Just Seven Days? San José Says You Can

Starting and ending your visit to Costa Rica from the country's busiest arrival and departure point, Juan Santamaría International Airport is about 20 minutes from the heart of the capital city, San...

7 of The Prettiest Parks in Oakville Ontario

Oakville is the loveliest town on the north shore of Lake Ontario (in my opinion, anyway!) It's about 30 km. west of Toronto, and 90 km. north-east of Niagara Falls. When we're not travelling, we...

The Gorge at Watkins Glen - A Unique Hiking Trail in Upstate New York

Have you experienced the hiking trails in Watkins Glen State Park's gorge? Located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the glen is amazing. If you haven't experienced it, get outdoors...

Tarcoles River Trip

The Tarcoles River begins on the southern slopes of Costa Rica's Cordillera Central volcanic range and flows southwest to the Gulf of Nicoya. It flows 69 miles through an area famous for the large...

Top 5 Alternative Things to Do in Vienna

You've seen the Stephansdom. You've visited Belvedere. You've had far too many Käsekrainers at the Würstelstand (I know I have). Now you're craving something else! Check out my favourite...

10 Greatest Waterfalls in Costa Rica

In a country that ranges in altitude from 12,533 feet to sea level, and where some regions get 7 meters of rain per year, you can expect a lot of fast water flowing down steep hillsides. Costa...