Modern Mexican cuisine is fiery and eclectic with influences from all over the world – from Japan to Africa, but it all started 9000 years ago when the Mayans found a way to domesticate maize. Staples of the Aztec empire, such as corn, beans,…

Icelandic cuisine is similar to other Scandinavian cuisines and like them – relies heavily on a mix of meats from both land and sea. Meats such as lamb and fish are the most prominent, and then of course Minke Whale and Puffin too. Some…

Morocco is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean to the north and so at times it seems to have an endless supply of beaches – some modern and full and others rustic and idyllic. Some of our favourites include…

Typical Panamanian cuisine is a vibrant and diverse mix of African, Spanish, and Native American dishes and ingredients. Though being said, Panamanian foods are generally much milder than that of their neighbours – with less spice than the likes of Mexico and Columbia. Common…

Costa Rica is one of the best places on the planet to see humpback whales. The whales migrate to the Pacific coast from both North America and Antarctica to escape the winters and as such are in Costa Rican waters for 8 months of…

The fabulous landscape of Costa Rica has no less than 129 volcanoes reaching from its surface – some of which are historically active. The sides of the volcanoes are highly fertile and often covered in swathes of lush rainforest, though it’s the craters that…

The beaches in Costa Rica never seem to end and each is lined with palms and fringed by the most beautiful of waters – on one side from the Caribbean and on the other the South Pacific Ocean. Whether you want to explore the…

Costa Rican cuisine is quite mild (especially when considering the cuisines of its neighbours) and is made up of fresh fruits (plantain, avocado, watermelon, mango, pineapple and coconuts), lots of vegetables (artichokes, sweet potatoes, chayote, yucca) rice and black beans along with various meats…

Though you’ll find that Costa Ricans are exceptionally laid-back as a people, you’ll also note that they are very conscientious about being polite, so be sure to greet people politely – keeping eye contact and a respectful smile – and say please and thank…

Monteverde is a stunning reserve of lush cloud forests that Costa Ricans voted as one of the country’s seven wonders. Hiking through the forest and walking across the hanging Bridges in Selvatura Park, under clouds that cling to the forest canopy is an enchanting,…