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Post 2 of 4 — The Costa Rica Series If you read the first post, “Why Costa Rica Belongs on Your List (No Matter Who You’re Traveling With)” in this series and thought “okay, I’m sold on Costa Rica — but where in Costa Rica?” — this one’s for you. And it’s a great question, because here’s […]

Can I let you in on a little secret? If you’ve only ever pictured Napa in the bright green of spring or the busy golden buzz of summer, oh friend, you have been missing its very best season! Fall is when Napa really shows off. I’ve been, and I still catch myself daydreaming about those […]

There’s a phrase you’ll hear the moment you land in Costa Rica: pura vida. It means “pure life,” and Costa Ricans use it for everything — hello, goodbye, thank you, no worries, life is good. But the longer you’re there, the more you realize it isn’t just a saying. It’s a whole way of moving through the […]

Let me guess: you’ve had a trip in the back of your mind for a while now, but there’s a little voice saying “eh, we’ve got time.” I hear it constantly, and I say this with total love — that voice is usually wrong. Not because there’s anything to panic about, but because the best travel books […]

After years of helping families, couples, and groups plan vacations, I’ve noticed something interesting: the trips people remember most rarely come down to spending more money or traveling farther. They’re usually the ones where everything came together in a way that felt effortless. Unfortunately, getting there isn’t always easy. I often hear from travelers who […]

If you’ve ever felt the itch to travel but weren’t sure where to start, a Wanderlist is your friendly roadmap, part dream book, part plan. It’s your “Bucket List” for travel! It’s flexible, fun, and the perfect way to turn curiosity into your next getaway. Building your own Wanderlist is a great way to turn […]