Your guide to Costa Rica! Before you decide to read further, I'll just mention that we visited Manuel Antonio, Monteverde and Arenal/La Fortuna. If things on the Pacific coast do not correlate to things on the Caribbean coast, I am sorry ?.This guide to Costa Rica includes:Best time to visitWeatherCurrencyAccommodationsTransportationDetails on Car RentalsFoodSafety Best time to visit I am a BIG fan of off-season travel. I avoid crowds (or lines) at all costs. However, in Costa Rica, of[...]
If you are planning a trip to Arenal, Costa Rica then you MUST add white water rafting to the list. We had it on our list as an option, but as activities and prices started adding up, we weren't sure we were going to go through with it. However, after one local waiter said one thing we MUST do is white water raft and one friendly stranger told us that she had just gotten back from one of the most fun days on the river, we decided we had to add rafting to the list. One recommended rafting with Ar[...]
Your guide to Arenal/La Fortuna! Looking for adventure, beauty, hiking, great food? You'll love this area of Costa Rica! The Arenal Volcano is incredible and the hot springs are amazing. There is a lot of entertainment to fill yours days in Arenal and La Fortuna! Arenal and La Fortuna are about 20 minutes apart. When you start looking up housing, activities, etc it helps to know! Arenal is closer to the Arenal Volcano National Park and the hot springs while La Fortuna is a bigger town and close[...]
Your guide to Manuel Antonio! Manuel Antonio was one of our favorite stops in Costa Rica. Filled with lush jungle and right on the beach, it was a hotspot for wildlife. Looking to see an abundance of monkeys and sloths? This is the place to go! This is by far the most wildlife-dense area we visited while in Costa Rica and we loved it. Manuel Antonio National Park If you are headed to Manuel Antonio, there is probably a 90% chance you are planning to go t[...]
Your guide to Amsterdam! Amsterdam may have a stigma to it, but it has so much to offer besides cannabis (which was a bigger deal in 2017 when it wasn't legalized recreationally in many places) and other "friendly services" :) The cobblestone streets lined with canals and beautiful architecture really make for a beautiful city. It is also a clean city! Best time to visit Amsterdam has some perks in every season of the year. Summer: Great weather Spring: Tulips are in bloom Autumn:[...]
Your guide to Canada! I haven't ventured to eastern Canada, so I won't be throwing you specific recommendations to that part of Canada (yet). However, I HAVE ventured to Vancouver and Banff National Park, so this guide will be specific to these locations for now! Best Time to Visit Canada has so much to offer and is a great place to travel to nearly year-round. It is a mecca for outdoor adventures! It offers world-class skiing in the winter and amazing hiking, biking and water sports dur[...]
Your complete guide to Banff National Park! First of all, I am very excited that you are going to Banff. It is very high on my list of top-places I have seen and the ol' cliche' "pictures don't do it justice" really is true in Banff National Park. However, there are some valuable things to know before you go and to help with planning our trip! What to do 1. Explore Lake Louise There are a few things on the list of can't-miss places to see in Banff[...]
Your guide to Munich! Munich is one of my favorite European cities I have explored! It is the capitol of Bavaria, the largest German state, and is rich in history. The locals are so friendly! The atmosphere is so fun and inviting. And, bonus, it is a city full of lots of beer! This guide covers:The best time to visitWeatherCurrencyWhere to stayExpected foodHow to get around Climb the St. Peter's Church tower for views of the Marienplatz and the Bavarian Alps in[...]
Your guide to Croatia! First of all, I am very excited for you if you are going to Croatia. It is an awesome country! Second, if you are planning a trip, this guide is to help make that planning just a little easier. The best time to visit Croatia is growing in popularity. Already a popular summer vacation spot for Europeans, it is now gaining popularity in other parts of the world, largely due to the filming of Game of Thrones, and, how I came to decide to go to Croatia, by word of mout[...]
Your guide to Dubrovnik! Dubrovnik is an amazing city. It is one of the most unique cities I have ever visited and I believe there probably isn't another city like it. As soon as you top the hill and drive down the winding road along the coast into Dubrovnik it is like you are taken back in time. The castle walls that surround the city are so unique and beautifully laid against the gorgeous coast of the Adriatic Sea! What to Do 1. Walking tour As m[...]