Costa Rica: Has anyone ever rented a car in Costa Rica?
Renting and driving a car in Costa Rica is a piece of cake. Main roads are quite good but the side roads can have potholes, but when driving during the day this should not be a problem. Make sure you get a small 4x4 car, that helps a lot. A couple of... See More
Munich: What must I see and do in Munich?
If your time in Munich in fall matches the time of Oktoberfest you definitely have to visit. Not only once, but twice (one visit for fun, one for drinking... *g*). Then there is Deutsches Museum where tons of... See More
Costa Rica: Good surf in Costa Rica
You should check out Tamarindo. I remember a lot of surfers there, but if you are a Pro waves might be too small. Maybe Montezuma has better waves, I remember the water being quite rough down there. See More
Kaua'i: First timer looking for fun experiences on a budget
Food: Mermaids Cafe (the coolest hole-in-the-wall I have ever eaten, delicious!) Beach: Polihale State Park (the most awesome beach I have ever seen in my life, just drive until the very end of the road, even if the sign says it... See More
The Big Island: Best things to do on the Big Island?
My most favorite things to do on the The Big Island: Kīlauea Crater (visit the exhibition at the crater, drive down to the not so old lava fields) Mauna Kea (go up there with a 4x4, see the sunrise, or just... See More
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park: Is it safe for two women to drive from Johannesburg to Kruger?
The drive is VERY easy, we did that 2yrs ago. Half of the way is highway, later a very good road. We did a half-way stop at Blyde River Canyon Lodge, which should be a great and scenic place (though we had terrible weather). Make sure to visit Pilgrims... See More
Costa Rica: Top places to visit in the west coast of Costa Rica during a 5 day trip?
From my point of view one of the best beaches you can find is Tamarindo which is a very nice and easy town. I unfortunately stayed there for only one night at the Hotel Jardin Del Eden which was awesome. We then went on to the south... See More
Reykjavik: Top 5 things to see in Reykjavik, and other Top 5 highlights of Iceland
Title says all - leaving on Sunday (16/03/2014). So shoot me your Top 5 places for either Reykjavik itself or the whole country. Gogogo! 1) we have a car 2) we stay in the south west for 4 nights 3) we stay in Reykjavik 3 nights 4) great places for food also welcome... See More
Hawaii: Things to do on a short weekend trip to Big Island?
1) Mauna Kea (you need a 4x4 to go on top by car) 2) Hang around in Kona Downtown. 3) Kīlauea Volcano (also awesome by night) 4) Hilo is also nice, but can be quite wet See More