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Pura Vida & Relaxing in the Costa Rican Rainforest

Pura Vida & Relaxing in the Costa Rican Rainforest

San Lorenzo de Tarrazú is a mountainous area in southern San José Province that borders Puntarenas Province. The Naranjo River has carved gorgeous terrain and stunning natural landscapes amidst the Central American rainforest. White water rafting, hiking, ziplining, and biking are popular activities that draw people to the region. Additionally, the serenity of the beautiful regional flora and fauna further captivate all who visit. I recommend staying in this region for several nights because it’s peaceful, calm, and centering. My…

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Product Review: Trazy South Korea SIM Card

Product Review: Trazy South Korea SIM Card

Hello, all! I wanted to share my experience with Trazy, as I ordered a SIM card through them for two separate trips to South Korea. Having a SIM card with unlimited data allowed for effective public transportation and street navigation, as well as staying connected while out and about. Please note that this product review for the Trazy’s KT SIM Card is not sponsored and is limited to my experiences. About Trazy Trazy is a “one stop travel booking site where…

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Tips for Visiting Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village

Tips for Visiting Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village

About Gamcheon Culture Village Gamcheon Culture Village has been labeled the “Santorini of Korea” or the “Machu Picchu of Korea” due to the colorful homes built around the foothills of Saha-gu Mountain. The area used to be a poor neighborhood, but the government gradually turned it into an artsy tourist destination. The homes and buildings are painted in vibrant colors with murals and paintings along the alleys and walls. There are cafés, restaurants, and food stalls inside the village, too….

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Winter Tips for Visiting the Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in Nagano

Winter Tips for Visiting the Jigokudani Snow Monkeys in Nagano

Jigokudani Monkey Park is a famous location in Japan where snow monkeys openly bathe in natural hot springs in the winter. It’s located in the Yokoyu-River Valley in Nagano Prefecture and is part of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Winter is the best time to visit, as they turn to the hot spring to keep warm in the harsh winter months. Top Tips for Visiting Jigokudani in Winter #1. Dress appropriately: Temperatures in Jigokudani can drop significantly—sometimes as low as -15…

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Tips for Island Hopping in Honda Bay, Palawan

Tips for Island Hopping in Honda Bay, Palawan

Island hopping in the Philippines was one of my favorite experiences thus far while traveling! Although I was traveling solo in the Philippines, the experience was not had alone as I booked a tour. Usually, I’m not a tour-person because I enjoy figuring things independently and going at my own pace. It also tends to be a bit cheaper to coordinate travel stuff without a company. However, island hopping in Honda Bay is most easily experienced by utilizing a day-tour….

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