Ruined by Rain: Volcán Arenal
To get from Liberia to La Fortuna, you have to take three busses: Bus #1: 7:45am from Liberia to Cañas – 1500 colones per person Bus #2: Arrive in Cañas at 9:05am and hop on a bus to Tilarán at 9:10am – 1200 colones per person Bus #3: Arrive in Tilarán at...
Rincón de la Vieja – Worth it? Eh.
To make the transition from Nicaragua into Costa Rica, we decided to spend two nights in Liberia (about 1 1/2 hours from the Peñas Blancas border). I’d heard about the UNESCO Site, Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja, and decided to give it a go; the only bummer about...
Las Isletas & Volcán Mombacho with Erik Tours
One of the big draws to Granada is the Isletas tour. The Isletas are a set of islands located southeast of Granada, in Lake Nicaragua, that were originally formed due to an avalanche of stones and mud coming off Volcán Mombacho. Numerous tour companies offer the...
Before Sunrise: Lion’s Head Hike
Anyone that's traveled with me knows just how obnoxiously loud my alarm is (but you know you secretly love it). It's especially painful when it goes off at 3:45am. My new roomie, Michelle, tried to throw a punch at me but instead knocked over a water glass. Can’t say...Hi, I’m Sarah!
Hello World! I’m Sarah Gallo, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 114 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest. Continue Reading…
FREE E-Book!
Follow me on:
