North-America

 Most people have heard of it because of the Choo Choo, but did you know it’s been voted consistently as one of the best places in the US to live? I can see why – it has a lovely downtown area with lots of places to eat and explore, and yet it’s close to mountains, […]

The next stop on the Costa Rican adventure is Manuel Antonio National Park, situated right on the coast around 2.5hrs south of the capital, San Jose. We visited Manuel Antonio on our way to the final part of our stay in Costa Rica (on the Osa Peninsula, having already visiting Arenal, La Fortuna and Tortuguero) and so only spent one […]

The Osa Peninsula is located in South West Costa Rica, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Golfo Dulce to the east. It is an area of absolutely stunning natural beauty. As it’s quite far from the airport, and a bit ‘off the beaten path’, people often leave it off their Costa Rica […]

La Fortuna is one of the most popular areas for visitors coming to Costa Rica. It’s the gateway town to one of the country’s most famous residents – Arenal Volcano – and is also home to a large area of rainforest making it perfect for wildlife spotting too. La Fortuna is around a 3hr drive […]

Washington DC is an incredible city, and if you’re in town for only a few days, then you’re probably only really going to get a chance to focus on exploring the National Mall. You can find my suggested itinerary for a 2 day visit to the city here. However, if you’re in town for longer, DC […]

I absolutely love museums; I think it’s important to learn about new things, different cultures and histories, and about the places we visit. You can find out a lot about a place through its food, its people, its architecture – but I also like immersing myself in historical museums to also understand a bit more […]

Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and is legendary for its country music venues including the Grand Ole Opry House. The Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and other country music icons also call this city home. But beyond the music, there’s also a beautiful city that’s well worth visiting […]

It’s also worth noting that whilst St Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, US Dollars are actually more widely accepted. Tipping is also the norm, especially if you go on any day trips/tours. We spent the majority of our time on the island in and around Soufriere – a laid back town which was once […]

I’ve never been to a city where there are such different neighbourhoods in close proximity like in New York. Each one offers something different. Obviously as a tourist in New York, the focus is on the tourist attractions in Midtown (see my 2 day New York itinerary here). But if you have longer in the city, […]

Amazingly, 25% of Costa Rica’s land area is covered in protected jungle, and it generates 98% of its energy through renewable sources, with a real focus on sustainable eco-tourism. This crazy biodiversity and eco-focus was evident in the next stop on our tour of Costa Rica, Tortuguero. Tortuguero is a village on the country’s Caribbean […]