Costa Rica Rural Landscapes
Sponsored Nothing makes you appreciate a small group tour more than when you are suddenly thrown onto a big charter coach and are surrounded by…
Experiencing Costa Rica the Second Time Around
I stared at Arenal shrouded in clouds; it looked the same as it did when I visited in 2003. However, the town around it –…
The 4 Best Ways to Visit the Panama Canal
As our Uber pulled into the Mira Flores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal, I suddenly had a memory race through my mind. I was…
Costa Rica and Panama Through the Senses
My hair blew in the wind and I took a deep, long breath; the Safari Voyager moved stealthily through the waves. My eyes focused on…
Experiencing Sisterhood on a Surf and Yoga Retreat
I bobbed in the ocean, sitting on my board, breathing heavy from the paddle out past the break. I already felt like giving up, but…
The Difference Between Cruising and UnCruising
I’m not a person who cruises. However, I am a person who uncruises. I know what you are thinking – “She’s lost her mind –…
Exploring Firsts in Placencia Belize
I watched her expression as she dipped a toe in the ocean for the first time in her life. As an aunt, I may not…
Under the Sea in Belize
The engines revved as we left the harbor; our bodies got into the rhythm of the boat slicing through the waves and the salty wind…
3 Ways to Explore Belize Caves
Much of Belize is actually hollow in a way – beneath the surface can be found some of the most extensive cave systems on the…
Taking Flight in Belize
All the air vents pointed towards her, blowing full blast. However, she was still hot and visibly unsettled as we got about 10 minutes into…