When I picked Medellín, Colombia, as my next stop after Seattle, USA, I was living in this tiny village in Costa Rica and seriously missing …
A Cabbage-Chasing Caper in Medellín
Thirteen Floors Up, a World Away: A Turbulent Journey to Medellín
What could be worse than an overnight flight, you might ask? A 7am flight! While technically the first leg of my flight from Seattle, WA, …
A Seattle Fall with Friends, Family, and Fido
Well, I just finished a whirlwind trip through Seattle, WA, USA. My mum-in-law had surgery and needed some help during the recovery. She is literally …
From the Rainforests of Costa Rica to the Red Rocks of Utah
When I made my reservation for flights back to the States six full months ago, I planned on a three-hour layover in Dallas, TX, USA. …
Moab-ulous Family Memories
From when I was a child, all the way into my mid-twenties, I visited Moab, Utah, USA on a fairly regular basis. So much time …
One Last Dip: Costa Rica’s Farewell Gift
There are so many amazing things that Costa Rica is known for. Lush tropical jungles. Bright (and loud!) colorful birds. Exotic animals of all types. …
A Recipe for Disaster (and Delicious Food) in Sámara
Now, you may think this article is about all the amazing foods I have made or consumed while here in Sámara. The delightful Gallo Pinto, …
Costa Rican Critters: From Gecko Goo to Whale Watching
You have got to love critters to truly enjoy Costa Rica! I have seen more varieties of birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals here in Sámara …
Uncover Playa del Carmen’s Mayan Treasures: A Local’s Guide
Nope. I did not switch locations from Sámara, Costa Rica, back to Playa del Carmen, México (PDC!). Nor am I on vacation in the Caribbean. …
Bus Sweat and Backyard Beats: Nicoya’s Bicentennial Bash
This whole adventure started with an innocent text from my apartment manager. Well, actually I live in a hotel room with a kitchen, so technically, …