I had the chance to do the 3 day Quilotoa trek and then spend a fourth day at the Cotopaxi National Park. It was a …
Las Olas of Olon and El Malecon of Guayaquil
I spent a week surfing in the Ecuadorian town of Olon and a few days in the port city of Guayaquil. I also spent a …
Dreaming of the Galapagos
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 …