4 Day Puerto Rico Itinerary: How to Spend A Long Weekend in Puerto Rico
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4 Day Puerto Rico Itinerary: How to Spend A Long Weekend in Puerto Rico

Have you been looking for the best 4 day Puerto Rico itinerary? I’ve got you covered! Hello there, fellow adventurers! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking for how to explore the best of Puerto Rico in four days. Well, you’re in luck because I’ve just spent an incredible week exploring this vibrant island…

Magic Colombian Mountains: Things to do in Manizales, Colombia
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Magic Colombian Mountains: Things to do in Manizales, Colombia

When you think of Colombia, you might think of lush jungles and beautiful warm beaches, but there is even more magic to Colombia than what comes to mind. Colombia has beautiful mountain towns with glaciers and hot springs. The town of Manizales is a short drive away from Medellin in the Antioquia region. We were…

The Perfect 3-day Itinerary for a Relaxing Weekend in Vancouver
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The Perfect 3-day Itinerary for a Relaxing Weekend in Vancouver

Vancouver is the perfect location for a quick West Coast weekend getaway with friends. You could also easily take this trip with a partner or family, but we went for a girls’ weekend so that is the lens through which this guide will be laid out.  The city is easily accessible by driving up from…

Studying Hummingbirds in Cerro de la Muerte
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Studying Hummingbirds in Cerro de la Muerte

Back in 2016 I was working as an intern at a field studies program in Costa Rica. During the semester we traveled with the students and professors to field sites where they were taught about environmental conservation and how to conduct field research surveying wildlife, collecting samples from field sites, or even interviewing communities. At…

Costa Rican Slang You Need to Know Before Your Trip
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Costa Rican Slang You Need to Know Before Your Trip

Costa Ricans speak Spanish, but as is the case with most of the world, they have their own way of speaking. Just as an elevator to Americans is a lift to the British, Costa Ricans have their own way with Spanish words that is unique to them. Learn the most common Costa Rican slang terms…

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Costa Rican Wedding on a Budget
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Costa Rican Wedding on a Budget

My husband and I met under the cheesiest of circumstances- I was a senior in university studying abroad on my first time out of the country, and he was living back home with his mom – my host mom – after graduating from college. But cheesy as it was, we did fall in love, and…