A few months ago, I found myself finishing up a work contract on the National Geographic Quest in Panama and instead of flying straight home or straight to my next travel destination, I decided to stay in Panama City and…
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THE PERKS AND PERILS OF LIFE IN PANAMA
I’ve never been so deeply in love all my life. A chance trip to Panama in 2015 would be the start of a lasting love affair – and the honeymoon continues. Panama is ridiculously underrated. An isthmus sitting nicely between…
VALLADOLID: THINGS TO DO IN YUCATAN’S HIP PUEBLO MÁGICO
When planning a trip to the Yucatan, Mexico, many travelers will choose Mérida, the region’s capital city, as their base. But I plead the case for Valladolid, a small town in the middle of the state. Not only is it…
6 REASONS TO SAIL FROM PANAMA TO COLOMBIA
It’s 5am and the sun is just starting to rise. I woke up groggy and feeling like I had barely slept, but that meant I survived the first night on the open ocean, even with a pretty strong case of…
OFF THE BEATEN PATH: LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
Lake Atitlan in Guatemala is a must visit destination in a country full of outdoor activities. Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes and incredible hikes and off-road adventures. However, be sure to add Lake Atitlan on your activity list next…
6 BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO EXPLORE IN PANAMA
A couple of months have flown by since I returned home from my incredible 6-month Panamanian adventure! I completely fell in love with Panama, not only because it’s “off the beaten track,” but also because it has the most stunning…
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SPRING BREAK IN COSTA RICA
Let’s hear it for all the single ladies who are fed up with winter and yearning for some time in the sun but can’t decide between a warm coastal escape on the Caribbean or the Pacific shores. You might be…
PARADISE FOUND ON LITTLE CORN ISLAND, NICARAGUA
For years now, I’ve traveled the world in search of my perfect island escape, and finally found it 70 km off the coast of Nicaragua – Little Corn Island. The remote little gem was a tropical oasis – swirls of sparkling…
3 AUTHENTIC PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT IN COSTA RICA
Costa Rica is a country that is often misjudged. The rumour says it’s a den of young drunk students from North America and can be too expensive for budget travellers to visit. Yet, if you are into breath-taking landscapes, pristine…
A SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL GUIDE FOR GUATEMALA
With its endless volcano views, picturesque landscapes, and lush mountains, Guatemala is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to. Unfortunately, because of its reputation in the media as a nation filled with gang and drug-related violence,…
5 WATERFALLS YOU CAN’T MISS WHEN VISITING COSTA RICA
Costa Rica has many things to offer; surfing, bird watching, pristine beaches, hiking, active volcanoes, natural hot springs, zip lining, canyoning… the list goes on and on. And while I loved Costa Rica for all of those things, like any…