Only have 1 week in Belize? Check out my detailed Belize itinerary that packs in the country's best adventures. Welcome to Belize, a country that straddles between the Caribbean Sea and the dense Central American rainforests. It may be the second smallest country in Central America, but it sure[...]
Heading to the cloud forests of Costa Rica? Here are some things to do in Monteverde to maximize your time there. Misty cloud forests, howling monkeys, and hummingbirds zipping around exotic orchids: Monteverde is a lush, ecological area in the mountains of Costa Rica that’s well worth a visit. On[...]
The San Blas Islands are the closest thing there is to paradise! Here's a detailed guide to sailing the San Blas Islands, Panama. There’s no one around me, except for a star fish lying just a few feet away and my sail boat in the far distance. I sit on the fine sand, dipping my feet into the warm[...]
Delve deep into the culture and history of CDMX with this power-packed 5-day Mexico City itinerary. It's massive, energetic, and frankly, misunderstood. As the 6th most populated city in the world (home to 22 million people), the high-octane megalopolis can seem overwhelming. But go a little[...]
Cozumel is the kinda Caribbean island that many dream of: with miles and miles of powdery white sand, spearmint blue water and multi-colored reefs. Add to that, it's got ancient Mayan ruins and mangrove lagoons teeming with wildlife, and so much more! We’ve recently returned from our second trip t[...]
Come for the impressive Mayan ruins, stay for the colonial charm of Valladolid. Get to know the city inside out with my list of fun things to do in Valladolid, Mexico. Calm and unpretentious Valladolid is one of the best kept secrets of the Yucatan Peninsula. Despite being the closest town to [...]
Moving to Mexico has been one of the best decisions we've made. There are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula, we'll need a lifetime to see them all! Cenotes, Mayan ruins, and spectacular beaches: the Yucatan Peninsula is truly a travel destination that has it all. I think it has its[...]
Traveling Panama with kids is fun, easy and involves plenty of time outdoors! Here's my guide to help you plan your Panama family vacation. Despite being next door to the hugely popular Costa Rica, Panama continues to be Central America’s best kept secret. The compact nation is largely s[...]
For those wondering where to stay in Costa Rica, here is a complete guide on the best areas and best places to stay in Costa Rica for different budgets. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse and environmentally conscious countries we've ever been. Despite receiving around 1.7 million tourists eac[...]
Wondering where to stay in Costa Rica? Here I share my experience of staying at Drift Away Eco Lodge in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is well known as one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world. Nearly 30% of the country is protected as national park or reserve, and almost 95% of the[...]
Costa Rica with kids is ridiculously fun, easy and filled with adventure. Here's a detailed guide to help you plan the best Costa Rica family vacations.
Is one week in Costa Rica enough? I'm sharing my detailed Costa Rica itinerary for those who love nature, wildlife and beaches. Costa Rica is a country that truly has it all: lush rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, unique wildlife (think howler monkeys and sloths), and some of world's most protect[...]
Belize was one of the highlights of our five-month trip in South and Central America. Here are our personal recommendations on the top things to do on Caye Caulker! Traveling from Mexico to the Caribbean coast of Belize, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t welcome the transition. From the touristy[...]
From climbing active volcanoes to surfing on the legendary beaches and wildlife watching, these are the best things to do in Costa Rica. For a relatively small country, Costa Rica certainly packs in a lot of variety: from volcanoes, great surfs, miles of beaches to rainforests and awe-inspiring w[...]
On our last day at Pico Bonito, we awoke before dawn, determined to carry out our mission: to search for the famous toucan. The Pico Bonito National Park is home to a myriad of wildlife, ranging from the world famous toucan bird to the Central American aguti, the elusive jaguar and ocelot (a type o[...]
A thick leathery body floated over the glassy green water surface as we glided by the edge of the swamp in our motorized wooden boat. Our local guide Elmer signaled for the boatman to move closer. Once we were within an arm’s length from the body, we found a pair of big marble eyes staring bac[...]
Outside our thatched bungalow, we hear the jungle slowly awaking with the chirping of birds, shrill cries of cicadas and loud croaking sounds of frogs. Together, they form a synchronized jungle orchestra, their natural symphony echoing throughout the forest that surrounds us. Daylight[...]
One of the highlights of any Mexico itinerary is visiting the cenotes in Riviera Maya. Cenotes are underground sinkholes and complex cave systems found all over the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Some of these cenotes extend for miles underground and are sunken or semi-sunken, which makes them a parad[...]
One of the things that drew me to Riviera Maya was its multitude of jungles and cenotes (underground sinkholes), offering the perfect setting for some blood-rushing extreme activities. While traveling with Riviera Maya Tourism Board on a Mexico road trip, I had the opportunity to join Alltourna[...]