Costa Rica’s Best Day Trip for Seeing Animals up Close

My trip to Costa Rica couldn’t have come at a better time. I had just quit my job at Grabr and was still reeling from some personal losses and a steady stream of bad news. That old saying, “when it rains, it pours” was kind of my life. But with every storm there is a

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Finding Magic in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

There are some destinations that tug at your heart, luring you to come back again and again. I guess Costa Rica is that place for me because less than a year after spending all of August exploring this magical country, I was back – this time, to the Osa Peninsula. Unlike my first trip where

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Insider’s Guide to Costa Rica’s Best Eco-Lodges and Hotels

Costa Rica is a very magical place and part of this magic comes from their respect for nature. I was happy to learn that there are many laws in place to protect endangered animals and that, laws aside, locals really do care about their fellow inhabitants. Not surprising, this respect for nature seeps into businesses

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Treehouse Community Culture in Costa Rica

I’m back from Costa Rica and wow, I’m having such a fun time going through all my photos. I took a LOT. Treehouses are the things that Disney dreams are made of, so of course I wanted to stay at one during my trip. Whether you’re a pro on treehouse community culture or a complete

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How to Feel Like a Kid in Costa Rica

It’s hard to believe that I’m back Stateside after a glorious month in Costa Rica. Sure, I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about this Latin American country but I knew I needed to experience it for myself. From chasing waterfalls and spotting animals of every shape and color to crossing a hanging bridge, there are

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How to Get Cultured in San Juan

Puerto Rico might technically be part of the United States but it’s easy to forget that little fact. Upon arriving at San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, I knew I was someplace special. At the time, I was flying from San Francisco, where the temperature rarely rivals the hot summers of the east coast…and definitely not of

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Getting Beautifully Lost in Old San Juan

Now that I’m officially back on the East Coast, I’m once again reminded of how much New Yorkers adore the color black. Don’t get me wrong; about 70% of my own closet consists of black garb but as I write this recap of my trip to San Juan, all I can think about is color…vibrant,

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Glamour Guide to Medellin

WOW! Where do I even get started on this piece? In short, I was blown away by Medellín’s fashion scene and hopefully, you will be too after reading this glamour guide. During my stay at the ultra cool and eco-luxe Charlee Hotel, we trotted around town with one of Colombia’s top fashion influencers, Laura of Fashion Lessons. Since

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Exploring Casco Viejo through Local Eyes

Like many cities in Latin America, Panama City is full of contrasts. From the varied styles of architecture to the gritty graffiti boldly covering building walls, a walk through the cobbled streets of Casco Viejo is anything but boring. Yet, as much as I enjoyed learning about Panama’s past, I found myself easily more fascinated with its present. In

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