​It is amazing how easy is to cross borders nowadays.  My family and I had the chance to go to Nicaragua on a day trip while staying in a beautiful property in Costa Rica,  Dreams Las Mareas.  

We left around 7 am and in 20 minutes we were at the border, the immigration process was fairly simple, a stamp and off we go. As a tip, we went on a Sunday so there are fewer people at the cross point.  Our first stop was the Mirador Catarina, a magical place with a stunning view of the Apoyo Lagoon.  There you can buy a lot of ornaments and local crafts from the region.  

Next stop was to see the stunning and active Volcan Masaya, the tour guide explained to us that there are day and night tours.  We had the privilege to admire the Nindiri Crater and were lucky enough to see some Magma.  It is impressive and so worth visiting.

Our tour included a fantastic lunch at Hotel Dario in Granada, the city of Granada is just a beautiful colonial town.  It has great restaurants and boutique hotels, a little gem that deserves a longer visit.   We enjoyed a great cup of Cafe Las Flores at a beautiful coffee place around the plaza

Last but not least, our day ended up with a boat tour in the beautiful Lake Nicaragua where we could spot monkeys and different kind of birds.   I hope you enjoy the pictures.

  have always considered myself very confident when it comes to moving countries or houses.   Recently, my husband and I counted the times we have moved and for me it adds up to 12 properties since college, noticing that this move had taken places in 7 different countries in 10 years.   Yes, I know too many changes perhaps!   We have two kids that also enjoy moving,  Do we raise kids with an open mind or they just get used too?  In the plus side I am emotionally unattached to any material goods, which, is good in my opinion.  

In my experience,  international moves are easier than in between countries.   In the last 3 and a half years we have lived in Panama, we moved twice and it has been so exhausting mentally and physically.   Is it a country experience?  or It is just the fact that the process is so short and you have fewer expectations.  Instead of a long orientation process of laws and regulations that takes weeks and allows you to prepare mentally for it.  The truth I am not sure so  I guess, I just have to wait and expect another move soon.   

​I have always heard great things about Costa Rica, I actually been there a couple of times specifically to San Jose, the capital. However, my husband insisted that we all needed to go together to Guanacaste a province in the northwestern part of Costa Rica. Trust me he was not wrong, we flew to San Jose and then drove to La Cruz, it is about a 5 hours drive, which passed by so quickly as we stop by different points of interests. Keep in mind there is a small airport in Liberia where you can also fly directly.

First, we wanted to enjoy local fruits and no place better than the Orotina fruit stand, where you can find all kind of exotic fruits, my personal favorite one is Mamon chino (Costa Rican Rambutan) and Maranon de agua (Jamaican Apple), local snacks such as plantain chips and the most refreshing coco water.

Who does not enjoy a taste of local food so our guide Rogelio suggested we stop by at Mi Finca a lovely casual restaurant, where you can spot Guacamayas. Then, we decided to continue to the beautiful Dreams Las Mareas located in El Jobo close to La Cruz, a stunning property and a must if you are looking for a very secluded resort family friendly.

Once we arrived they made us feel like we were home, top service and beautiful landscape. We had a room with a swim out pool with ocean view, honestly, it felt like paradise. The property has a toboggan and many fantastic restaurants, our favorite was the Himitsu where we had fresh seafood from the area.

We decided to do two day trips from the hotel during our week in the property, one to Nicaragua as the hotel is about 30 minutes from the border and the other one call the Mega Combo, where we did Zip lining, horse back riding, a sort of tubing and at the end we enjoyed the thermal waters from the Volcano after a very interesting mud bath. What can beat that!

Hope you enjoy the photos.

​xoxo

​Soon I will have a big birthday and although as I age I am more into experiences than material presents most of us struggle while trying to find the perfect gift for our girlfriends, Does she has it?  Would she like it?  Would she return it? We have all been there.  Personally, money and certificates are not an option unless requested. I believe why cannot we take a moment in our busy schedules to find something special for our friends.  It is easier than what we think, even though your best friend may have it all, you cannot go wrong with the following gifts.

​A few days back My family and I had a lovely vacation, we went back to a place that is close to my heart as my husband and I lived there 10 years ago.  For this trip, we decided to take our kids to Tulum in the Riviera Maya about one and a half hour trip from Cancun Airport, a place so peaceful and full of history.  

We stayed at the Dreams Riviera Cancun a beautiful hotel Hacienda Style, we had a swim out suite perfect for very active kids, that as soon as they wake up love to jump in the water.  

We visited the Tulum Ruins and then we went for a dip to a beautiful Cenote  (natural pit of water).   The Gran Cenote is just beautiful and so worth going to visit.    

I hope you enjoy the photos! 

​I love to travel, but nowadays with security lines and long walking distance in airports, I have become so practical when taking a plane.  I will love to share with you, my travel uniform as I call it.  


1. Basic knit jacket by Jcrew.
2.  Comfortable jeans, my favorite pair is from  Mother Jeans.
3. Basic white tee by  Banana Republic.
4. Ballerina flats, Tory Burch foldable are very comfortable and easy to pack.
5. Ray Ban foldable aviators.
6. My MZ Wallace travel bag.
7. Makeup remover wipes by Bioderma.
8. Bumble and bumble hairdresser's invisible oil.
9. Cashmere scarf by Burberry.
10. Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne.