When I first planned going to Costa Rica I intended to stay for a month. I had big plans! Rainforest, hikes up volcanos, beach time and seeing loads of animals, sloths, sloths sloths and turtles. After one week and a half I realised that actually, my plans to Costa Rica would probably change very soon.Continue reading “Costa Rica, a summary [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
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Manuel Antonio – Costa Rica [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
Manuel Antonio…. The place where I started to really relax. And the place where I changed half my plans about the next few months. It was a beautiful adventure. I was only supposed to stay for 3 days and ended up staying for 7. I met incredible people, saw sloths up close, a ridiculous amountContinue reading “Manuel Antonio – Costa Rica [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
La Fortuna & Monteverde – Costa Rica [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
La Fortuna and Monteverde are two of the most touristy areas in Costa, and there’s a good reason for that. Both places are absolutely gorgeous, even during rainy season. As usual, tips first: It’s easy to get to both places from San José, and if you have car it’s easy to drive between both. They’reContinue reading “La Fortuna & Monteverde – Costa Rica [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
Tortuguero – Costa Rica [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
I’ve spent the past 4 days in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, One of the most remote places I’ve ever been to. This is a quick summary of the past 4 days. Practical details at the top, and you can scroll down for “boring Mariana thoughts and experiences” & last minute tips at the bottom. One ofContinue reading “Tortuguero – Costa Rica [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
From Vancouver to LA in 18 days – [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
I’m back (after not writing for ages) The post below is a very brief summary of my past 18 days on the road with my friend Jess. I do intend to write a few longer blog posts about some of the places we’ve been to during the past 18 days, but currently I’m just tooContinue reading “From Vancouver to LA in 18 days – [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
An unrequested list of things that will stress you out before travelling [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
During the last few weeks, before starting my adventure a few days ago, you could frequently hear me saying: “I’ve had a lil panic moment”. I know, I know. I’m overreacting. I’m over-planning. But hear me out…. does no one else out there feels real “pre-adventure stress”? (Asking for a friend…) It’s still Covid times,Continue reading “An unrequested list of things that will stress you out before travelling [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
The Canadian Rockies in 9 days – Louise the Lazy, Jasper the Gem, Banff the Busy [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
For those who can’t be bothered to read the “stories” bit, I’m explaining my route and writing a “suggestions” at the top of this post, I hope it’s helpful: Route I went from Calgary > Lake Louise > Jasper > Banff > Calgary; but you can start in Calgary and finish in Jasper Airport asContinue reading “The Canadian Rockies in 9 days – Louise the Lazy, Jasper the Gem, Banff the Busy [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
Before we begin… [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]
We all talk a lot about our travels whilst you’re doing it and after we’ve come back, but very few people talk about what happens before you go (unless is to talk about how to pack, what to buy etc). I could talk for days about that as I’ve had my fair share of challengesContinue reading “Before we begin… [The Americas – #chronicles 2022]”
If not now… then when?
In exactly one month I will be going on my next adventure, and even though I don’t usually write before going travelling (only during or after), this adventure deserves an introductory post. Let’s face it…. the past 2 years have been a bit of a shit show…. Covid, shit Brexit Deal, a “closer to home”Continue reading “If not now… then when?”
(Day 365) // 1 year mark – The End
We got here… with good and challenging moments but we got here. If you’ve been following the “Bye bye bunions” series you might have seen this post coming, if not… well…. Take some time to read through the story of my feet surgery on the 12th Nov 2020 and its progress until now here. So…Continue reading “(Day 365) // 1 year mark – The End”
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