Central America Travel Guides, Stories & Resources
A Comprehensive Guide to Volunteer Abroad Programs: Ethical Volunteering Overseas
Ready to make a difference? Our guide to volunteering abroad gives you the tools you need to choose the right program and travel ethically.
10 Reasons to Take a Gap Year (Plus 7 Great Gap Year Destinations)
A gap year is an excellent way to prevent academic burnout while building skills and figuring out the next stage of your life. Let's look at some advantages of taking a gap year!
12 Must-Visit Hot Springs for a Rejuvenating Retreat: Iceland, Italy, Japan & Beyond
Embark on a wellness journey like no other as you explore the world's best hot springs destinations! Relax in the healing power of natural thermal waters.
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala Villages, Archaeological Sites & Activities for Travelers
Let's take a tour of beautiful volcanic Lake Atitlán, where you'll learn about Mayan history and archaeological sites, local villages, and much more!
Be the Traveler You Envy: 5 Ways to Have the Best Vacation of Your Life
Whether you're planning a short vacation, or even spending months on the road, here are a few ways you can make your trip a truly great one.
8 Stunning Beaches You Must Visit in Costa Rica
Is Costa Rica on your must-see list? Here are three different regions you should visit, with our recommendations for the very best beaches in each.
Mayan Riviera Scuba Diving: Unforgettable Underwater Adventures
Dive into Mayan Riviera's underwater treasures—coral reefs, cenotes, and marine life—while learning responsible diving practices for a thrilling adventure.
13 Must-Visit Coral Reefs for Your Next Underwater Adventure
From the Caribbean to the Red Sea, here are some of the world's most diverse coral reef systems, home to tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, and much more!
What Expats Can Expect When Moving to Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is a charming city in western Nicaragua—known for its beautiful architecture and laid-back lifestyle, it's a fantastic destination for expats.
5 Best Spa Resort Trips Worldwide: Travel for Health & Wellness
If you're ready for relaxation and rejuvenation, consider a spa resort trip. Focusing on wellness, these are our picks for the best spa vacations worldwide.
2023 Guide to Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visas: 25+ Countries
You don’t need a traditional employment visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
What’s the Way to Beat Inflation? It’s Geographic Arbitrage
Inflation is a hot topic right now, as it seems like everything is getting more expensive. Let's look at how to beat it through geoarbitrage.
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa: Qualifications & How to Apply
Costa Rica has one of the most digital nomad-friendly visa schemes in the world. In this guide, we'll look at benefits and how to apply.
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your income. Learn more in this extensive guide.
Being an Introverted Digital Nomad: Travel & Independence
You don't have to be naturally outgoing to make friends and have fun while traveling long-term. I love the lifestyle and am super shy!
Archaeology Volunteer Vacations: Prehistoric Cave Art, Shipwreck Diving & More
On an archaeology volunteer trip, you can unearth landmarks and excavate treasures. Here are our top picks for the best trips worldwide!
Slapped by a Sea Turtle: Volunteering Abroad in Costa Rica
I volunteered one summer with a sea turtle research center in Costa Rica—and my first encounter with a leatherback left me a little beat up.
Butterfly Gardens and Machetes: A Volunteer Journey in Nicaragua
A writer travels to Masaya to learn about a volunteer program there—she learns to use a machete, watches a movie during a tornado, and more.
Affording the Semi Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent & More
Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle live on an average of $30,000 per year. Here's how they can do it comfortably, and how you can too.
5 Warm Destinations to Escape to This Winter
If you can't decide where you'd like to go this winter, we're here to help: here are sunny, warm destinations for beating the winter blues!
Moving to Costa Rica: Digital Nomad & Semi Retirement Guide
It's easy to see why moving to Costa Rica is a dream for so many people. In this guide, we cover housing, cost of living, and other info.
A Comprehensive Guide to Volunteer Abroad Programs: Ethical Volunteering Overseas
Ready to make a difference? Our guide to volunteering abroad gives you the tools you need to choose the right program and travel ethically.
10 Reasons to Take a Gap Year (Plus 7 Great Gap Year Destinations)
A gap year is an excellent way to prevent academic burnout while building skills and figuring out the next stage of your life. Let's look at some advantages of taking a gap year!
12 Must-Visit Hot Springs for a Rejuvenating Retreat: Iceland, Italy, Japan & Beyond
Embark on a wellness journey like no other as you explore the world's best hot springs destinations! Relax in the healing power of natural thermal waters.
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala Villages, Archaeological Sites & Activities for Travelers
Let's take a tour of beautiful volcanic Lake Atitlán, where you'll learn about Mayan history and archaeological sites, local villages, and much more!
Be the Traveler You Envy: 5 Ways to Have the Best Vacation of Your Life
Whether you're planning a short vacation, or even spending months on the road, here are a few ways you can make your trip a truly great one.
8 Stunning Beaches You Must Visit in Costa Rica
Is Costa Rica on your must-see list? Here are three different regions you should visit, with our recommendations for the very best beaches in each.
Mayan Riviera Scuba Diving: Unforgettable Underwater Adventures
Dive into Mayan Riviera's underwater treasures—coral reefs, cenotes, and marine life—while learning responsible diving practices for a thrilling adventure.
13 Must-Visit Coral Reefs for Your Next Underwater Adventure
From the Caribbean to the Red Sea, here are some of the world's most diverse coral reef systems, home to tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, and much more!
What Expats Can Expect When Moving to Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is a charming city in western Nicaragua—known for its beautiful architecture and laid-back lifestyle, it's a fantastic destination for expats.
5 Best Spa Resort Trips Worldwide: Travel for Health & Wellness
If you're ready for relaxation and rejuvenation, consider a spa resort trip. Focusing on wellness, these are our picks for the best spa vacations worldwide.
2023 Guide to Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visas: 25+ Countries
You don’t need a traditional employment visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
What’s the Way to Beat Inflation? It’s Geographic Arbitrage
Inflation is a hot topic right now, as it seems like everything is getting more expensive. Let's look at how to beat it through geoarbitrage.
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa: Qualifications & How to Apply
Costa Rica has one of the most digital nomad-friendly visa schemes in the world. In this guide, we'll look at benefits and how to apply.
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your income. Learn more in this extensive guide.
Being an Introverted Digital Nomad: Travel & Independence
You don't have to be naturally outgoing to make friends and have fun while traveling long-term. I love the lifestyle and am super shy!
Archaeology Volunteer Vacations: Prehistoric Cave Art, Shipwreck Diving & More
On an archaeology volunteer trip, you can unearth landmarks and excavate treasures. Here are our top picks for the best trips worldwide!
Slapped by a Sea Turtle: Volunteering Abroad in Costa Rica
I volunteered one summer with a sea turtle research center in Costa Rica—and my first encounter with a leatherback left me a little beat up.
Butterfly Gardens and Machetes: A Volunteer Journey in Nicaragua
A writer travels to Masaya to learn about a volunteer program there—she learns to use a machete, watches a movie during a tornado, and more.
Affording the Semi Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent & More
Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle live on an average of $30,000 per year. Here's how they can do it comfortably, and how you can too.
5 Warm Destinations to Escape to This Winter
If you can't decide where you'd like to go this winter, we're here to help: here are sunny, warm destinations for beating the winter blues!
Moving to Costa Rica: Digital Nomad & Semi Retirement Guide
It's easy to see why moving to Costa Rica is a dream for so many people. In this guide, we cover housing, cost of living, and other info.