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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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…
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…
The Party in Phuket
Phuket truly does have something for everyone. In my Peaceful Phuket post, I touched on some of the more family-friendly, softer activities – which are all amazing and I wouldn’t suggest passing up any of them. But you should also know that there is a darker, wilder, raunchier side to Thailand’s largest island, and this…
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,…
My Travels: Dominican – Making the Most of it…
So, we’ve been home from the Dominican for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve gone back and forth in my mind on how I want to tell the story. There was a lot of negativity. Initially, I swore I’d get home and set in on a rant, ripping apart the resort and the package…
My Travels: Hua Hin, Vacation Destination of the Locals
We had left Phuket full of excitement to see Chiang Mai – and we were not let down. The northern city gave us some of the greatest memories from our trip; however we are beginning to miss the crystal clear waters and white sand of the beaches. The slow, carefree pace of beach life. So…
The Peaceful Phuket
Phuket is one of the top tourist destinations in Thailand, with the areas of Patong, Karon, and Kata being the most popular choices. This little island (Thailand’s largest) was hit hard by the 2004 tsunami, but since then the majority of damaged buildings and attractions have been restored. There is definitely something for everyone in…
Thai Island Escapes – Part I: Krabi
Ko Lanta Islands Ko Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Ko Lanta Yai (Big) and Ko Lanta Noi (Small). Ko Lanta Yai is where you’ll find many tourists, though they are tourists looking to get away from the party scene. Most of the beaches – such as Kho Kwang, Khlong Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong,…
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