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Top 9 for 2019: What’s New in Minneapolis

February 4, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Leisure travel and tourism news from the City by Nature Minneapolis – Not content to sit back and chill after one, big, football game, Minneapolis keeps building momentum and enticing more visitors with new hotels, restaurants and major sports news in 2019. In this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here's more of what to look for in the coming year with our Top 9 for 2019. Minneapolis hosts the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four: U.S. Bank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Caribbean, Central America, Chicago, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Minnesota, Mississippi, Music, North America, Pizza, Restaurants, Sports, Wildlife

A Luxury Hotel Rises in Panama City, Panama: The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort

July 6, 2018 by Allison Tibaldi2 Comments

The new Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort is a welcome addition to Panama City’s hotel landscape. Panama City is Central America’s most cosmopolitan capital and a fast-growing vacation destination. If you like luxury hotels with authentic local touches, you’ve struck gold. A Hotel With Indigenous Flair The hotel’s common areas are adorned with bold masks and colorful paintings made by indigenous artists. The 182 uncluttered rooms … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Art, Canals, Central America, Coffee, Golf, Hiking, Massage, Museum, Panama Canal, Panama City, Resort, Restaurants, Spa

Ten Awesome Belizean Fruits and Vegetables

August 19, 2017 by Caitlin FurioLeave a Comment

Last year I lived and worked in Belize for six months. It's a beautiful country with an incredible culture, but to be honest one of my favorite things about living in Belize was the incredible exotic produce. These are my ten favorite Belizean fruits and vegetables: 1. Jippi Jappa Jippi Jappa is a woody palm-like plant that is most famously used to make baskets and hats. I have tried my damnedest and cannot find any real information about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Central America, Chocolate, Culture, Farming, Food and Wine, Internet, Jamaica, Markets, Mexico, Peru, Tropical Fruit

10 Things You Need to Know About Costa Rica

July 24, 2017 by Shelly Ortiz3 Comments

Most people know Costa Rica for its biodiversity, adventure tours, and beautiful beaches. But its landscape and various terrains doesn’t make it any different from neighboring countries such as Nicaragua or Guatemala. So do you REALLY know Costa Rica? Here’s a list of 10 things you probably don’t know, but should. It’s Not Cheap Visitors tend to think that because Costa Rica is located in Central America, it must be cheap--Wrong. There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Expatriate, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Nicaragua, Public Transportation, Traffic, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildlife

Two Backpackers Tasting Coffee Around the World

July 12, 2017 by Stingy Nomads4 Comments

Exploring coffee cultures around the world. Follow two caffeine junkie-backpackers searching for the world's best coffee! The quality of a cup of coffee is determined by a complex combination of factors, both environmental and method of preparation. Since altitude, soil quality and climate are influential factors,  the bean origin influences coffee quality. These were our favorite coffees around the world. South East Asia Coffee culture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, Central America, Civil War, Coffee, Colombia, Costa Rica, Culture, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Europe, Hiking, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy

A Remington and a Volvo

June 28, 2017 by Marlena FiolLeave a Comment

At 9, I thought it was crazy. My dad was going to squeeze Mom and all six of us kids into a boxy, top heavy, narrow Volvo station wagon, and we were going to drive for three months from our home in Paraguay to Kansas where my father grew up. This trip had been his dream since coming to Paraguay in 1951 to found and manage a Mennonite leprosy mission. “Is there really a road that goes all the way from Paraguay to the States?” I asked. Dad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Andes, Argentina, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Kansas, Naked, Nicaragua, Panama Canal, Panama City, South America

Expat Advice on Starting a Business in Belize

March 26, 2017 by Karrie M. RockwellLeave a Comment

Belize is all the buzz these days for expats looking to downsize their expenses, live the simple life and retire in a picturesque setting sure to be the envy of their friends and family. So you’ve got the itch to pack your bags, but maybe you’re not ready to hang your hat or your nest egg isn’t quite ready to hatch? If you’re considering the good life in Belize and wondering what it takes to start a business, here’s some advice from 4 expats that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Art, Britain, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Caves, Central America, Chicago, Drinking, England, Expatriate, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, Internet, Ireland, Los Angeles, Montreal, National Geographic, Rainforest

Where to Travel First?

March 27, 2016 by Dave TomlinsonLeave a Comment

A Whole World to Travel – Where to go First? The answer to this question will often be dictated by your budget and where in the world you live. It also depends largely on your confidence. My first genuine travel experience was to the US which was an ideal introduction to becoming a backpacker. My destination was a summer camp where I would spend three months adjusting to the American culture and lifestyle. It was the perfect springboard for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Central America, Culture, Europe, Lifestyle, New Zealand, Volunteer

Five places to never miss on a trip to Nicaragua

August 6, 2015 by Claudia TavaniLeave a Comment

Before visiting Nicaragua for the first time, I had really low expectations on this country. I didn’t know many people who had been there before, and anyways none of them appeared to be particularly impressed with it. It was not meant to be the highlight of my trip through Central America, but I quickly fell in love with it – so much so that after my first visit I went back two more times. As I quickly learned once there, Nicaragua actually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Central America, Chile, Coffee, Food and Wine, Museum, Nicaragua, Peru, Restaurants, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildlife

Kion Kashefi’s Solo Travel Tips

March 19, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

Kion Kashefi has taken his bicycle through every part of Central America imaginable, and every bike tour he has undertaken following a disastrous first experience with two friends has been done on a solo basis. According to Kashefi, solo travel is almost always a more enlightening and enjoyable experience provided proper preparations are made and that travelers exercise caution when appropriate. For Kion Kashefi, solo bicycle touring allowed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Central America, Journey, Solo Travel

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