Kaieteur Falls is easily one of the most magnificent natural sites we’ve visited in our extensive travels, and I’m going to venture to say that you’ve probably never heard of it. Situated on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park,…
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Soaking Up The Sun & Traveling in Color
‘Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.’ ― Mattie Stepanek Within minutes of arriving in San Juan del Sur, I felt a sense of familiarity, almost like I’d been here before. And in some cases I had. Reminiscent of…
How To Spend 36 Hours in Bogota
In recent years, Colombia’s capital city has shed its bad-boy drug-ridden reputation and has gradually become a sought-after destination among many world travelers. There are many who sing its praises, and rightfully so. Bogota has quietly become an overnight sensation: a…
Costa Rica: Pura Vida & Pura Amor
One of the hottest travel destinations in all of Latin America, it’s easy to see why Costa Rica has been drawing an influx of travelers for well over a decade now. Raw and rugged rainforests, stunning white sand beaches, and an…
Five Reasons to Fall in Love With Guatemala
Oh, Guatemala. You are one of the most lovely and dynamic gems of all of Latin America, but yet, you are so grossly underrated. There is so much to see and do in your beautiful country: from colorful colonial cities to lively and…
Magnificent & Misunderstood: Why Your Next Long Weekend Should Take You To Mexico City
On more than one occasion when we told friends that we were visiting Mexico City, we were met with responses of confusion, judgement, and trepidation. Isn’t it dangerous? Don’t you need armed guards to escort you? And my personal favorite, (in a dubious and judgmental tone,…