Our first stop in Europe set the bar high for all other stops. We had the best hosts anyone could ask for who showed us not only their beautiful city but also the countryside of the Netherlands and some amazing small towns that we would have otherwise skipped.
Read MoreWe compiled all of our favorite hikes, things to do, eats, and drinks into a guide. Full of maps and website links, this post will help the next traveler going to Boquete. Transportation tips on how to get to Boquete from Panama City are also included!
Read MoreOur first stop in Panama was a week in Casco Viejo, Panama City’s old port. This UNESCO World Heritage city wowed us with its pristine streets, colorful buildings, and exciting shops, restaurants, and nightlife. This guide provides website links and maps of our favorite places to eat, drink, along with transportation trips and fun ideas for what to do.
Read MoreWe were nervous for our few days in San Jose. We had been warned many times to watch out for pickpockets and to stay away from certain streets at night. After taking a free walking tour however, we actually found the city fascinating! Read for yourself how the city is changing.
Read MoreBryan and Lauren decide to separate for the day and do their own thing. Bryan recounts his adventures of ziplining in the cloud forest, while Lauren recounts her morning horseback riding adventure. They join up again for the hanging bridges in the Selvatura Reserve and attempt an abandoned hiking trail.
Read MoreOur first day of adventure in Monteverde was a learning experience of the weather patterns for sure. But we also got to spend some time with some of the most exotic and beautiful butterflies we’ve ever seen.
Read MoreLa Fortuna is one of the most visited places in Costa Rica. Is it worth traveling to or too touristy? We spent a week there to investigate. Read about our adventures and the friends we made in this post!
Read MoreSloths weren’t the only adorable animals we learned about at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. We learned about many other animals that have passed through the Center and heard all of their fascinating tales.
Read MoreHave you always thought European chocolate was the best and highest quality? I’m not going to lie—I did. Until we toured the Caribeans Cacao Farm, I thought it was the chocolatiers in Switzerland or Belgium that were responsible for top-notch quality chocolate. We learned—and tasted—a lot about chocolate from growing the beans to forming the bars, we saw the entire process at one of the few places that produces chocolate from bean to bar all in the same location.
Read MoreA must do at Puerto Viejo? Renting a bike and exploring the various beaches! We rode along the road joining these beaches and explored our favorites. Read on for our (mis)adventures in biking, sun bathing, swimming, and surfing!
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