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Was the ”bookstore on Via Argentina” called the Argosy bookstore? If not, you might consider looking that place up. I was in there several...

Mexico City, Oaxaca and Guanajuato are all awesome. But if I had 2 weeks and it was an inaugural visit, it would be as follows: 1) Mexico...

I would recommend just grabbing a taxi into PC from the airport. Much more expensive than a bus ($25 or so), but a much faster and easier...

or Las Vegas.....

I have stayed at the Hotel Centroamericano several times in PC, and will do so again next time down there. It is in La Exposicion, near...

Even though I LOVE the McKenzie River, I have to agree with previous poster about diverting to Crater Lake. It is our only national park...

I'm not from the ”careful planning” camp in terms of mapping out every destination for a given trip beforehand, and thus must side with...

If you're seeking the "easiest" way to visit the ruins, there are likely plenty of tour outfits that will herd you and others out to the...

#17: Don't know what you mean by seeing everything in Colon, but if you plan to explore there make sure you hire a taxi to take you...

I would definitely recommend traveling up the Baja peninsula over heading up the upper west coast of the mainland. Baja is a profoundly...

Hostels,.cafes and various other places frequented by travelers often have book exchanges. Although the choice of titles can at times be...

Some of the interior highland locations would work well for escaping the beaches, and they are much cooler (temperature-wise) as well. The...

Also agree with the previous. Even the word "ziplining" makes me cringe.

Gear up before leaving, for sure. Check the FAQs; there is at least one packing list up there that I know of and maybe more. After many...

If you're continuing to CR from Panama, then Bocas is the obvious choice. Great islands, beaches, snorkeling and overall vibe. Easy (albeit...