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Hammock – no words needed. Your hammock is definitely worth bringing if you stay in places for a while! So many accommodations lack comfortable spaces for hanging out,so it’s super friendly to just hang up your own hammock.


Mosquito Net – I started bringing a mosquito net to placeswhere I knew my stays would be more rustic. Simply
because I hate having mosquito bites and also try to avoid them due to transmitted diseases such as malaria and dengue


Yoga Mat – I started to bring my travel yoga mat along whenever I knew that I would spend more time in one place and have the space to practice yoga. Jamaica is definitely a place to bring your yoga mat! you’ll find plenty of beautiful spots to practice. Plus, bringing my own mat got me doing yoga more often!


Travel reading light – what a gamechanger! As I love reading and many places lack comfortable reading light, it’s awesome. I also use it as a flash light or low light when
trying to avoid mosquitos. The battery life is amazing!


Lifestraw water filter – my number one travel essential ever. It’s so nice not having to worry about using plastic bottles.
Plus: the average stays super fresh and cool for 24 hours!

Clthes line  – matter how expensive or rustic the place is.
Drying space is often so limited!

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Hammock – no words needed. Your hammock is definitely worth bringing if you stay in places for a while! So many accommodations lack comfortable spaces for hanging out,so it’s super friendly to just hang up your own hammock.


Mosquito Net – I started bringing a mosquito net to placeswhere I knew my stays would be more rustic. Simply
because I hate having mosquito bites and also try to avoid them due to transmitted diseases such as malaria and dengue


Yoga Mat – I started to bring my travel yoga mat along whenever I knew that I would spend more time in one place and have the space to practice yoga. Jamaica is definitely a place to bring your yoga mat! you’ll find plenty of beautiful spots to practice. Plus, bringing my own mat got me doing yoga more often!


Travel reading light – what a gamechanger! As I love reading and many places lack comfortable reading light, it’s awesome. I also use it as a flash light or low light when
trying to avoid mosquitos. The battery life is amazing!


Lifestraw water filter – my number one travel essential ever. It’s so nice not having to worry about using plastic bottles.
Plus: the average stays super fresh and cool for 24 hours!

Clthes line  – matter how expensive or rustic the place is.
Drying space is often so limited!

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Hammock – no words needed. Your hammock is definitely worth bringing if you stay in places for a while! So many accommodations lack comfortable spaces for hanging out,so it’s super friendly to just hang up your own hammock.


Mosquito Net – I started bringing a mosquito net to placeswhere I knew my stays would be more rustic. Simply
because I hate having mosquito bites and also try to avoid them due to transmitted diseases such as malaria and dengue


Yoga Mat – I started to bring my travel yoga mat along whenever I knew that I would spend more time in one place and have the space to practice yoga. Jamaica is definitely a place to bring your yoga mat! you’ll find plenty of beautiful spots to practice. Plus, bringing my own mat got me doing yoga more often!


Travel reading light – what a gamechanger! As I love reading and many places lack comfortable reading light, it’s awesome. I also use it as a flash light or low light when
trying to avoid mosquitos. The battery life is amazing!


Lifestraw water filter – my number one travel essential ever. It’s so nice not having to worry about using plastic bottles.
Plus: the average stays super fresh and cool for 24 hours!

Clthes line  – matter how expensive or rustic the place is.
Drying space is often so limited!

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Hammock – no words needed. Your hammock is definitely worth bringing if you stay in places for a while! So many accommodations lack comfortable spaces for hanging out,so it’s super friendly to just hang up your own hammock.


Mosquito Net – I started bringing a mosquito net to placeswhere I knew my stays would be more rustic. Simply
because I hate having mosquito bites and also try to avoid them due to transmitted diseases such as malaria and dengue


Yoga Mat – I started to bring my travel yoga mat along whenever I knew that I would spend more time in one place and have the space to practice yoga. Jamaica is definitely a place to bring your yoga mat! you’ll find plenty of beautiful spots to practice. Plus, bringing my own mat got me doing yoga more often!


Travel reading light – what a gamechanger! As I love reading and many places lack comfortable reading light, it’s awesome. I also use it as a flash light or low light when
trying to avoid mosquitos. The battery life is amazing!


Lifestraw water filter – my number one travel essential ever. It’s so nice not having to worry about using plastic bottles.
Plus: the average stays super fresh and cool for 24 hours!

