Bucket List: Top Beaches to Visit on a Cruise
If you were asked what your ultimate idea of a relaxing holiday would be, what would pop into mind? Here’s a suggestion: cruising from…
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The Moments of Worry During Solo Travel
I was reading this quite touching piece on the Guardian website about small, random acts of kindness, and it struck me how there are…
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Instagramming Panama
Here’s the new Instagramming edition: this time Instagramming Panama from my account @kpowley! Compared to the Costa Rica version, this is a lot sunnier…
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My Love for Bocas del Toro, Panama
On the bumpy boat to the main island, Isla Colon, I was full of trepidation. I was squished between a woman from the Netherlands…
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7 Things I Learned On My First Solo Travel Trip
I had been toying with the idea for a while, but never really planned anything. As a person who always likes a bit of…
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Why I Was Disappointed with Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
On the surface of it all, I was disappointed with Puerto Viejo because of two things: weather and the hostel. It seems superficial, but…
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Monthly Update: July 2015
It’s been another busy, busy month over here (which is why I’m posting this July update 10 days into August), finishing off my Central…
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Instagramming Costa Rica
Hands down my favourite app is Instagram, and I couldn’t wait to capture somewhere completely new to me: Costa Rica. I went to Monteverde…
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Cerro Chato, Costa Rica: A Short But Tough Hike
“We’ve all become BFFs now, haven’t we?” Those were the words uttered by one of our foursome who made it to the top of…
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Cloud Forests and Sloths in Monteverde Costa Rica
One of the reasons I wanted to go to Costa Rica and included it in my 2015 travel goals was the wildlife. Since I…
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