Coconut Grove = Paradise

For our honeymoon back in 2009, Matt and I went to Costa Rica. Instead of doing the whole resort thing, we decided to backpack…

Accommodations in Tulum: Hostel Riviera Maya

  We ended up at Hostel Riviera Maya completely by accident, when our original plans didn’t work out due to there being no vaca…

Accommodations in Tulum: Hostel Sheck

As Jen mentioned in her post about about Hostel Riviera Maya, we hadn't intended on staying there. Rather we were hoping to stay…

Accommodations in Flores: Chal tun ha Hostel

  Chaltunha, meaning white stone in crystal water in Mayan, is just that; something unique and simple, yet beautiful in the mid…

Caye Caulker, Belize: Pause Cat Sanctuary

Pause Hostel: Caye Caulker, Belize "Where Animal Lovers Stay" Caye Caulker has lots of budget options available varying in pr…

Casa Elemento and being a badass in the jungle

Santa Marta is a small little town with not a whole lot happening. There’s an interesting black-market area where you can buy ch…

Accommodations in Uvita, Costa Rica: Tucan Hotel

  Arriving in Uvita, Costa Rica, your options for accommodations are rather limited. Before leaving Manuel Antonio, we decided …

8 Hostels you’re likely to encounter on the road

What do you think of when you see the word “hostel?” Travel? Grungy backpacker nests? Bedbugs? Budget travel? Youngsters? STD’s?…