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Best Puerto Viejo Beaches on Costa Rica’s Carribean Coast
Coming to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica means relaxed reggae vibes, salsa dancing, and jungle playas. The beaches around this area are easily some of the most beautiful I’
What to Know Before Going to the Caribbean Coast in Costa Rica
The tropical jungle life awaits you on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. It’s an absolute paradise for lovers of warm days, palm trees, and animals. But before you hop over,
6 Things I Love About Puerto Viejo and 6 Things I Don’t
I’ve had the opportunity to spend some extensive time in Costa Rica working on marketing projects with an environmental organization called Planet Conservation. It’s gi
15 Easy Ways to Save Money for Travel
The thing about travel is that a lot of people believe they don’t have the means or the money to do it. The idea that travel is too expensive is out the window with the help
Traveling to Marrakech as a Solo Female Traveler
Considering visiting the bustling, chaotically enchanting city of Marrakech as a solo female traveler? You’re making a wonderful decision, despite the backlash you may be rec
Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Tourism
If there’s one of thing I’m passionate about when I travel, it’s sustainable tourism. I’m glad to know that you might also feel the same. There’s load
How I Plan All My Trips While on a Budget
There’s no one size fits all routine for how to plan trips, though some have no routine at all. I get it. Planning a trip from scratch can be overwhelming, and it may be push
Long Haul Flights: Tips and Tricks
Whoever said “It’s not about the destination. It’s about the journey” never flew on a long haul flight. Those flights can be painful, tiresome, jet-lagging,
Travel Packing Checklist: What Every Traveler Needs in Their Backpack
For many, the art of packing for a big trip is tiresome — sorting through clothes, toiletries, and other essentials for what to bring and what to leave at home. Instead of re
