“The first stop on my journey through Guatemala began in the lively Spanish Colonial town of Antigua. Often referred to as “the land of eternal spring,” Guatemala is a geographically diverse nation with three distinct regions including the highlands, the Pacific coast and the Petén region. Throughout this country, volcanoes stand tall among the rainforest;, stretches of fertile fields grow an abundance of bounty, like tomatoes and coffee; and valleys are nestled with lakes that were once carved out by craters. “

“Sailing across the azure waters of the Aegean, the Greek Cycladic Islands of Milos, Sifnos and Folegandros rise up from the sea like a dazzling mirage. The islands are an oasis of beauty, flavor and tranquility, a place where the varied hues of sky and sea blend into a perfect blue horizon. As soon as your eyes catch a glimpse of the shore, your passage into paradise begins. Time seems to slow, as you are set adrift from the world and your cares are left behind. You’ll find yourself enveloped by the utter serenity of this captivating landscape and the warm and welcoming hospitality of its people…”

“If you wander deep enough through the island, the remains of an old plantation still stand near a field in the forest. If you climb the stairs of the old barn house, the only structure that still remains in tact, you can get a glimpse of the shimmering, blue edge of the the sea peaking out beyond the thicket of the woods…”