Clthes line  – matter how expensive or rustic the place is.
Drying space is often so limited!

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Public Transport in Kingston

Route Taxis are the way to move around Jamaica. Official route taxis have a red license plate.  In MoBay, you’ll see the route they are catering written on the doors. Route taxis are the cheapest and most flexible way to move around. Just be careful to enter/exit on the route. Otherwise, you’ll be charged as a charter taxi.

Public Bus: The stop for buses to basically anywhere leave is downtown. I couldn’t find a schedule. They seem to go more frequently than the Knutsford.

Knutsford: Leaving from from the downtown station, Jamaica’s luxury bus connects more significant destinations. Be aware that the time stated refers to calculated driving time and not the actual time to reach a destination. Adding to the driving time are stops and bus switches which are not apparent when buying the ticket. Due to Covid, there are fewer buses than usual, and it is better to buy the ticket online.

Public Transport in Kingston

Route Taxis are the way to move around Jamaica. Official route taxis have a red license plate.  In MoBay, you’ll see the route they are catering written on the doors. Route taxis are the cheapest and most flexible way to move around. Just be careful to enter/exit on the route. Otherwise, you’ll be charged as a charter taxi.

Public Bus: The stop for buses to basically anywhere leave is downtown. I couldn’t find a schedule. They seem to go more frequently than the Knutsford.

Knutsford: Leaving from from the downtown station, Jamaica’s luxury bus connects more significant destinations. Be aware that the time stated refers to calculated driving time and not the actual time to reach a destination. Adding to the driving time are stops and bus switches which are not apparent when buying the ticket. Due to Covid, there are fewer buses than usual, and it is better to buy the ticket online.

Public Transport in Kingston

Route Taxis are the way to move around Jamaica. Official route taxis have a red license plate.  In MoBay, you’ll see the route they are catering written on the doors. Route taxis are the cheapest and most flexible way to move around. Just be careful to enter/exit on the route. Otherwise, you’ll be charged as a charter taxi.

Public Bus: The stop for buses to basically anywhere leave is downtown. I couldn’t find a schedule. They seem to go more frequently than the Knutsford.

Knutsford: Leaving from from the downtown station, Jamaica’s luxury bus connects more significant destinations. Be aware that the time stated refers to calculated driving time and not the actual time to reach a destination. Adding to the driving time are stops and bus switches which are not apparent when buying the ticket. Due to Covid, there are fewer buses than usual, and it is better to buy the ticket online.

Public Transport in Kingston

Route Taxis are the way to move around Jamaica. Official route taxis have a red license plate.  In MoBay, you’ll see the route they are catering written on the doors. Route taxis are the cheapest and most flexible way to move around. Just be careful to enter/exit on the route. Otherwise, you’ll be charged as a charter taxi.

Public Bus: The stop for buses to basically anywhere leave is downtown. I couldn’t find a schedule. They seem to go more frequently than the Knutsford.

Knutsford: Leaving from from the downtown station, Jamaica’s luxury bus connects more significant destinations. Be aware that the time stated refers to calculated driving time and not the actual time to reach a destination. Adding to the driving time are stops and bus switches which are not apparent when buying the ticket. Due to Covid, there are fewer buses than usual, and it is better to buy the ticket online.

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Montego Bay | more than an all-inclusive hotspot

Montego Bay | more than an all-inclusive hotspot

I was a little weary of Montego as it seems such a popular all-inclusive spot. However, the city quickly grew on me. Montego was the perfect starting point for my trip to Jamaica. Its touristic infrastructure allows you to settle in quite quickly while downtown affords you glimpses into real Jamaican city life!

Belmont | Peter Tosh’s birthplace

Belmont | Peter Tosh’s birthplace

I left Negril seeking a more peaceful and authentic experience further South. Belmont seemed like the perfect option! About midway to Treasure Beach, Belmont comes alive on the weekends and is quiet during the week. Belmont is stretched along the Highway and consists of charming restaurants, bars, and Berry selling the best pudding in town.

