Costa Rica Travel – Montezuma

 Located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Montezuma is a small town with a big heart. It began as a small fishing village but has turned itself into a paradise of great food, awesome beachside accommodations, and all with a fun, youthful vibe. It has been passed over by the larger Costa Rica tourism developments and still has a uniquely local feel. That being said, Montezuma is incredibly diverse with a nice mix of local Costa Ricans, travelers from every corner of the globe, and plenty of foreigners who fell in love with the place and never left.

 Chelsea Schmidt 

Costa Rica Travel – Finding Paradise in Montezuma

 Everyone has their own version of paradise. Mine must include a beach, great weather, yummy tropical fruits, and a great community of open minded free spirited people like myself. 

I have found a few places that get close to my perfect paradise while traveling and Montezuma in Costa Rica is definitely near the top of the list.    Chelsea Schmidt 

Latin America Travel – Couple Travel Tips

•           Valentine’s Day is not really celebrated in many Latin American countries, at least not like back home. On the positive side this means you won’t have to worry about booking dinner reservations a month in advance.

•           As a backpacker, you probably don’t have a huge budget to work with but a splurge on a nice hotel or dinner will be worth it in the long run. Traveling as a couple can put a lot of stress on a relationship and it’s good to take pause and be grateful you have someone to travel the world with.

•           Though it might be slightly unethical, telling the hotel or restaurant you are on your honeymoon can often score you a free upgrade or bottle of wine.

 Chelsea Schmidt 

Latin America Travel – Chilean Patagonia

 Plenty of people head to Patagonia in Argentina but for the perfect Valentine’s Day getaway, I would suggest hopping across the border to Chile. The crowds are thinner and the proximity between the coast and the Andes mountains means you can enjoy a nice wine tour and still be back to the coast in time for a fresh seafood dinner.

The prices in Patagonia, especially in the summer months, can be very high but on the positive side, it’s not every Valentine’s Day that you have the chance to tell your partner “te amo” from atop a glacier.

Chelsea Schmidt