Aerial view of El Establo Hotel in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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The Best Monteverde Cloud Forest Hotels, Costa Rica (2024)

If you’re planning a trip to the remote town of Monteverde to check to visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest, then keep reading! I’ve taken many trips to Costa Rica, and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is easily one of my favorite places in the country. It’s definitely out of the way and getting there can…

concan texas wayfare with pierre
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Explore Concan, TX: A Guide to this Hidden Gem in Texas Hill Country

Most people know Texas as being mostly flat and crazy hot in the summertime. But what if I told you that Texas also has rolling hills and swim-ready rivers with mild temperatures? Well, that’s what Concan Texas is all about! A slice of paradise in an otherwise hot state, Concan Texas has a perfect mix…

overhead view of baldi hot springs
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Best Hotels in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: Where to Stay in La Fortuna (Updated for 2024)

If you’re planning a trip to La Fortuna, then keep reading! I’ve taken several trips to this beautiful little town, so I know a thing or two about this gem of a town. A ridiculously picturesque town at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, La Fortuna is one of those rare…

The Best Drones Under $500 (Updated for 2024)
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The Best Drones Under $500 (Updated for 2024)

Let’s face it- most people (myself included) don’t want to buy a $3,000 drone on their first go-around, especially if you’re new to the world of drone photography. As a travel photographer and drone pilot for several years, I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to buy your first travel drone, especially if you’re on…

11 Best Wineries in Yountville: Napa Valley’s Wine Tasting Paradise
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11 Best Wineries in Yountville: Napa Valley’s Wine Tasting Paradise

If you’re a fellow wine connoisseur, then Yountville, CA is a place you don’t want to miss- it truly is home to some of the best wineries in California, let alone the entire country. The weather there was perfect last October, and I didn’t want my time there to end! A small town nestled in…

best parks in reseda california, couple sitting in grass park in reseda
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The 5 Best Parks in Reseda, California to Enjoy Recreation & The Great Outdoors

As a local living in Reseda, I know that sometimes it’s great to just get away from the work-from-home (my personal situation) grind for a day out at a local park. Yes, Reseda makes up a pretty small region of Los Angeles CA, but that doesn’t mean that it lacks when it comes to local…

Best Coffee Shops in Long Beach, CA
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10 Best Coffee Shops in Long Beach, California (2024)

If you find yourself in Long Beach, California, and need your daily caffeine fix, you’re in luck. A very popular coastal city in Los Angeles County (down south), the city is home to so many amazing breakfast spots, rooftop bars, pizza joints, lounges, burger stops, culinary heavy-hitters, and of course, ridiculously good coffee. There are…

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Best Breakfast in Long Beach: The Top 15

Long Beach is one of the most popular cities in the Los Angeles County area. The city is filled to the brim with famous attractions like the Queen Mary, tons of beaches (including the namesake Long Beach of course), and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Aside from the great coffee shops, burger joints, tacos, desserts,…

Aerial view of Falmouth Bay, English Harbour in Antigua
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Things to Know Before Visiting Antigua and Barbuda: A Complete Guide

If you’re a fan of the Caribbean, then you’ve probably heard of the fairly new but ridiculously beautiful country: Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda are two beautiful islands perfectly situated in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Leeward Islands in the West Indies. The independent country is made up of two main islands, Antigua…

lombard street in san francisco, ca
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San Francisco vs Los Angeles: Which Is Better in 2024?

While California is home to many other popular cities (such as San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento), San Francisco and Los Angeles are easily the two most famous and popular in all of Cali, let alone the entire United States of America. The two cities are both located on the west coast, but they are…