November 12, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Belize, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Nature
Meandering along the trail in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve in Belize, I found myself wishing I had an extra pair of eyeballs – one set to watch where I’m going (I’m a terrible klutz), and another pair to take in the scenery. The dense, broadleaf forest offered a feast for the [...]
July 16, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Costa Rica, Travel Writing
If you travel frequently, you might notice an increasing amount of over-sized luggage in the shape of surfboards. Where are these boards going? Chances are they are going to San Jose or Liberia, Costa Rica’s two international airports, both of which are just a short drive to some of the best surfing beaches in the [...]
February 2, 2011 in Adrenaline and Extreme, Adventure Travel, Costa Rica
Did you know that Costa Rica offers some of the best adventures? There are things in Costa Rica that everyone should see and try at least once and if you can go again, you should. Costa Rica has breathtaking sights sure to dazzle the eyes, great adrenaline pumping hikes and rides that will have you [...]
November 3, 2010 in Central & South America, Destination Guides
I was glad that I had insisted on keeping my window seat from the Argentine woman who had tried to usurp it. Flying into Guatemala was spectacular as one volcano after another plunged upwards through the clouds. Settled into my hostel, I began to explore Antigua. A huge volcanic cone on the edge of town [...]
April 3, 2010 in Brazil, Central & South America, Destination Guides
Rio de Janeiro is busy, noisy and full of adventures to be had. To experience South America in full party mode, visit Rio de Janeiro at Carnaval time, but stay in a boutique hotel so that you have an oasis of calm to return to. Where is it? Rio de Janeiro is on the Brazilian [...]
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