Visiting the Galapagos Islands has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. In many ways, after my recent trip there …
Quintessential Quito
Quito is set into the palm of the northern Andes. It’s in a long valley surrounded by beautiful, tall mountains and one still somewhat active …
A Fleeting Glimpse of Panama City
Panama City is unlike any city I’ve seen in Central America. It’s big and brawny with scores of high rise eye candy surrounding a calm …
Surfing and Diving in Santa Catalina
I spent nine days in Santa Catalina in Panama and I could have spent a lot more. It is insanely tranquil, incredibly beautiful, has the …
The Wide Beaches of Santa Teresa
If you like long, wide beaches ringed by a verdent green jungle vibe, then you’ll like Santa Teresa. It’s a small town (its one paved …
Fertile La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a small, peaceful town in the north central part of Costa Rica in the shadow of the majestic 1,670 meter (5,480 foot) …
Seeking Waves in Tamagringo
Tamarindo seems to be ground zero for surfing, language study and partying in Costa Rica. Its got a long, wide beach that has nice beginner …
The Underwater Wonderland of Roatan
Roatan is an island in Honduras. It’s known for world class diving, and so that’s what I did there. I spent 7 straight mornings peacefully …
Hanging Out in Bitcoin Beach
El Zonte in El Salvador is one of those places that time simply stops. It’s just a few dirt and semi-paved roads, some tiny local …
The Ambience of Antigua and the Intensity of Volcan Fuego
Once upon a time there was a beautiful town called Antigua. It was set high in the hills and pilgrims flocked from all over the …