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…

A Beautiful Evening in Lumbarda

Lumbarda: Croatia’s white wine heaven. Go here for dreamy views of vineyards gently sloping down to the sea. My weeklong trip into Croatia’s southern Dalmatian coast revolved around three things: nature, food, and wine. The best reds are found on the Pelješac peninsula (Plavac Mali, specifically from Dingač and Postup) and the best whites hail…

24 Hours in Palermo

Passing through Sicily’s capital Palermo? Here is your simple guide and suggested itinerary if you’ve only one day in Palermo, Sicily’s largest city. Sicily is the southernmost island of Italy and connects the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean seas. Arguably, the food gets better the further south you travel in Italy and Sicily is no exception. Among…

The best day trips from San Marino

San Marino is a fairytale-like little country in the middle of northern Italy. The historic center is easily walkable and well preserved, it really feels like you are walking around during medieval times. No matter where you walk in the historic center, you are rewarded with incredible vistas. It is perfect for a romantic getaway….

San Marino

San Marino- a brief guide and overview. Jump to: What to do and see in San Marino Where to eat and drink in San Marino How to get to San Marino Where to stay in San Marino Best day trips from San Marino The Republic of San Marino is a tiny, landlocked country of about…