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Costa Rica Off the Beaten Path: Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Off the Beaten Path: Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica

OSA PENINSULA

Costa Rica
Osa Peninsula Itinerary

Discover Costa Rica off the beaten path

Duration: at least one week

Budget: $ 130 per day

Stay: Poor Man’s Paradise Lodge or Corcovado Guest House

Most people who visit Costa Rica end up at places like Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio. Those places are stunning and absolutely should be visited! However, there’s an off-the-beaten-path that is one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets. This destination is the Osa Peninsula. It holds an astounding 2.5% of the WORLD’S biodiversity within its 700 square miles of land, and National Geographic named it the “most biologically intense place on earth.” The area is well-preserved and teeming with natural beauty and wildlife.

Sustainable travel at its finest

The Osa Peninsula is on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. It takes six hours to get there by car or a short 45-minute propeller plane ride to its tiny regional airport. There are a few small towns on the peninsula, but it is relatively undeveloped. The tour companies, hotels, and locals who live there are highly committed to sustainability, making it a model for eco-travel. The Osa Peninsula is a fantastic travel destination that you can feel good about visiting.

Why is it a secret? The truth is, most people don’t have the time or want to make an effort to visit.
The pristine flora and fauna that make it so unique also make it difficult to reach. If you decide to
make the journey there, you’ll experience one of the most beautiful places in the world without too
many tourists.

Visit Corcovado National Park One

National Park. This nature preserve makes up 1/3 of the Osa Peninsula and is Costa Rica’s crowning jewel. The park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, toucans, and iguanas. I was fascinated by the capuchin monkeys that inhabit the park, and I also saw plenty of other animals during my three-day tour. The experience of observing such a wide range of creatures in their natural habitat was truly unforgettable. The park is also outstanding, with lush rainforest and pristine beaches.

Some exciting places to see in the Corcovado National Park:

· La Sirena: a place where you can see bull sharks and alligators
· Leona: the best place to see turtle births
· El Tigre: some of the park’s best viewpoints
· Los Patos: Rincón River, waterfalls, and tall trees

Granada, Nicaragua: market

Stay at an Eco Lodge

The Osa Peninsula is a prime sustainable tourism destination with outstanding eco-lodges. These places seemingly blend into the jungles surrounding them (or have private jungles). One of our favorite places to stay on the peninsula is the Playa Cativo Lodge because it’s an all-inclusive experience perched between the water and wilderness. It’s an outstanding Osa Peninsula eco-lodge that checks all the boxes.

Surf some of Costa Rica's best waves

Local Ticos (Costa Ricans) know that the country’s best surf spots are on the Osa Peninsula. There are consistent breaks that are ideal for surfers of all skill levels. Playa Matapalo, in the Cabo Matapalo, is the best surfing spot in the Osa Peninsula. Some Ticos claim that you can ride up to 1,000 feet on a single wave on a good day!

Granada, Nicaragua: colorful houses
Granada, Nicaragua: dani in front of church

Hang out in Puerto Jimenez

Puerto Jimenez is the starting point for many Osa Peninsula tours, but it is also worth checking out. It is one of the few developed places in the area but still blends seamlessly into nature. There is a fantastic wildlife sanctuary, delicious local restaurants, and intriguing shops there. If you’re looking
for something exciting to do in the evenings, the town has the area’s best nightlife.

Go on a canopy tour

Canopy tours are a popular activity on the Osa Peninsula. You can explore the lush rainforest up close and personal by zooming through the trees. Tours typically have ziplines, suspension bridges, and Tarzan swings that provide unique vantage points. On the ground, tours typically provide local snacks and beverages. Canopy tours use eco-friendly technology that doesn’t disturb the surrounding ecology.

Granada, Nicaragua: Lauri in Parque Colon

Get ready to travel Osa Peninsula

How to get to the Osa Peninsula:

Two main ways to reach the Osa Peninsula from San José are driving and taking a propeller plane. If you’re driving, you’ll want a four-wheel vehicle because there are many dirt roads and streams (with no bridges). The journey can take up to 8 hours, and you should not attempt this in one sitting.
Driving is an excellent option if you plan on visiting other areas, such as Manuel Antonio, Uvita, and Dominical.

The most popular way to get to the peninsula is by plane. Sansa Air is a domestic airline that makes the hour-long trip between San José and Puerto Jimenez.

Best time to visit the Osa Peninsula:

The climate on the Osa Peninsula is tropical, with lots of heat and humidity. The best season to visit is from December to May during the dry season because hurricanes often pass through during the rainy season.

