19 essentials for your remote island tropical vacation packing list

tropical vacation packing list

We had a great time during our recent stay at Al Natural Resort on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama, but it was our first time vacationing on a remote tropical island and we weren’t completely prepared for the reality on the ground. It’s sort of like Gilligan’s Island except with a few more bungalows. … Read more

LA like a local: 5 spots to skip (and what to see instead)

LA is a world-class tourism destination to be sure: an amazing foodie scene, perfect weather, reasonably nice beaches, the seemingly-pervasive culture of “the industry” and more than enough aspiration to go around. But there are plenty of stops on the typical circuit that belong in a particular category: L.A. tourist traps that people still keep … Read more