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A Complete Guide on Where to Stay in Costa Rica

Wondering where to stay in Costa Rica? Here's a guide to the best places to base yourself out of! During chillier mornings here in the frigid North, it’s not uncommon that I catch myself daydreaming about warmer weather, aquamarine waters,

How She’s Empowering Women Around the World One Retreat at a Time: An Interview with Alexandra Baackes

Welcome to our interview with Alexandra Baackes, the blogger behind Alex in Wanderland and founder of Wander Women Retreats! Each month we're highlighting different female travelers who have really made the world their oyster. Rachel always had a fearless way of traveling,

The Best Waterfalls in Oregon: Your Ultimate Guide

Have you ever been to a place that kept pulling you back? You visit again and again and never get sick of it. It constantly shows you new things, there are new surprises, and you uncover something else you love

Essential Costa Rica Travel Tips for Planning Your Vacation

All the top Costa Rica travel tips to plan your trip! Whether you are a nature lover, beach bum, adventure enthusiast, or simply looking to relax, Costa Rica truly does have something to offer everyone. Wildlife, beaches, national parks, lakes,

How to Spend a Weekend in Buffalo, NY

It may be surprising, but there are actually a lot of wonderful ways to spend a weekend in Buffalo! When I moved to here for my (now ex) partner’s work, I received a lot of snide comments from Americans and

8 Incredibly Delicious Places to Eat in DC on a Budget

When I first moved to Washington seven years ago, I was an unpaid intern on a strict budget. Even though I prepped a lot of my meals at home, I still managed to eat out thanks in part because I

From Backpacking in Central Asia to Putting Down Roots in Norway: An Interview with Silvia of Heart My Backpack

Welcome to our very first interview with Silvia of Heart My Backpack! Each month we're highlighting different female travelers who have really made the world their oyster. Rachel always had a fearless way of traveling, and we want to celebrate

Mount of the Holy Cross: 9 Things I Wished I Knew Before Hiking a 14er

Back in August, my husband and I planned a long weekend trip to Colorado to watch our dear friend run the Leadville 100. We had a few extra days to explore the beauty that is the Mountain West and thought

Mount Pleasant, Vancouver: An Up and Coming Neighborhood You Need to Visit

I find that, despite being a meticulous planner, my favorite travel discoveries are often accidental ones. That’s how I found Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, an up and coming neighborhood south of downtown. Completely by coincidence, my most recent trip to Vancouver