Have you ever seen a bark scorpion? I spotted one the other night scuttling towards my bare feet in the kitchen! They are big and …
Puerto Escondido Unleashed
adventures
Sunstroke, Smiles, and Suspicious Swimmers: A Midday Hike in Puerto Escondido
Hiking groups can be loads of fun and a really great way to meet new people while visiting areas that you might never think of …
High Flying from Parks to Palaces in Medellín
When I arrived in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, I had a long list of all the things that I wanted to do while in this magnificent …
Pickpocket Fail in The City of Eternal Spring
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
Finding Paradise in Sámara: Dolphins, Waves, Friends & Exotic Flavors
My childhood BFF, her husband (plus their two newly minted adult children), and I have been talking and planning this trip to Costa Rica for …