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Nestled in a valley 12 miles south of downtown Cape Town is the pleasant village of Hout Bay. Surrounded on three sides by mountains and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, there are quite a few things to do in Hout Bay that draw tourists to visit.… Read the rest
Beep. Beep. Beep. My eyes snapped open at the sound of my alarm and in the complete darkness I groped the bedside table in search of my phone. The bright screen showed 4:00am – a ridiculous hour for an alarm to be beeping – and under normal circumstances I would be irked, but I was already alert and awake.… Read the rest
There are not many ‘sights’ in Hondarribia, Spain, but one landmark that is a must-see is the Hondarribia Lighthouse: Faro de Higuer. The historic lighthouse marks the most northeastern point of Spain on the Atlantic coast.
Built in the late 1800s, Faro de Higuer (or Cape Higuer Lighthouse) stands 69-feet on the Bay of Biscay.… Read the rest
We believe there are few better ways to get a taste of homegrown flavor than to sample the local brew. It just so happens that some of the best bars in Riga, Latvia are serving up just that!
We’re not talking about the country’s mass-produced lagers that are guzzled in Riga pubs.… Read the rest
Glamping in Slovenia is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of the country. Nestled in gorgeous settings, Slovenia glamping sites are optimal for travelers who want to stay in nature with the added benefit of modern conveniences – and Big Berry Primostek delivers big on all points!… Read the rest
When traveling through the eastern part Europe, it seems logical to go from Ljubljana to Budapest – and it made sense for our travels, too.
After our two-week stay in Ljubljana, we picked Budapest as our next destination, a natural progression after we had worked our way north through the Balkans.… Read the rest
Our remote and off-the-beaten-path location of Zancudo, Costa Rica implies a sense of isolation. The single, unnamed dirt road runs parallel to the six-mile stretch of Playa Zancudo and ends at the point. It is easy to feel secluded and cut off from the rest of the world, but, in reality, there are several day trip destinations.… Read the rest
We stood on the side of a dusty road on the Osa Peninsula, using our hands to shade our eyes from the morning sun and peered into a dark, leafy tree. I looked in the direction that Juan Carlos was pointing, straining to see the sloth wrapped around a branch.… Read the rest
This post is the first in a series of Zancudo, Costa Rica Travel Stories.
It was during our housesit in the Netherlands that Zancudo, Costa Rica became our next destination. We made the decision before we considered how we would get there…before we learned just how off-the-beaten-path Zancudo, Costa Rica is.… Read the rest
Off-the-beaten-path seems to be the latest travel buzz-phrase. Escaping the crowds, finding hidden gems and discovering untouched paradises are as trendy as owning a GoPro. Try as we might, we were beginning to lose hope that such places still existed.
Nearly every destination we visit – even the ones that aren’t in travel guidebooks – seems to have a paddle-wielding tour guide.… Read the rest