Sample itinerary for your first trip to Spain

Nearly every day I see the same question pop up on the travel forums I belong to: "I am traveling in Spain for two weeks. Where should I go?" The most common misconception seems to be that...

Responsible Tourism in Central America

Guatemala, Central America and Mexico offer a broad range of opportunities for those who prefer specialized responsible tourism with world service and amiability, such as those that distinguish...

Travel Tips from a Bag Lady: Cuba

There aren’t many humans I encounter that aren’t spilling over with questions after finding out that I have traveled to Cuba. I get it. I was the same way when I first began researching the...

The Origins of "Pura Vida" in Costa Rica

What is “pura vida?” “Pura vida” means "pure life" in Spanish. It is the single most used expression in Costa Rica. It is a response to “Cómo estás?” It means, “life is great.” It...

6 Need to Know Travel Tips when Traveling to Cuba

As Cuba opens slowly it's doors to the world, travelers need to make sure they follow a few certain basic tips to make their trip a success...or even get into to Cuba without refusal. Here are 6 Need...

Phrasebook: Basic Spanish for travel

These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting any of the many...