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Costa Rica is one of the best places on the planet to see humpback whales. The whales migrate to the Pacific coast from both North America and Antarctica to escape the winters and as such are in Costa Rican waters for 8 months of…

The fabulous landscape of Costa Rica has no less than 129 volcanoes reaching from its surface – some of which are historically active. The sides of the volcanoes are highly fertile and often covered in swathes of lush rainforest, though it’s the craters that…

The beaches in Costa Rica never seem to end and each is lined with palms and fringed by the most beautiful of waters – on one side from the Caribbean and on the other the South Pacific Ocean. Whether you want to explore the…

Amongst the lush forests and tranquil waters of the countryside of Sarapiquí it’s possible to learn the history of chocolate in Mesoamerica (yes – you can taste it too). Discover the incredible role that cacao played in both the cultures of the Mayans and…

Costa Rican cuisine is quite mild (especially when considering the cuisines of its neighbours) and is made up of fresh fruits (plantain, avocado, watermelon, mango, pineapple and coconuts), lots of vegetables (artichokes, sweet potatoes, chayote, yucca) rice and black beans along with various meats…

Though you’ll find that Costa Ricans are exceptionally laid-back as a people, you’ll also note that they are very conscientious about being polite, so be sure to greet people politely – keeping eye contact and a respectful smile – and say please and thank…

Monteverde is a stunning reserve of lush cloud forests that Costa Ricans voted as one of the country’s seven wonders. Hiking through the forest and walking across the hanging Bridges in Selvatura Park, under clouds that cling to the forest canopy is an enchanting,…

Explore the historic neighbourhoods of San José where you’ll find stunning colonial mansions that have been converted into contemporary art galleries and cafes, and then head into Barrio Escalante in the evening to taste some of the city’s best gastronomic efforts. If you find…

Philippine cuisine is made up of an exotic mix of Malay, Spanish, Chinese and American cuisines with bold combinations of sweet, sour and salty flavours. Dishes range from simple rice based affairs such as salted fish and rice through to highly spiced paellas and…

Known as the Philippines second city – Cebu occupies a great location on the coast. Take a look at the Catholic Basilica of Santo Niño, Magellan’s Cross, and Fort San Pedro – remnants from early Spanish rule of the area and later eat a…