Pura Vida! Vacation in Costa Rica

Hi everyone! We just got back from vacation in Costa Rica, and as usual, I’m writing a post about how we spent our time there and how much everything cost. Why Costa Rica When choosing a winter vacation, we initially planned to fly all the way to Australia. We’ve been dreaming of going there for a long time, and it would also be interesting to see the country from an immigration perspective (no plans, just curiosity)....

January 27, 2026 · 15 min · Natasha Katson

Hola, amigo! Vacation in Mexico, not all-inclusive

We just got back from our trip to Mexico, and as per tradition, I’m writing a post about how we spent our time there and how much it all cost. Why Mexico I’ve always had mixed feelings about choosing Mexico as a vacation destination. Most people go there for all-inclusive resorts, and we’re not really into that. A big part of our vacations is exploring nature, but I was always told that it’s unsafe to rent a car in Mexico and drive around on your own....

February 9, 2025 · 14 min · Natasha Katson