Key Ingredient for a Roadtrip: The Vehicle If there’s one recommendation I can make for your travels to Costa Rica, it is this: Rent a Vehicle. Ideally an SUV or something capable of handling bumpy, curvy, and sometimes slick roads. It very well may be the most costly part of your entire stay in this…
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Inland Costa Rica ~ Arenal & La Fortuna
Many people head to Costa Rica for the black sand beaches of the Pacific coast, or the tropical beachy Caribbean side. Both of these are fantastic vacation options, but inland Costa Rica also has a lot to offer! We left the west coast (read more about that experience here) in search of a volcano, and…
My Travels ~ Ocotal, Coco & the Costa Rica Copo
On the far north-west tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, you’ll find a small fishing town called Coco, and it’s two black-sand beaches – Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal. Coco is one of the oldest beach communities in the Guanacaste Province, and is a popular tourist destination for both local Ticos and foreigners. To…
Keeping Fit on the Road ~ My Favorite Fitness Apps
Fitness is a key ingredient in a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Some of us exercise to stay trim, some to relieve stress, and some just so we can get more delicious ‘cheat’ meals in! Either way, it’s always better to keep moving than to be sedentary. No matter what your preference, there’s something out there to…
My Take on Cruising ~ Part II ~ The Destinations
My biggest worry about taking a cruise was that I would feel ripped off. When I travel, I like to spend a significant amount of time in a location. This gives me the opportunity to engage with locals, to familiarize myself with the area, and to get a feel for what life is like. Not…
My Take on Cruising ~ Part I ~ The Ship
Welcome aboard the Emerald Princess of Princess Cruise Lines! Launched in 2007, Emerald Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in the princess fleet. She is a massive 3,000+ berth, 1,200 crew member, 19 deck beauty, and she is my first experience with a cruise ship. Our relaxing morning strolling along Fort Lauderdale beach…
Sun Destination Matchmaker
So, you’re ready to escape the relentless cold and snow. You want to defrost on a toasty beach and float mindlessly in warm azure waters. You are ready to fall in love with paradise. It must be time to book a sunny getaway. Now you just need to choose that perfect spot to warm you,…
Bangkok – Things To Do (Part I)
They say if you can’t find it in Thailand, it doesn’t exist. This is even more true for it’s capital city of Bangkok. This place offers you whatever you can dream up, and is rarely costly or difficult to find. Some of the great attractions I’ve enjoyed have centered around history, animals, and food; there…
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