Though I always like visiting new destinations, when I really like a place, I want to go back, and I often revisit places. In February, I went back to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. The last time I was there was in 2003, and I remember it for its amazing number of monkeys, lush jungles, and […]
My Favorite Destinations in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most visited countries in Central America. American tourists have been flocking to the country for years, and it’s become a hot spot for retirees and expats due to its cheap living, great weather, amazing beaches, and friendly locals. I’ve been to the country twice and have absolutely loved it […]
Touring a Coffee Plantation in Panama
I’m not a coffee drinker. I think the last time I had coffee was about three years ago. It’s been so long, I’m not really sure. But I know it was Starbucks; I only drink theirs. Why? Because with all the flavors, milk, and whipped cream they add to my coffee concoction, it masks the […]
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
Many people I’ve met have told me that the Pacific side of Costa Rica is the better coast to visit. The remote Osa peninsula, the monkey-filled area of Manuel Antonio, and the touristy Nicoya coast all beat the Caribbean, which has more rain, less wildlife, fewer “modern” conveniences, and uglier beaches. No matter where you […]
Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is usually dominated by two places: the Amazon-like jungle of Torteugero in the north and the party/beach paradise of Puerto Viejo in the south. But traveling the Caribbean coast, there was one place I liked best: Cahuita. About an hour north of Puerto Viejo on the southern Caribbean coast, […]
Loving Latin America
Over the last six months or so, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with traveling. I still love it and don’t want to do anything else, but in some ways, I’ve become tired of it. It’s become a routine, which is an unhappy thought. Fortunately, planning my trip to Central America has changed much of that. […]
