettable scuba diving. It was a trip defined by exploration. This time, Guatemala was something entirely different.