Art of the Itinerary
Great Plans Make Great Trips!
Approximately 600 miles from Florida’s coast, the Caribbean island of Jamaica thrives with vibrant culture. It birthed reggae music and the legendary Bob Marley. Known as “the land of waterfalls,” Jamaica boasts beaches with turquoise seas and white sand, which primarily attract most tourists. Jamaica teems with hotels and all-inclusive resorts, which form the only …
Granada, Nicaragua Initially settled in 1524 by Spanish conquistador Hernández de Córdoba, Granada Nicaragua claims to be the first European city established in mainland America. It is one of the country’s oldest and largest cities, with an estimated population of 106,000. Granada is economically and politically significant but probably most well-known for preserving some of the country’s …
Laid Back & Lesser Known Like many towns along the Pacific coast of Central America, San Juan del Sur is most known as a burgeoning surfing destination. While still relatively new to the scene compared to places like Dominical and Nosara in Costa Rica, this lesser-known and vastly more affordable locale is quickly climbing the …
The Art of the Itinerary! People typically ask about our itinerary when we mention we’re taking another international trip. We usually get asked the same two questions: “Did you plan all that yourselves?” and “How do you know where to go and what to do?” The answer to the first question is easy. Yes, we’ve planned …
CR’s Northern Neighbor It’s no secret that Costa Rica is one of our favorite countries to travel to. It’s gorgeous, the food is fantastic, the people are friendly, and it’s easy to navigate (for those with an adventurous spirit.) But having visited Central America’s most popular country four times already, we felt it was time …
Rainmaker Conservation Park Located just outside the popular resort destinations of Manual Antonio and Quepos, Rainmaker Conservation Park is a remarkable example of preservation and integrity. The privately owned reserve, situated in the heart of the Fila Chonta Mountains, boasts 1450 acres of pristine rainforest. Unlike Manuel Antonio National Park, which hosts hundreds of thousands …
Going Back to Ballena As a matter of preference, we try to stay off the beaten path as much as possible when we travel. In our experience, it’s the less commercialized destinations that better convey the authenticity of a country and its people. We recently made our fourth trip to Costa Rica and revisited the …
When I started this blog at the end of 2019, I had no idea what awaited in the wings of 2020. I’d spent months reading the advice of experienced bloggers, teaching myself new software, editing photos, and writing until my head hurt...
Cave-tubing is an experience unique to Belize. If there’s another place in the world where you can float lazily through cathedral-like caverns, we’ve yet to find it. This laid-back subterranean river adventure is likely the most relaxing couple of hours you’ll spend in Belize. And it has the potential to be the most educational. Caves …
Two Different Worlds Belize is one of those countries that seems to inhabit two different worlds. Located on the east coast of Central America, it boasts beautiful white sand beaches and world-class diving along its massive barrier reef. But just two hours inland, the country’s Cayo region is a place of abundant jungles, adventure tours …
