You remember me telling you all about upon arriving at the airport in Medellín, Colombia; the ATMs refused to give me any cash money? I …
Pickpocket Fail in The City of Eternal Spring
The places we’ve gone.
Places
Graffiti, Gondolas, and Fireworks: A Medellín Extravaganza
Every time I told friends and family about my upcoming trip to Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, I told them about the amazing weather (The City of …
A Cabbage-Chasing Caper in Medellín
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 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 …
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. …
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, …
Sámara Sun, Sand, and… Shattered Plans
Vacation is the absolute worst time to get hurt! It’s made even worse when you get hurt on the first day of vacation. You’ve made …