Costa Rica Travel Diary: Day 2

Sunday Aug 6 Woke up just before 6am local time (8am EST). The sun was already up (I think it rises around 5:30) and life was buzzing all around us. After slowly getting up and organizing/ unpacking our things, we went out for a morning stroll and to check out the local shopping options. We…

Costa Rica Travel Diary: Day 1

Saturday Aug 5 Left Miami (FLL) in the morning, arrived in San Jose 3 hours later.  Airport was slightly chaotic- passport control was busy but we moved on through, everyone had to pass their luggage through a security check scanning for banned agricultural items (seeds, plants). Upon exiting the airport we were immediately surrounded and…

My Visit to the Odysseus Cave in Mljet, Croatia

All you need to know about the Odysseus Cave on Mljet Island. Quick Overview: What is Odysseus Cave: It is a small, swimmable cave on the island Mljet in Croatia’s Dalmatian archipelago. It is rumored to be the actual cave where Homer’s hero Odysseus found shelter for many years. How to get there: First get…