Destinations - This American Girl

Destinations

Where would you like to adventure? Browse my in-depth travel guides, stories, and insider tips for countries all across the world.

The Single Girl’s Guide to Sri Lanka

  When I landed in Sri Lanka, I had no idea what I was doing. I knew not a word of Singhalese, next to nothing about the country, and I had absolutely no plan or itinerary.     I went not because of what my mind knew, but because of the calling I heard.     They say...

Why Costa Rica is the Best Place on Earth

  I hear it all of the time.     Costa Rica is so expensive. Costa Rica is so Americanized. Costa Rica is so yesterday.     And to be fair, it's actually true.     Cross the border into Nicaragua and you'll notice that suddenly people are speaking Spanish again. Weave...

When I Followed the Jaguar to Mexico

  The door opened and in came another red-hot stone the size of a papaya, illuminating the small tent for a delicate moment. Steam filled the space as the shaman poured liquid onto the glowing surface of the stones. The fire ants ceased their biting for a breath and I...

The Real Guide to Tulum

  Light breaks over the ocean the sky becomes brilliantly pink     the sun oozes towards heaven scattering glitter across the sea.     Pelicans guard the rock islands beside their fishermen counterparts     couples power walk down the shore while the yogis open their...

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Destinations

Where would you like to adventure? Browse my in-depth travel guides, stories, and insider tips for countries all across the world.

The Single Girl’s Guide to Sri Lanka

  When I landed in Sri Lanka, I had no idea what I was doing. I knew not a word of Singhalese, next to nothing about the country, and I had absolutely no plan or itinerary.     I went not because of what my mind knew, but because of the calling I heard.     They say...

Why Costa Rica is the Best Place on Earth

  I hear it all of the time.     Costa Rica is so expensive. Costa Rica is so Americanized. Costa Rica is so yesterday.     And to be fair, it's actually true.     Cross the border into Nicaragua and you'll notice that suddenly people are speaking Spanish again. Weave...

When I Followed the Jaguar to Mexico

  The door opened and in came another red-hot stone the size of a papaya, illuminating the small tent for a delicate moment. Steam filled the space as the shaman poured liquid onto the glowing surface of the stones. The fire ants ceased their biting for a breath and I...

The Real Guide to Tulum

  Light breaks over the ocean the sky becomes brilliantly pink     the sun oozes towards heaven scattering glitter across the sea.     Pelicans guard the rock islands beside their fishermen counterparts     couples power walk down the shore while the yogis open their...

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