Author: Rachelle H

• How to Tour the Douro Valley: Our Favorite Way to Explore

  The Douro Valley is a must-see for wine lovers visiting Portugal. Picture terraced vineyards, rolling hills, and the winding Douro River—it’s every bit as beautiful as it sounds. Here’s how…

  

• Ultimate Carry-On-Only Packing List for Women Traveling to Portugal in Summer

  Have you heard of the 5-4-3-2-1 method of packing? I’m a person who easily gets overwhelmed (and overpacks!) when it comes to preparing to take a trip, but I love…

  

• Why Cod Is the Real Star of Portuguese Cuisine

  If there’s one thing you should know about Portuguese cuisine, it’s this: codfish—bacalhau—is king. You’ll see it on every menu, in every market, and probably even hear a story or…

  

• Costa Rica Itineraries: 5, 6, and 7 Day Options

  If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, you’ll want to make the most of your time. Whether you have 5, 6, or 7 days to spare, here are three…

  

• The Most Romantic Resorts for Your Costa Rica Honeymoon

  The best spots for quiet connection If you’re dreaming of a honeymoon where you can unwind together surrounded by beautiful scenery, Costa Rica is calling your name. Picture lush rainforests…

  

• 8 Amazing Day Trips from Guanacaste, Costa Rica

  Easy Escapes, Big Payoff—See More Without Changing Hotels Guanacaste is famous for its sun-drenched beaches and chill resort towns, but staying put means missing out on some of Costa Rica’s…

  

• Exploring Costa Rica’s Distinct Regions: A Travel Guide

  When most people picture Costa Rica, they probably imagine lush rainforests and palm-lined beaches—and they’re not wrong. But what you might not realize until you’re actually there is just how…

  

• Pastel de Nata vs Pastel de Belém: What’s the Difference?

  If you’re planning a trip to Portugal, someone’s going to tell you to eat a pastel de nata. Probably within five minutes of announcing your flight. Then you’ll arrive, see…

  

• The Ultimate 5-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: Volcanoes, Beaches & Wildlife

  Should you spend longer than 5 days in Costa Rica? Definitely. But we live in the real word where most of us are hampered by our PTO days. Fortunately for…

  

• Underrated Day Trips from Porto You Can Reach by Train

  Porto may be magnetic in its own right with its riverside wine bars and azulejo-covered churches—but one of the things I loved most was how easy it was to hop…