Pike Place Market Pike Place Market is a must see attraction when in Seattle! The market is a bustling scene of vendors, tourists, and flying fish. There are two signs above the market. Look for the main sign (pictured above). This entrance leads you directly to the main entrance of the market where you will... Continue Reading →
Taking a trip to the beautiful countries of Central America? Here is a guide I put together on what to pack. I've travelled from Belize to Panama (minus Honduras) with just a bookbag and carry-on suitcase for an entire month. Instead of a carry-on most people also opt for a travelers backpack. I find that... Continue Reading →
I have just finished a 1 month solo trip to Central America recently. The question I get asked most often is "How do you find enough time and money to travel for so long?" With full disclosure, I am a 23 year old U.S. citizen and graduate student which gives me the privilege to travel... Continue Reading →
From Manuel Antonio, I booked a public bus back to Quepos and subsequently took a Tracopa bus from Quepos to San Jose (3-5 hours) and from San Jose into David, Panama ($25 USD). This is the more complicated way. Instead of buying a bus ticket back to San Jose, just ask the ticket clerk for... Continue Reading →
The journey from Granada, Nicaragua to Manuel Antonio took about 15 hours. I arrived at the Ticabus office in Granada at 6AM. That bus took me to San Jose by approximately 5:15PM. I then took an Uber from the Ticabus station to the Tracopa bus station for $5USD. Then I took the 6PM bus from... Continue Reading →
I went to Granada for 4 days in early June. If you've been to Leon before, Granada is a much smaller town. Keep in mind, there is also a Granada, Spain so when you look up Granada so make sure to specify which country. After staying in hostels for the first half of my journey,... Continue Reading →
Leon, Nicaragua--home to the most beautiful sunsets and the #2 activity on CNN's most thrilling activities: VOLCANO BOARDING! Since I only had one full day here, I decided to book this once in a lifetime experience online. There were many tours to choose from but I decided to go with Bigfoot Hostels, as they were... Continue Reading →
Neighboring the famous tourist town El Tunco is El Sunzal, a relaxed neighborhood with less crowds. If you enjoy surfing or would like to learn how to surf, consider making a stop here. The waves are perfect for beginners and advanced surfers alike, although it does take time to become acquainted with the surf here.... Continue Reading →
Antigua, Guatemala is an old city mixed with modern vibes. There are fantastic coffee shops around every corner. And beautiful views of volcano surround the city. Many people opt for the Pacaya Volcano tour, but I decided to just spend my 3 days exploring this charming place. Hiking Pacaya, you also have the option of... Continue Reading →
Most people travel to Flores as their final destination out of Guatemala or into Guatemala. For me, it was the latter. Flores more or less acted as a transit stop to Antigua otherwise the lengthy bus ride would be grueling from Belize City to Antigua (12 hours without traffic or bathroom stops). I had already... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Moon 