El Salvador is something of an enigma. For years, the country was synonymous with crime and gangs. Now, El Salvador is poised to reinvent itself as the next big thing in Central American tourism. The country’s sights might not be as magnificent as those of its neighbors, but the El Salvadoran people stand out as […]
Exploring El Salvador: Central America’s Hidden Travel Gem is Ready to Shine Read Post »
I was really excited to visit Livingston. In fact, when we were planning our backpacking trip through Guatemala, I fully expected Livingston to be a major highlight. A sleepy fishing village on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, full of cool ocean breezes and a friendly Afro-Indigenous culture, what’s not to like? Unfortunately, as is
Sanya is China’s premier tropical island beach destination. It’s full of palm trees, beaches, and crystal-clear water, but remains relatively unknown West of the former Iron Curtain. Imagine a kind of Communist Cancún, filled with Chinese and Russian families instead of North American spring breakers. Now, I am typically not the type of person who
Sanya is China’s Surprising, Secret Tropical Paradise Read Post »
Ko Samui and Ko Tao are two tropical islands that hang out in the warm tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The tourist websites flaunt the islands as the ultimate tropical paradise, for those who want to wash away their cares on palm-fringed beaches. Are these Thai islands worth it, or is the praise
Ko Samui and Ko Tao: Island Paradise or Overrated and Full of Lice? Read Post »
