We are posting this a little late, but here are some of our reflections from 3 months in: Favourite Meal R: Eating fresh ceviche with fre...

1. Be prepared for the bathroom situation. In public places, usually they will charge to use the bathroom. Sometimes there is toilet pape...

Food is such an important factor in our experience of a country. I wouldn’t say we are “foodies” per se, but we admittedly have high stan...

Be warned!! People will tell you lies. Not big ugly unforgiving go-straight-to-jail-and-do-not-pass-go lies...but little white lies that ...

San Blas Islands, Panama There are three ways to get from Panama to Colombia. One way involves crossing the Darién Gap, which sounds like...

Panama City, Panama Panama City: a gateway city infamously known for the Panama Canal. This will be our last stop in Central America befo...

1. Google Maps Download offline maps for whichever city you are visiting. This has been invaluable! 2. Duolingo Free, easy, fun, and usef...

Boquete, Panama It is an unusual feeling, knowing that the next two weeks of our trip is planned; normally we plan one to two days out. F...

Pacific Coast, Costa Rica Do you spend far more time than you should be, daydreaming about all things four wheels, consume endless car an...

Uvita and Dominical, Costa Rica The two small towns of Uvita and Dominical lay on the south-western side of Costa Rica, and are about 20 ...