Swipe for a hilariously embarrassing POV clip from Swipe for a hilariously embarrassing POV clip from the MTB trail this week (sound on). “Oh! A little bit of death!”🙈Getting used to the new E-bike we’ve adopted from @gnabbs116 🚴‍♀️ She’s got juice! 😳 For the record, the drops on this part of the trail are a lot steeper than they look on the @gopro 💪🏽😂 Also, blue light glasses work just fine for bug blocking if you don’t have riding glasses.🐞🤓
It was a good week. 🌸 • • • • • #spr It was a good week. 🌸

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Central America, Travel · October 12, 2016

Travel Diary – Making Connections

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Tailwind Jungle Lodge - Making Connections

Try New Things:

Earlier this year I traveled to San Pancho. This was my 1st visit to Mexico & I was surprised by how many friends hadn’t experienced Mexico outside of “all-inclusive” resorts. For us, the jungle is all-inclusive because it includes ALL the things we love. Tamara of Tailwind Jungle Lodge was wonderful with preparing our visit, similar to our experience with Stephanie & Jim at Casa Marbella in Santa Theresa. If you’ve never ventured outside the all-inclusive experience, I encourage you to read my post about how I prep for travel and start researching. Consider vacation rentals like one from One Fine Stay, or boutique hotels, which are often independently owned. Also, get lost in travel blogs, podcasts and adventure specific travel resources. Tip: Photographers make great references because they’re often looking for the most unique and un-captured spots.

My Suggestions:

  • Costa Rica: If you’re thinking about visiting Costa Rica, click here to read about my personal experiences and suggestions. Stephanie and Jim no longer run Casa Marbella, however there are many great yoga and surf retreats in the area.
  • Mexico: Interested in Greater Puerto Vallarta? Read about my eco-friendly adventures around Sayulita and San Pancho to see if it’s something you’d like to try. If you decide to stay at Tailwind Jungle Lodge, tell Tamara I sent you!
  • France: An apartment in Paris, steps from Notre Dame? Do it! Here’s my trip recap and link to our One Fine Stay apartment. My favorite part about this experience was the welcome basket and trip advise directly from the apartment owner.
  • England: If you’re planning to visit London and want to experience historic charm without compromising convenience, check out my review of St. Ermin’s Hotel.

Another Tip:

Get in the habit of talking to at least one new person every day you travel. This could be your host, waitress, concierge, or surf shop manager. Stephanie, Jim and Tamara have been great resources; they understand the industry and are part of a greater community of niche business owners. For example, knowing Tamara was such an outdoor adventurer, I reached out about visiting the Grand Canyon…it turns out she also wants to visit and had a personal connection with the perfect guide. Side Note: Be considerate and keep in mind that your host is likely asked these questions often. Genuine interest and follow-up will prove that you truly share their passion, and could inspire long-term friendships.

Making Connections:

While in San Pancho, two breakfast spots were owned and/or operated by individuals from France and Argentina. These two had great insight on other local businesses as well as tips for visiting their home country. While investigating a San Pancho non-profit, we met a woman named Kate who gave us great advice for volunteer travel, which is often perfect for experiencing local culture and finding affordable long-term lodging. Kate had travelled all over the world and inspired ideas for cross-country adventures in Spain and Japan. While lounging oceanside, we met traveling gal-pals who had previously devoted their time to the Peace Corps; their stories were truly eye opening and having them as a resource for future travel is a great privilege.

Casa Marbella Costa Rica
St Ermin's London Hotel

In: Central America, Travel · Tagged: Adventure Travel, All-Inclusive, Costa Rica, Eco-travel, London, Mexico, National Geographic Traveller, Outside Magazine, Paris, Small Businesses, travel, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Photographer, Travel Writer

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  1. Loren says

    October 29, 2016 at 4:30 am

    Great tips and suggestions! xo Loren // http://www.thinkelysian.com

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It was a good week. 🌸 • • • • • #spr It was a good week. 🌸

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•
#springtime #lovemore #dogoodstuff #holisticnutrition #midwestliving #lifestylemedicine #omahanebraska #acrylicpainting #citizencope #serenity #livemusic #bepresent #godisgood
February ❤️ February ❤️
It’s not polite to stare, unless it’s your man It’s not polite to stare, unless it’s your man. 😍 Swipe for some old school Ben pics (including one with a shaved head!)
—
Insider secret: He was totally oblivious while I took about a million photos of him in his moto gear yesterday. ❤️
Swipe for dinosaur sighting! 🦕 — #snowboardi Swipe for dinosaur sighting! 🦕

—
#snowboarding #keystone #summitcounty #snowcation #epicpass #vailresorts #backtotravel #roadtrip #letsgosomewhere #oakley #millennials
It’s been a few years since we last had an @epic It’s been a few years since we last had an @epicpass and it felt so good to be back. Hard to believe that nearly 9 years ago, we were honeymooning in @silverthornecolorado and enjoying some late season snow. 🏂⛷Keystone is definitely a special place for us. ❤️
Living out a season we prayed for. 🙏🏽 Living out a season we prayed for. 🙏🏽
St. Pete photo montage pt. 1 St. Pete photo montage pt. 1
Vibes with throwback trends…reads -21°F windchi Vibes with throwback trends…reads -21°F windchill weather report.🧣🥶 (Also wages war on mirror dust 💣)
Ben and I met on Christmas Eve 2010. (How has it b Ben and I met on Christmas Eve 2010. (How has it been 11 years??) 2 years later he proposed on Christmas Eve. As we come up on 9 years of marriage, I think back on our holidays together and, while they have all looked different on the spectrum of joy and challenge, there is strong evidence that we’ve been building something bigger than us. We’ve worked together, forgiven each other, added to each other, and given each other grace and love. We’re building a marriage that’s uniquely ours, and this is the greatest gift because it humbles me, makes me better, and comforts me daily. It gives even when I don’t recognize the gift. It’s evidence of God. Merry Christmas to me! ❤️

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