Belize Packing List: What to Bring & Wear [For Female Travelers]

Belize Packing List: What to Bring & Wear [For Female Travelers]

With a subtropical climate that makes visiting Belize relatively easy year-round, packing for Belize isn’t extremely difficult to do. The temperatures stay relatively similar year-round, with an average high of 84° F (29°C), and temperatures as low as 60°F (16°C) possible at night, in the more “wintery” part of the year (December-March). Since I was usually escaping…

21 Unique Things to Do in Belize [Updated for 2025]

21 Unique Things to Do in Belize [Updated for 2025]

For a tiny country, Belize punches well above its weight. Its Caribbean coastline is home to the second-largest coral reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef). Meanwhile, its lush inland is filled with dense jungle full of caves, swimming holes, and rivers. Also, Belize is a true melting pot, reflecting in the language,…

San Pedro or Caye Caulker: Which Belize Island is Right for You?

San Pedro or Caye Caulker: Which Belize Island is Right for You?

Given the mega-popularity of my post on all the amazing things there are to do in Belize, I get countless requests from people to help them plan their Belize vacation. Probably the most frequent question I am asked is which island is better for a first-time traveler to Belize: San Pedro or Caye Caulker? I’ve…

Rovaniemi in March: Too Late For a Winter Visit? [My Thoughts]

Rovaniemi in March: Too Late For a Winter Visit? [My Thoughts]

If you’re wondering whether visiting Rovaniemi in March will still give you the classic winter experience, I’m here to answer with a pretty strong yes — only that there are a few things you ought to keep in mind. From my experience, March is a bit of a transitional month in the Arctic. The region…

12 Fun & Exciting Things to Do in San Ignacio, Belize

12 Fun & Exciting Things to Do in San Ignacio, Belize

Close to the border with Guatemala, set deep in the wild tangle of jungle that is the interior of Belize, you’ll find the small town of San Ignacio. It’s a town that stole my heart almost right away. As a major jumping off point for exploring Belize’s Cayo District and jungle surroundings, San Ignacio is…

Where to Stay in the Faroe Islands: From Turf Houses to Boutique Hotels

Where to Stay in the Faroe Islands: From Turf Houses to Boutique Hotels

I can’t get the landscape of the Faroe Islands out of my mind, otherworldly in how the land goes from jagged green mountains to churning sea in what seems like an impossibly short distance. The only sign that these islands are habitable? The winding roads and the small, colorful houses that seem to cling onto…

7 Lovely Things to Do in Lekeitio, Spain’s Basque Gem

7 Lovely Things to Do in Lekeitio, Spain’s Basque Gem

Little Lekeitio in the Basque Country is one of my favorite hidden gems in all of Spain. Bilbao’s got the Guggenheim, San Sebastián’s got the foodie cred — but little beachside Lekeitio stole my heart. About an hour outside of the larger Basque cities of Bilbao and San Sebastián, this quiet coastal town is home…