Travel

From Heat to Heart: Back Where It Began

There’s something about a move that makes you take stock of your life in a way few other things do.…

4 months ago

Canada’s Naughtiest Road Map

Everyone remembers their first grand Canadian road trip a little differently. Some recall the mountains rising like old guardians along…

5 months ago

Is Costa Rica Safe?

Knowing that I live in this beautiful country, I have had a few people ask me online lately, “Is Costa…

6 months ago

Full Circle: Coming Home

In the spring of 1992, I did what a lot of young men do when the ground under their feet…

6 months ago

The Unwritten Rules at 35,000 Feet

Air travel is not complicated. We have somehow convinced ourselves it is, but really it is just a large metal…

8 months ago

Beyond the Postcards: Learning Costa Rica

Here’s the thing about Costa Rica. Most people think they understand it after a beach chair, a zip line, and…

8 months ago

Winter Without a Pulse

January used to mean layers. Serious layers. The kind where you dress like an overstuffed sausage just to take the…

9 months ago

Half a Heart in Canada, the Other in Costa Rica

There’s something about leaving home that opens your eyes to what you truly value. You start to notice the little…

10 months ago

Beyond Sunscreen: Packing Smart for Paradise

The question keeps popping up in travel groups: “What do I need to pack for Costa Rica?” At first glance,…

11 months ago

Beyond the Postcard: 10 Costa Rica Myths Exposed

Costa Rica gets treated like a glossy travel brochure come to life: palm trees, surfboards, perfect sunsets, and a sloth…

12 months ago