Things to Do in Puntarenas

Visiting Carate, Corcovado (Osa Peninsula)

Don't miss out to visit one of the most bio-diverse places on earth. We invite you to Carate to enjoy nature at its best. - You can hike towards the Corcovado National Park with a local guide - Hike...

A Guide to Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica

Welcome to our guide on Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. Situated on the Pacific coast, just south of the city of Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most popular parks in...

Cruising in Style to Isla Tortuga

Cruising in Style to Isla Tortuga: Luxury-Infused Adventure Outside of Jacó. Just like the desktop wallpaper image of a dreamlike tropical island, Isla Tortuga may surpass the most exotic limits of...

Love the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Visit Sutro Forest

In the cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica, I love watching the swirling ballet of clouds dance in the wind from the bay window of our rental house. The rain drops making staccato rhythms...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...