June 13, 2022 Heading to NYC for the first time? Here’s a guide I get asked about NYC a lot. For one thing, I grew up on Long Island, went to the city a lot as a…
May 26, 2022 I like making new friends in airports Have you ever started up a friendship with a random stranger in a crowded airport? I have – not once but twice. Actually, if…
May 16, 2022 Costa Rica roundup: all of our best posts Pura Vida! That’s what you’ll find yourself saying after a visit to Costa Rica. It’s a philosophy that centers a happy life around being…
May 8, 2022 Top 10 things to love about Costa Rica Costa Rica is adorable. Yes, you’ve heard me rave in prior posts about how beautiful the country is. Now, I’m going to talk about…
April 28, 2022 Beautiful beaches and mischievous monkeys in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Did you get a chance to read part one of our Costa Rica travels? Great, then you’re ready for part two. Here goes! By…
April 22, 2022 Waterfall days and volcano nights in Arenal, Costa Rica During our recent spring break trip to Costa Rica, I fell madly in love with the picturesque Arenal volcano. I couldn’t stop taking pictures…
April 16, 2022 Our top ten wildlife encounters in Costa Rica Costa Rica is a natural wonderland with everything you could ever want in a vacation destination. Scenic views, beaches, waterfalls, volcanos and rainforests are…
April 10, 2022 Have the family adventure of a lifetime in Costa Rica When you imagine the perfect family travel experience, what do you picture? If you answered beautiful beaches, unforgettable wildlife, thrilling volcanos and spectacular rainforests,…
February 9, 2022 It feels strange to put your child on an airplane alone Traveling alone can be an important and fun milestone for a young traveler. When I was 12, I had the thrilling experience of flying…
February 3, 2022 A visit to the legendary Getty museum in Los Angeles What’s your favorite art museum? The J. Paul Getty Museum, better known as simply “the Getty,” is a beautiful art palace high up on…
