Any year I get to go on safari is a great year, as that continues to be pretty much my favorite type of trip. I don't know if I could ever get enough of South or East Africa. But Caribbean beaches are good too, and I did some more relaxing than usual on this year's travels (if … [Read more...]
Sloths! Five Fun Facts About Slotthhhieeesss (With Pictures)
It's no secret that I'm obsessed with sloths. I think they are adorable. They grow algae. The move really slowly. The have the most precious claws. But it's also no secret I really didn't know anything about sloths prior to going to Costa Rica. Five fun facts that I learned (and … [Read more...]
Discovered While Traveling: Five New Food Favorites!
1. Harissa (Tunisia) I wasn't quite sure about this bright red, very spicy condiment, but soon learned that harissa goes well with pretty much everything. It can be pretty hot, but sometimes its mild enough to pile on a good ol' tablespoon of the stuff. Actually, the stuff that … [Read more...]
More on Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge & Photos
While seeing mega fauna in Manzanillo can be hit or miss, seeing crazy amounts of other things (like snakes!) is a sure bet. In addition to snakes, there are all kinds of crazy cool plants, poison dart frogs, bullet ants (!), and plenty of pretty views. Plus some other fun … [Read more...]
Don’t Grab That Tree! Vipers Galore in Manzanillo, Costa Rica
The first time we tried to go to Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge we got rained out. But I'm glad we waited and didn't try to go in the rain, as the next day was beautiful and we saw so many amazing things. And of amazing things, we saw lots of snakes. The poisonous kind, … [Read more...]
