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...
Victoria Falls Gorge Swing!
Contrary to most, I found Victoria Falls itself to be a disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, they were beautiful and powerful, but they weren’t as captivating as Iguazú Falls in my opinion. It was a hazy day and the mist was strong, so unfortunately we didn’t get our...
Hogsback: Inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkien?
Hogsback, while not originally on our itinerary, was praised by other backpackers we met in South Africa. So what did we do? Cancelled our hostel in East London and drove to Hogsback to set up camp before nightfall. Shortly thereafter, we took a short hike to the 39...
Almost Mugged…
We awoke to a beautiful view of the Dead Sea and drove to the entrance of Wadi Mujib. Our guide decided not to tell us that we would get soaking wet, so we spent a few minutes scrambling to waterproof our bags. We put on the mandatory life jackets and started hiking....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…
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