The Thrifty Traveler Podcast From Guatemala to China & Ranking All the Disney Parks with Kasey DellaPenna
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Nov 26, 2025 Kasey DellaPenna, a backpacking digital nomad and travel influencer known for her adventures between Guatemala and Disney parks, shares her journey in this engaging discussion. She reveals her best travel hacks, like routing through Hawaii to find cheaper flights. Kasey recounts her most embarrassing travel blunder—a missed flight in Orlando—and offers tips for budget-friendly Disney visits. She also shares insights from her recent trip to China, ranking Disney parks worldwide and highlighting must-see destinations.
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Live Like A Local For Deeper Travel
- Treating travel as a normal part of life unlocks more authentic experiences than rush-visit tourism.
- Kasey lived locally, shopped and learned culture instead of ticking only tourist sites.
Guatemala Start: Work Exchange To Home
- Kasey first visited Guatemala via a Worldpackers exchange and taught English while staying in a host's home for minimal cost.
- She later moved to Lake Atitlan, partly due to a romantic relationship and because she fell in love with the place.
One-Week Guatemala Itinerary
- For a one-week Guatemala trip, fly into Guatemala City, stay in Antigua (volcano hike possible) then shuttle ~2.5 hours to Lake Atitlan.
- Spend multiple days island-hopping by boat to towns like San Pedro and San Marcos.