La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
I went on a half-day Arenal Volcano hike for my first Costa Rican adventure – and didn’t even see the volcano!
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What to Pack for Costa Rica
Wondering what to pack for Costa Rica? I share my two-week backpack inventory for a trip to Costa Rica here (plus two weeks to a surprise destination)
View PostWhat Thanksgiving Means to Me (Hint: It’s Not Turkey)
Whether in Thailand, in Brazil, in the United States or on the moon, Thanksgiving for me means an attitude of gratitude and a gathering of friends and food. (and wine)
View PostBrazilian Beach Checklist
What to know before you head to a Brazilian beach – what to bring and what to leave at home!
View Post8 Reasons Why You Should Teach English as a Volunteer
My decision to teach English as a volunteer has led to the most fun and rewarding experiences of my life.
View Post10 Reasons I Love Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro definitely isn’t all bad… like the crazy availability of snacks everywhere you turn, how a simple stroll feels like a scene out of Beauty and the Beast. Oh, yeah, and those ridiculously beautiful beaches definitely don’t hurt either.
View PostGoing to a Hospital in Rio de Janeiro – NOT Recommended
My hospital experience in Rio de Janeiro was less than pleasant – do you have any recommendations for going to foreign hospitals?
View PostMy First Overseas Health Scare – Emergency Room in Rio de Janeiro
How My Husband Proposed in Rome
I love snacks. But I couldn’t figure out these pepper and mint chips in Rome – were they good or bad? They ended up distracting me from the main event… My proposal!
View Post7 Top Tips for Making the Most Out of Angkor Wat
When I re-do my trip to Siem Reap, I will DEFINITELY include three days for Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples. While I did it in one day in the past, I am a total…
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