Safety in the Osa Peninsula:

Costa Rica as a country is generally one of the safest places in Latin America. The biggest threat to tourists on the Osa Peninsula is Mother Nature. It is a very humid location, so reef-safe sunscreen and lots of water are essential. As with any destination, it’s critical to be aware of your surroundings
and belongings.

Nightlife and entertainment:

The best nightlife on the Osa Peninsula is in Puerto Jimenez. You’ll find plenty of places that host DJs playing everything from the blues to salsa music.

Tap water

The tap water is by no means suitable to drink. Bring your Lifestraw Pro to avoid plastic pollution and keep your drinks cool.

Biggest challenge for the responsible traveler

Trash: bring your collapsable food container & Lifestraw Pro with you to avoid causing plastic pollution.
Sunscreen: Protect Costa Rica’s marine life and wear reef-save sunscreen.

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Packing Central America

Central America is super diverse and offers plenty of things to do. Check out our packing list, and get ready for an incredible adventure!

Find everything from eco-friendly toiletries to the only travel shoes you’ll ever want to exciting travel gadgets!

Places to visit in Costa Rica

 

Belmont | Peter Tosh’s birthplace

Belmont | Peter Tosh’s birthplace

I left Negril seeking a more peaceful and authentic experience further South. Belmont seemed like the perfect option! About midway to Treasure Beach, Belmont comes alive on the weekends and is quiet during the week. Belmont is stretched along the Highway and consists of charming restaurants, bars, and Berry selling the best pudding in town.

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Tigrillo – the traditional ecuadorian breakfast

TIGRILLO

Level

Easy

Time

10Min

SERVES

2

Tigrillo Recipe

In Ecuador Tigrillo is traditionally eaten for breakfast, especially on the coast it is one of the favorite dishes of locals and travelers as well. As in all Latin American countries, but also in Africa and Asia, one of the main ingredients are plantains, similar to potatoes in Europe. The delicious vegetarian blend of plantains, scrambled eggs, cheese, and coriander makes the perfect meal for any time of day.

Chicharron is also typical for Ecuador – crispy fried, diced pork rind, or what we know as the crust of roast pork. So the traditional food is often prepared with Chicharron. This is probably where the name Tigrillo comes from. The black-spotted ocelot is a predatory cat of the leopard species, which only occurs in Central and South America.

Just let us know when you order if you want the vegetarian version – “sin chicharron.” So there are many variations of the Ecuadorian recipe, but even the classic method is not only simple but incredibly delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 plantains
  • 2 spoon of butter
  • 2 – 3 eggs
  • 100 g grated cheese
  • 30g coriander
  • half an onion, chopped
  • Salt and Pepper

For the cream:

some broth, milk or cream

fried egg

Up to your taste

Chicharron (crispy pork skin)

Instructions

How to prepare the Ecuadorian breakfast

1. Boil some water in a pot, chop the onions and coriander, grate the cheese and prepare the butter.

2. Peel and halve the plantains, cut them in half and place them in the boiling water.

3. After about 10 minutes, the bananas are soft enough to crush like the potatoes in mashed potatoes.

4. While the bananas are cooking, heat some oil in a pan and prepare a classic scrambled egg.

5. Then melt the butter in another pan. Add the onions, and sauté lightly. Then add the crushed banana mixture and let it heat up.

6. To make your Tigrillo creamier, add some broth or cream. Add the scrambled eggs and cheese, let it warm for a short while and refine with delicious coriander, salt, and pepper.

Spice it up

If you like, you can top the vegetarian dish with a traditional chicharron. Since chicharron might be hard to find outside of Central America, try bacon or even better: a veggie bacon alternative!

Tigrillo

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Montego Bay | more than an all-inclusive hotspot

Montego Bay | more than an all-inclusive hotspot

I was a little weary of Montego as it seems such a popular all-inclusive spot. However, the city quickly grew on me. Montego was the perfect starting point for my trip to Jamaica. Its touristic infrastructure allows you to settle in quite quickly while downtown affords you glimpses into real Jamaican city life!

read more
Belmont | Peter Tosh’s birthplace

Belmont | Peter Tosh’s birthplace

I left Negril seeking a more peaceful and authentic experience further South. Belmont seemed like the perfect option! About midway to Treasure Beach, Belmont comes alive on the weekends and is quiet during the week. Belmont is stretched along the Highway and consists of charming restaurants, bars, and Berry selling the best pudding in town.

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