Visiting Puerto Viejo, South Caribbean

Welcome to Wolaba, Old Harbour or Puerto Viejo, a small coastal town in the Limón Province in southeastern Costa Rica. The town was originally called Old Harbour until the Costa Rican...

Why Nacpan Beach, Philippines, is Every Young Backpacker's Dream

A pure white sand beach, an open bar and island hopping. Sound perfect? I stayed at the infamous Mad Monkey Hostel on Nacpan Beach in the Philippines, near El Nido, and had the most amazing...

A Hidden Treasure, Castiglione Beach on The Amalfi Coast, Italy

Ravello is one of the many gems of the Amalfi Coast. At 350 meters above sea level, in its splendid villas, Ravello has been attracting for centuries writers, artists, musicians. Strange to say for a...

If You Could Travel Right Now, Where Would You Go?

"All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. " ~Earl Nightingale Thistles and Coos offers relatable and relevant travel advice. We are committed to...

5 Amazing beaches in Cuba

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, full of magnificent beaches with turquoise waters and fine sands. I will leave out of this list the most popular and well known beach in Cuba, Varadero...

The Perfect Day in Santorini

Santorini is a Greek island made of dreams and technically speaking volcanic rock. It is a top honeymoon/wedding destination and to be quite honest; I can’t blame anyone for having their special...