Durango, Colorado is an adorable town in southwest Colorado, close to the New Mexico border. With a population of just 17,000 people and gorgeous weather, Durango is a top-rated travel destination in the southwest. There’s so much to do in Durango ye...

I’m constantly looking for high-quality Spanish materials to reinforce our home language learning, and Spanish book subscription boxes can be a great resource. I’m also always scouring the internet for books in Spanish, subscribing to a million strea...

The province of Guanacaste is home to some of the most panoramic beaches in Costa Rica. No matter which one you visit, you’ll find outstanding beauty, clear warm waters, amazing weather, awesome beach resorts, and friendly locals. If this is your pre...

Set in the heart of the Central Valley of Costa Rica, San Jose (the capital city of Costa Rica) boasts rich culture and history that easily blend with modern architecture, and despite what you may have heard (or read), there are plenty of fun things...

It's holiday time in Denver, and it's one of my favorite times of the year! There are so many amazing free, cheap and unique things to do in Denver for Christmas. Whether you are visiting Denver for the first time or planning the ultimate Denver stay...

The Juan Santamaria Airport area has numerous accommodation options that are close enough both to the airport and the city center, allowing guests to conveniently fly in and out of San Jose and visit popular tourist destinations in the Central Valley...

Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast may not be as developed as the Pacific side but, in all honesty, it does house some of the most spectacular beaches in the country. If you’re looking for a destination where you can enjoy a quiet vacation and an abundance...

Craft beer production is growing in popularity all around the world, with a good number of independent brewers delivering some of the best beers on the market. The “ticos” haven’t been left behind either; new craft brewers are popping up every day, g...

Just after we were married, my Costa Rican husband and I were in Tamarindo with my mother-in-law and my parents. We were sitting out on the patio enjoying a cold Imperial when we suddenly heard the cries of the famous howler monkey. My husband right...

Just imagine a bustling hot open-air kitchen- preferably in the cloud forest- full of people talking and laughing. There definitely has to be some Latin music and a band of kids running in circles and yelling. As each person arrives, they place on th...