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Colorful Walking Tour of Old San Juan
Old San Juan is a historical district in the northwestern peninsula of San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico. The neighborhood of Old San Juan is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Full of vibrant colors, Latin culture, and amazing cuisine, Old San Juan is a must-visit when on the island of Puerto Rico. While you’re there, don’t miss out on a walking tour of Old San Juan. During our visit to the Caribbean last month, Randy and I spent two days exploring the best of Old San Juan. I have compiled a list of all of the spots in San Juan that I feel are most worth your…
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Visiting El Yunque After Hurricane Maria
What’s visiting a tropical island without spending time in a tropical rain forest? El Yunque National Forest is a must-see when visiting the island of Puerto Rico. At only an hour’s drive from the capital city of San Juan, El Yunque is the perfect day trip when visiting Puerto Rico. Due to damage from Hurricane Maria, the national forest was shut down in 2017 and has been slowly re-opening portions of the forest to the public. During our visit in January 2020, most of the park was open – keep reading for more information on what areas of the park were open and which ones are still under restoration. What…
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Virgin Islands National Park – The Best of Saint John in Two Days
Virgin Islands National Park is located on the island of Saint John, which is the smallest of three main islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It’s been a week since we left Saint John and I don’t think I’ve gone a day without dreaming about going back one day. Because of time constraints, my husband and I were only able to spend two nights on the island but in those couple days, Saint John has completely stolen our hearts. It’d be a lie if I told you that I haven’t considered checking job postings in St. John. Surely they need a speech therapist on the island. If you are even…
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7 Awesome Things To Do in Puerto Rico
Post Topic: Don’t Miss These 7 Incredible Things to do in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is bursting with beautiful beaches, natural wonders, colorful Latin culture, and amazing cuisine. This is not one of those Caribbean islands that you visit just to lay on the beach – if you do that then you’ll miss out on so many extraordinary things! Waterfalls, Bioluminiscent organisms, and Spanish fortresses are only a few of the hallmarks that make up Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has an endless number of things to do and see, you could spend a whole lifetime exploring this territory. I have put together a list of what I believe to be…
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Four Must See Tulum Cenotes
What is a cenote? A cenote is a sinkhole in limestone that forms a pool at the bottom. These cenotes are especially found on the Yucatan Peninsula. This part of Mexico has a vast underground river system that feeds these cenotes with clear, fresh water. These cenotes can be found either above ground or in caves. Here I have provided a list of four of my most recommended cenotes. They are each beautifully unique. Two of the recommendations are above ground and two can be found in caves. Gran Cenote Best for: Instagram Worthy Shots Gran Cenote is one of the most popular cenotes and for good reason, too. Located…
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A Quick Guide to Visiting Tulum
My first trip to Mexico was such a great experience! We chose Tulum because we wanted to be near the beach and the opportunity to be immersed in the local culture while still benefiting from the amenities and safety of local tourism. And I am so glad we picked Tulum for our first trip to Mexico, let me share a little bit with you about why you should also visit Tulum and what to do while you’re there! Before You Go Bring Pesos with You We found that the best exchange rate was from our banks at home. Most places took USD but at a lower exchange rate than we…
