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Manuel Antonio National Park: How to Plan Your Visit

Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica is an incredible destination for wildlife and nature. It’s a place where you can see sloths climbing in the trees, hike through the rainforest, and swim at a gorgeous beach all in one…

Monteverde: A Guide to Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest Capital

Do you want to walk through a misty forest surrounded by colorful birds and monkeys climbing in the trees? Of course you do! Monteverde Costa Rica is wildlife central, a vibrant cloud forest zone in the mountains that’s perfect for…

Visit Arenal(La Fortuna) Costa Rica: 7 Reasons to Add it to Your Itinerary

Costa Rica’s region of Arenal/La Fortuna offers a unique blend of action-packed outdoor activities, relaxing hot springs, and a little town in the shadow of a majestic volcano. My wife and I visited the area with group tour, and I…

Actun Tunichil Muknal: Visiting Belize’s Sacred ATM Cave

If crossing jungle rivers, delving deep into caves, and discovering ancient artifacts like Indiana Jones is your idea of fun, you should visit the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave in Belize! I have to admit that I knew nothing about this…

How to Visit Cinque Terre: A Beginner’s Guide

The Cinque Terre ("Five Lands') are a group of five towns along the coast of Italy's northern region of Liguria. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are all linked by a series of hiking trails that have made the area…

Snorkeling in Belize is the Best! (My Experience + Tips to Plan Your Trip)

I’ve talked to a lot of people who went snorkeling and were seriously underwhelmed. They stayed at an all-inclusive resort somewhere and went on a boat to see some fish and drink rum. An amusing day, but nothing special. So,…

Isle of Skye Travel Guide for Time-Crunched Travelers

The Isle of Skye is an amazingly beautiful corner of Scotland. With jagged mountains and sloping green hills that tumble toward the sea, Skye’s misty landscapes have an almost irresistible pull for travelers. For many of us though, Skye is…

Mountainous scenery with groups of hikers walking down a path

Scotland Itinerary: 10 Days in the Scottish Highlands

My Scotland itinerary, a 10-day trip through the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides Islands. Includes travel tips for your Highland adventure.

Isle of Staffa: Add This Magical Island to Your Scotland Itinerary

In the distance, you see a tiny island of black rock *cue dramatic music.* Your boat closes in and the land looks odd, like a wall of columns carved from stone. In the sheer cliff face is an even darker…

Tikal: Explore Mayan Ruins in Guatemala

A sea of lush green dotted with islands of carved stone, mist rising from the jungle and carrying the sound of bird calls skyward. The scene at the top of Temple IV in Tikal is one I’ll never forget. As…