Wondering if visiting Havana solo is a good idea? When I first visited here five years ago, I arrived as a solo female traveler, stayed for over a month, and had an incredible time. I have traveled regularly to Havana and Cuba for five years now, for long periods of time, and I have been…
Written by: Carrie Green-Zinn Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations for tourists, and it is around three hours from the capital, San Jose. Here are some of the top-rated tours and best things to do in Manuel Antonio! The small town of Manuel Antonio and its neighbor, the fishing…
For a unique and personal experience, instead of getting on the crowded sightseeing boats, skip the lines and bring your friends or family to one of the top-rated private boat tours in Miami. As a dedicated solo traveler who has spent a lot of time in Miami, I have researched the subject thoroughly for our…
Catedral de San Cristobal, or San Cristobal Cathedral, is one of eleven catholic cathedrals in Cuba. Among all the magnificent buildings in Havana, this religious center is one of the most popular ones to visit, and I totally see why. I love to visit this important and beautiful place every now and then during my…
Putting one foot before the other at a slow hiking pace on the steep and seemingly never-ending uphill path surrounded by majestic mountain ridges on this day 2 of the four-day Inca Trail trek in the Peruvian mountains. I am actually doing it, walking the spectacular Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in the endless mountains…
Wondering if planning your next holidays in Havana Cuba is a good idea? After traveling here regularly for five years, I will confidently claim that you will not regret visiting enigmatic Havana. On my first visit here five years ago, I arrived as a solo female traveler, stayed for over a month, and had an…
I am comfortably seated in the blue and white Viazul long-haul bus going from Havana to Santa Clara, one of the most revolutionary cities in the revolutionary nation of Cuba. In Santa Clara, I plan to visit La Loma’s battlegrounds, Che Guevara’s mausoleum, and the museum of the derailed train. Lunch is packed, and I…
Cayo Santa Maria is a chain of three interconnected, beautiful Caribbean islands off the northern coast of Cuba, facing the Atlantic Ocean. These cayos are dedicated to pampering resort experiences, incredible beaches, and stunning surroundings. I have been traveling to Cuba regularly for five years and have been scuba diving in different locations. This time, I…
From my balcony just on the eastern border of New Kingston city district in Kingston, Jamaica, I have had a perfect view of a bluish-green mountain range in the distance for a week. I really wanted to do a Blue Mountains private tour. Every morning, I could see the magic misty atmosphere, transparent clouds dancing…
Although Kingston is not Bob Marley’s birthplace, this wide, hot, busy city is scattered with memorabilia of this treasured world-famous reggae singer. A lot of the places and Kingston Jamaica tours you embark on will testify to that! Not just the Bob Marley Museum but also murals and pieces of art, like the strong sculpture…