Michelle Fajkus

About the Author

I'm a believer in the power of poetry, circles and stories, as well as a writer, a teacher, a retreat coordinator and the creator of Yoga Freedom. My home base for the past five years has been Lake Atitlán where I live, breathe and stretch with my husband, daughter, dog and cat. I've been teaching yoga since 2002 and regularly lead yoga retreats in Guatemala.

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Top Five Favorite Restaurants in San Marcos La Laguna

By Michelle Fajkus

I first started coming to San Marcos La Laguna several years ago for weekend getaways when I was living in Guatemala City. Now, I live here. (Technically in Pasajcap, a residential area halfway between San […]

Survival Spanish: The Guatemala Edition

By Michelle Fajkus

Hola! Are you planning to travel in Guatemala and lacking proficiency in Spanish? Fear not! You’ll meet lots of friendly folks here who are bilingual, especially in the tourism industry. However, it’s advisable to […]

Where To Shop For Groceries In Panajachel

By Michelle Fajkus

Whether you’re living at Lake Atitlan for weeks, months or years, it’s good to know where to find groceries in Panajachel. Pana is the Lake’s most plentiful pueblo when it comes to the variety of […]

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5 Things to Love About San Juan La Laguna

By Michelle Fajkus

A truly lovely way to spend a day at Lake Atitlan is a trip to San Juan La Laguna, a quaint pueblo on the west shore of the lake. To get there from Pana, you […]

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How To Bargain In Guatemala

By Michelle Fajkus

Bargaining (i.e. haggling or arguing over a price) is a cultural phenomenon. My husband is Colombian. I am from the United States. He haggles to get a lower price on just about everything, even the […]