Stories and Tips for Diabetic Travel
Towards the end of November, Rachel and I are setting off to Mexico for two months to explore around the country in hopes of finding a place to long-term relocate and see how we enjoy living in a different country. This post is both a place for us to corral all of our broad levelContinue reading “Mapping Out Mexico”
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After our time in Monteverde, we wanted to explore the Pacific Ocean side of the country. There were a number of different towns that popped up on our list of considerations, but a few factors led us to pick Tamarindo as the winner – the largest of which was it being within driving distance ofContinue reading “Our Time In Tamarindo, Costa Rica”
Wild and wonderful Costa Rica is about the size of West Virginia meaning you could drive around the entire country pending you were staying long enough. While major highways are paved, many other side roads are not. Combine this with how much rain the rainforest gets and you’ll want to carefully consider what type ofContinue reading “Driving In Costa Rica”
Traveling to Costa Rica leads to a lot more decision-making than you probably would have initially thought. Yes, you are going to a tropical country, but, there are a few more variables to consider when you start packing. Costa Rica is an incredibly biodiverse place with different ecosystems and climate influences from several large factors.Continue reading “What To Pack For Costa Rica”
Continued from Part 1 Where We Stayed When we originally planned to visit Costa Rica in 2021, we had found a beautiful farm owned by two locals who had a few cabins for rent on the property. Almost exactly one calendar year later, we were fortunate enough to reach back out to those people andContinue reading “Our Time In Monteverde, Costa Rica – Part 2”
To soar through the misty skies, squawking with the birds above an endless sea of ever-changing greens. To slowdown and watch the beautifully efficient march of a colony of ants instinctively cutting, cleaning, and carrying leaves back to their home. To enjoy some really, really good coffee. This is why you would go to Monteverde.Continue reading “Our Time In Monteverde, Costa Rica – Part 1”
Last year, you read about how we had to change our trip to Costa Rica last minute. Almost exactly one year later, we are finally making that trip happen. Rachel approached me last month and said she wanted to do a quiet, easy getaway where we could relax and not have to worry about rushingContinue reading “[Quick Read] We’re Finally Going…”
In the last post, I talked about getting to Sintra and making your way through the historic downtown to Pena Palace. In this post, we’ll explore the colorful castle, as well as other nearby sites. Palácio da Pena Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, began its history as a monastery before the great 1755Continue reading “A Day In Sintra – Part 2”
If you’re staying in Lisbon for more than a couple days, I highly suggest spending at least half a day exploring the nearby town of Sintra. In this post, I’ll share how to get there, what to do, and how much it may cost you. Getting There Let’s get two of the options out ofContinue reading “A Day In Sintra – Part 1”
Lisbon is a fascinating city with tons of history and something for people of all interests to enjoy. From foodie stops to museums to Instagram-worthy sites, you’ll find it all in the City of Seven Hills. With the increasing popularity of budget airlines, many are offering free stopovers in their home city and TAP AirContinue reading “What To Do In Lisbon – 7 Things To Do In The City Of Seven Hills (and 2 fun day trips!)”
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