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 …
Sunstroke, Smiles, and Suspicious Swimmers: A Midday Hike in Puerto Escondido
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Carnaval, Canvas, and Coital Croaks: A Cultural Immersion in Puerto
Upon finding yourself in a Latin country during Carnaval, you must do all the things! While I know nothing will top the fun I had …
Iguana See You Later, My MIL’s (and friend’s) Puerto Escondido Snorkeling Aventura!
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, México is absolutely stunning and I’m so happy that I got to show it off when my mum-in-law and her friend came …
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. …
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 …
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 …
From Globetrotter to Grounded: My Passport Renewal in Sámara
My, oh, my… do I have a story for you! And it involves my passport. You know, that much needed document that allows me to …
Concrete Jungle or Real Jungle in Sámara: Debating Crowds for Critters
Where would you rather live? In a metropolitan city or small tropical village? I struggle with this question often, so I kind of try to …