Spend Four Days in Costa Rica This article was updated on January 7, 2026. Every winter it does the soul good to escape the cold and get a dose of Vitamin D, even if for only a few days. One country I recommend for a winter vacation is Costa Rica. You can spend just fourRead More
19 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Granada, Nicaragua
After my trip to Costa Rica last year, I knew I’d soon visit its northern neighbor. I had heard great things about Nicaragua from one of my guides in Tamarindo and started thinking about a visit months before I planned it. One thing that attracted me to Granada, Nicaragua, in particular, was the notion ofRead More
Tren Ecuador: Journey from Quito Through the Andean Foothills
This article was updated on September 20, 2026. Tren Ecuador Offers a Photo-Worthy Journey from Quito Through the Andean Foothills There’s often a fine line between the urban and rural in most any major metropolitan area. And in Quito, Ecuador, that blurriness is evident. The subtle separation between city and country becomes obvious when ridingRead More
Puerto Vallarta Is for Foodies
A few weeks back, I went to a Puerto Vallarta tourism event right here in New York, and soon realized that this Mexican resort town is becoming more of a foodie destination. I had a taste of the region’s cuisine from Chef Mario Portillo from the newly-opened Tintoque in Vallarta. Wow….was his food delicious! HeRead More
Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador’s Alluring Capital City
Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador’s Alluring Capital City This article was updated on September 24, 2026. I knew nothing of Quito before my visit. After a long overnight journey, I arrived on a sunny weekday morning, mesmerized by the tapestry of colors that Quito’s cityscape is known for, with mystical mountains in the background.Read More
