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Hello

Dear fellow traveler,

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our travel community. Whether you’ve explored new destinations, dreamt of future adventures, or simply followed along for inspiration, we’re so grateful to have you with us.

This holiday season, may your days be filled with joy, love, and a touch of wanderlust. Here’s to new adventures, unforgettable memories, and a 2025 full of possibilities!

Happy Holidays and safe travels,

Anja

P.S. Don't forget to plan your next vacation with us!!! This is how we can help you.

Costa Rica

How to See the Best of Costa Rica’s Rainforests — From Mesmerizing Cloud Forests to Tropical Oases Bursting With Wildlife

Rain is not what we usually look for on a vacation — unless we’re exploring Costa Rica, where rainforests make up more than 50% of the country’s area. And while there are dry as well as rainy seasons, the effects of weather can be seen year-round in the trees, plants, birds, and wildlife of this fascinating country. Costa Rica truly is rich in beauty, and visitors can appreciate it whether they choose a camping adventure or a stay at a plush lodge.

Panama

6 unique ways to experience the cuisine of Panama

Panamanian cuisine is comprised of a global melting pot and is shaped by multiple influences and a vast biodiversity.

Rooted in Indigenous traditions, Panama's epicurean heritage has many layers due to the arrival of Spanish colonists, enslaved peoples from Africa, Chinese railroad laborers, and the French, West Indians, Europeans, and Americans who worked on building the Panama Canal. This exchange of ingredients and cultures has evolved over time, and now the gastronomy of this Central American country has become distinctly Panamanian.

Costa Rica vs Panama: which Central American country is right for you?

Can’t decide whether to visit Costa Rica or Panama?

As two Central American titans of tourism, how do you choose between Costa Rica and Panama? Both have incredible landscapes teeming with wildlife, beautiful beaches dotted along the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, and vibrant local cultures.

The similar characteristics of these neighboring gems have led to a good-natured rivalry, from the soccer field to a coffee cup. So, in that friendly spirit of competition, let's see how these two countries stack up.

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