August 27, 2022 Here are the top 6 best beaches on Kauai There’s not much that I love more than a good beach. I grew up on a beach, literally. My childhood home was right on…
August 24, 2022 Waimea Canyon State Park: the wild, wonderful heart of Kauai Kauai, Hawaii is known as the Garden Isle. To me, it is an island of beautiful contradictions. Kauai has the most gorgeous beaches of…
August 4, 2022 We just spent two wonderful weeks in Kauai When you imagine your perfect, ideal vacation, what do you think of? If you say beaches, snorkeling, palm trees and infinity pools, then we’re…
July 28, 2022 We had a vacation dog in Kauai! Have you ever “borrowed” a pet while on vacation? I guess it’s not surprising that we have done this. Actually, we’ve done it not…
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 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…
