Straddling the Pacific Ocean and dense jungle, the beach town Tamarindo is tucked in the northwest corner of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Walking along Tamarindo’s dirt roads, you’ll find monkeys swinging across power lines and iguanas puttering along your path. Near-daily rain showers keep Tamarindo lush, weaving natural cut-outs of jungle brush as you stroll from the town center to the dark-sand beach, Playa Tamarindo. You’ll meet travelers from around…
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3 Days in New Orleans
My hometown Houston and the city of New Orleans have a bond. We share an understanding of things like the muggy heat, hurricanes, and the fact that most of us have family and friends in each other’s cities. I made the quick flight to visit our unofficial sister city for the first time and grew to love all of the Creole charm and Big Easy lifestyle during my 3 days…
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Can’t-Miss Things to do in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
I know the Spanish island, Mallorca, and its capital, Palma, very well. I lived in Palma de Mallorca for two years and worked as an English teaching assistant at a local high school. Living abroad was the best time of my life, and I would have never thought a small island city off the coast of Spain’s mainland would have so much to offer. Palma is a Mediterranean hotspot on…
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10 Best Things to do in Chicago in the Summer
Flying into Chicago, we hovered over Lake Michigan and suddenly made a sharp U-turn to land at the Midway Airport. I stepped outside to the smothering heat and, within a few minutes, was walking into a Giordano’s restaurant for my first deep-dish pizza. It’s a classic start to a trip to Chicago in the summer. Summer is, without a doubt, the best time to visit Chicago. After months of cold…
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10 Takeaways from my Trip to Colombia
I recall some logic when I decided to take a trip to Colombia. I knew I wanted to go somewhere in Latin America. I wanted to go to an affordable destination with a round-trip flight for less than $1,000, and I wanted to experience nature without the intensity level of hiking Machu Picchu. That’s how I landed on Colombia, also spurred by recent curiosity after reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s surrealist…
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Maui Itinerary: How to Cover the Island in 7 Days
If you’re looking for a Maui itinerary because you’ve already booked a flight there, trust that you’ve made an excellent decision. From winding roads surrounded by waterfalls to colorful beaches with red, black, and golden sand, Maui is a special place where au natural is encouraged. Before getting into the Maui itinerary, I’ll start with a few things you should know as you plan your trip. (Note: Since originally publishing…