Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
A land known for its abundance of green, hundreds of volcanoes, lush rainforests and splendid beaches is sure to satisfy any type of traveler. But after a long ride from San Jose, into La Fortuna, I was ready to explore the great thermal springs I had heard so much about, located in Tabacon. A short cab ride away from La Fortuna will leave you at the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, a five star hotel known for its beauty and comfort. However, … [Read more...]
I was 17 years old when I first went to Venice, in what was to be a comprehensive tour throughout all of Italy. I remember it clearly how we embarked a local vaporetto to take us across the salty island waters, past the gondolas, towards a sunny inamorata Venetia. I was instantly mesmerized; the city’s aura had blindsighted me. Such as a flawless diamond’s reflections, so were the sunshine’s rays brimming unto the city walls. La Serenissima … [Read more...]
I've long been suffering from a burning desire to go to Morocco. My fascination with the Middle East, Turkey and its neighboring countries has only grown bigger through the years, and so I caught up with Alex Ros, owner of Open Sky Expeditions to tell us more about his globetrotting story around the world, as well as his unbelievable photography tours through the Saharan desert in Morocco. Monica Suma: Tell us a bit about yourself. Why do you … [Read more...]
“Where are we heading today?” “To Männlichen. We’ll hop on the gondola cable car from Grindelwald; takes about half an hour to reach the top.” Half an hour?! You see, I love hiking and exploring the outdoors; I love to breathe fresh air and recharge, while surrounded by green backdrops. At the same time, however, I have an irritating fear of heights, always have and so, hanging from a tiny gondola as it sharply ascends until 2,225m … [Read more...]
I love photography. I take hundreds and thousands of pictures in each one of my trips, and then I torture myself for hours trying to decide which ones to publish. I love to capture images that prolong the feelings I experience when I travel and to promote the beauty that surrounds us. Which is why following my entry to last year's Capture the Color Contest by Travel Supermarket, I had to participate again. When I found out that the lovely The … [Read more...]
I'm a travel writer, blogger and social media maven that can't sit still. I'm inspired by all things creative, always accompanied by my camera.
