Have dreams, will travel
The small yet beautiful Central American country of Costa Rica is a popular destination for many travelers. It is a place that I myself want to visit one day soon. It is not just the beaches that draw people to this tropical gem. Much of the land there is protected, in fact 25% of it... Continue Reading →
**NOTE - Sunday Special will not be posted for the the next three weeks as I will be away travelling. However, do keep an eye out for photo updates of my upcoming trip! An engineering marvel, the Panama Canal has been connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and allowing ships to pass through its intricate... Continue Reading →
Found in the dense Guatemalan rain forests in the northeast of this Central America country are the ruins of ancient Mayans. One of the largest and most significant archaeological sites is Tikal. This pre-Colombian city was an important political, military, and economic area and was inhabited from 600 BCE to 900 CE. The site of ... Continue Reading →
The Central American country of El Salvador is home to a significant archaeological site that some call 'the Pompeii of the Americas'. Joya de Cerén was a pre-Hispanic farming village of approximately 200 people that had been buried under volcanic ash since the 600s C.E. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 though it... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to the Monday Sessions where I post questions to some of my traveling friends. Everyone has a story to tell of what they have seen with their own eyes. Travelers are no different. Be it fun, practical, eye opening, a learning experience, or a shift in thinking the experience of new places... Continue Reading →
Not long ago a couple friends spent some time in Belize and absolutely loved it. So I though I'd take a look at this small Central American country that does not have a Pacific Ocean coastline. Since it is on the eastern portion of Central America its shores are the Caribbean Sea with neighbouring countries... Continue Reading →
I featured Costa Rica over 2 years ago on this blog, however it was a general post. Today is specifically for Lake Arenal which is located in the northern area of this Central American country. Costa Rica's largest lake lays out before the incredible Arenal Volcano. A vital part of Costa Rican life, this 85... Continue Reading →
Despite the fact that I am a bit leary of water (I can not swim well) I have some great memories of snorkelling - in fact one of my favourite memories is snorkeling in Jamaica. Since I wear a life jacket to ease my nervousness I am glad to just be looking down beneath the... Continue Reading →
Wanders The World 