Not only is Jamaica one of the most stunningly beautiful islands in the Caribbean, it’s also a holiday destination that just has it all when it comes to culture, cuisine and character. In fact, if there’s one thing that makes visiting Jamaica tricky, it’s narrowing down where to visit. You’d have to spend several weeks […]
Austin in Photos: Art, Barbecue, and Beer
Last year I finally made it to Austin, a city often compared to my favorite quirky city. While I don’t think the cities are that similar beyond the surface, I do think Austin has its own quirky vibe, good food, and an appreciation for craft beer. I enjoyed my stay in Austin and am excited […]
Top 5 cities in Europe that solo travelers should explore this year
You really can’t beat travelling solo. No other way of investigating a new location gives you the same opportunity to absorb yourself in your surroundings, and meet new people including the locals. While many people consider solo travel to be the domain of teenagers and twenty-somethings who are backpacking around the globe, it’s becoming increasingly […]
Top 3 ways to spend a weekend in Raleigh
I do not travel much for work, so I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to travel to Raleigh to teach a Professional Scrum course. (Yep, that’s one of the things I do for a living. One day I’ll write about it because it’s pretty cool stuff.) I have a couple of friends in […]
24 hours in the most biodiverse place on the planet
I had been on the fence about visiting the Osa Peninsula. I had only 24 hours to visit, and I was not sure it was worth the drive. During my stay at Bodhi Surf and Yoga Camp, one of the owners Travis kept talking about how special Osa is and about some of the success […]
A simple, lush, peaceful surprise in Costa Rica
Sometimes you get lucky. After a week of surfing and yoga, I wanted to spend my last few days in Costa Rica doing nothing in a beautiful, comfortable place. I spent hours looking at rentals online trying to find the perfect one. There were many options to choose from on the southern Caribbean coast, and […]
Healthy, Easy Meals On-The-Go
My friends, my co-workers, and anyone who has spent a few days at the same hostel will probably tell you I am a strange eater. That is true if you think eating healthy and eating the same meals frequently is strange. Over a year ago, I discovered Simple Green Smoothies, and I have one nearly […]
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Whale Tail of Costa Rica
Costa Ballena is a natural wonder. It means “Whale Coast” in Spanish. When I saw the aerial photos of the coastline shaped exactly like a whale’s tail, I knew I had to see it in person. From the surf and yoga camp, it was a 15-minute walk to the entrance of Marino Ballena National Park. […]
My new favorite travel luggage
During my trip to Frankfurt and Amsterdam in 2014, my favorite carry-on suitcase broke. After I got through the initial crisis by channeling my inner MacGyver (long story), I was just disappointed because I knew how hard it would be to find the perfect replacement. My travel suitcase requirements (I’m picky!) It must be small […]