Xpujil, Mexico – I had a run-in with some angry hornets today (reminiscent of our pandemic roadtrip, when V was attacked by hornets during a hike in the Berkshires… good times). I was on my way to wonderfully remote Maya…
Things to know before you go to Costa Rica
Originally written for LonelyPlanet.com but they took it down, so now you can read the whole thing here! On a recent trip to Costa Rica, on a hike in the remote forests of Volcán Tenorio National Park, the sky unexpectedly opened up,…
La Amistad International Park
Biolley, Costa Rica – La Amistad means “friendship”. La Amistad International Park spans the border between Costa Rica and Panama, creating the largest (inter)national park in Central America. It’s gigantic. And remote. Not the kind of place you would want…
Costa Rica Travel Disasters
Somerville, Mass – Back in the pink house now, we were chatting about our trip and a friend asked “So, did you have any really good travel disasters?” Daddio and I looked at each other and shrugged. “Not really…” Awkward…