Seasoned travelers know that the right travel gear can make a trip of any length much easier. Choosing the right gear is also part of the fun. As the summer travel season gets under way, we wanted to share some of our top picks for travel gear must-haves. We hope you’ll find the following list […]
Read PostWhen arriving in Chocó via small plane, I was immediately given a reminder of the history of the region; the majority of the population (80-90%) is made up of Afro-Colombians, for the most part the descendants of escaped slaves brought to the area by the Spanish for gold-mining and farming. Standing on the runway, Latin […]
Read PostToday, May 1, marks the beginning of the Green Season, or rainy season in Costa Rica. In our opinion, the Green Season is the time to go. Other resources talk about the dry season being the best time to visit Costa Rica, but here are five reasons we disagree. 5 Reasons to Travel to Costa […]
Read PostCalakmul Biosphere Reserve, the largest tropical forest reserve in Mexico spans more than 1.5 million acres in the heart of the Maya Forest. Near Calakmul just off Highway 186 at km marker 107, you’ll find a small parking area. From there, it’s a short walk along an easy trail to the bat cave overlook. Starting […]
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