See what we discovered in the inviting beach towns of Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit Mexico-inexpensive groceries, delicious seafood, beautiful beaches and the MANY differences!
Top Four Tropical Travel Essentials
Breezes blowing through the palm trees, the gentle roar of ocean waves on golden beaches, spectacular sunsets- it all sounds so idyllic. But the heat and humidity of the tropics can leave you sticky and stinky, and it is hard to sleep when your skin is sun burned and covered with mosquito bites.
Ten Things to Know Before Traveling to Ubud
If you are looking for an untouched paradise on the edge of civilization, Ubud no longer qualifies. This also means Indonesian dishes, pizza, vegetarian, vegan and raw food restaurants are all available, it is easy to procure various means of transportation, and lodgings to fit most budgets can be booked online.
Visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica
Discover why you must visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica with our complete guide with photos, waterfall gardens map and tips to make the most of your visit.
Ceviche Costa Rican Style
This recipe for Ceviche Costa Rica contains a surprising ingredient that we only discovered by accident. This Costa Rican Ceviche recipe is easy and delicious.
Unique Costa Rican Tour at El Toledo Coffee Farm
Discover the unique El Toledo Permaculture Coffee Farm and learn why the highly educational tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Atenas, Costa Rica.
Bali Inspired Art in a Beautiful Setting at the Neka Art Museum
The local artists, traditional and contemporary, the expats and their interpretations of the beauty and culture- we just couldn’t stop showing each other and snapping photos to share with you.
How To Get Free Coconut Water (Pipa) in Costa Rica
Coconut water (Pipa) is one of nature’s most nutritious, hydrating and healthful beverages. In Costa Rica, coconut trees grow everywhere, so Pipa is free if you know how to harvest it.
Exotic Costa Rica Wildlife on Sierpe River Boat Tour
On a boat tour in the Sierpe River area of Costa Rica we were able to view and photograph many exotic Costa Rican animals and plants such as monkeys, herons, crocodiles, white ibis, wood rail, red-headed woodpecker, hawks, toucans, macaws and much more.
Eating In and Dining Out in Costa Rica
Many of our readers know us as healthy, gourmet cooks, so, we thought it would be fun to share how we feed ourselves here in Costa Rica.
Avoiding Jellyfish Stings While Snorkeling
Jellyfish are dangerous. Fortunately stings in Hawaii are preventable. Check the Oahu Hawaiian jellyfish calendar here. Prevent invisible jellyfish stings with Safe Sea Lotion.
Is Playa del Carmen, Mexico Good for Budget Travelers?
Each year when we look for a long term travel destination to avoid the long, cold winters in the Northeast US, we consider a number of factors. We want an enjoyable adventure, comfort, beauty, access to amenities and more.
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