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The Colorful San Juan del Sur Nicaragua
Once a sleepy fishing village on the Pacific Ocean, San Juan del Sur has become a popular surfing mecca for young backpackers. San Juan del Sur’s colorful clapboard houses line an expansive crescent of silvery sand. They sit in the…
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Wind and Rain in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Monteverde is the Costa Rica of travel brochures and its very name conjures images of cloud-shrouded forests, swinging skybridges and elusive quetzals. It is the Costa Rica that has drawn millions of tourists to its rainforest canopies for wildlife viewing…
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Wildlife in Corcovado National Park
Deemed by National Geographic as the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity, Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park is home to 2.5% of the species found on the planet. The park houses thirteen major ecosystems, including cloud…
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Manuel Antonio National Park
“Pura vida!” We heard it as we stepped off the plane. And again when we entered the cab. And again at the bus stop. And again at the hostel. And again when we ordered food. And again and again from…
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Visiting the Ayutthaya Temples as a Day Trip
Ayutthaya was once Thailand’s primary hub of tourism and trade. The island capital of Siam, it prospered as one of the world’s largest and richest cities during its heyday. From the 14th century until its conquest by the Burmese in…
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Visiting Chiang Mai during the Loi Krathong Festival
Chiang Mai has long been the heart of Thailand’s backpacker culture–a sanctuary of sorts that captures the hearts of travelers with its rich cultural heritage and laid-back vibe. Chiang Mai is northern Thailand’s largest city, as well as its most…
