Now I know you all love my travel stories, and I hope this one delivers. One of my Seattle, USA friends says these stories encourage …
From Mountain Chills to Beach Thrills (My Wild Ride from Medellín to Puerto Escondido)
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Beet-Poops and Belizean Heat a Medellín Food Diary
Upon reflection of all the articles I have written, this should be a travel and food blog instead of a travel and finances blog. I …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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 …