2. Costa Rica
Fly into Limon to avoid the congested and population-dense capital city of San Jose. Rent a car at the airport and spend four days exploring the Monteverde Cloudforest. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables, drink coffee, zip-line, climb trees, read, bird-watch, make a drink in your room, and watch the rolling clouds obscure miles of dense, lush vegetation.
#ForTheCulture:Â Eat Gallo Pinto. Costa Rica’s national dish of rice and beans was first crafted by Africans tasked with helping to build an early railroad system in the country.
1. Chile
We realize Chile is very far but The Carretera Austral is one of the more visually epic experiences one can have. The ideal way to explore this South American country’s unparalleled natural beauty is by renting a car and driving Chile‘s Route 7. The famous highway runs south for about 770Â miles passing through rural Patagonia.
Eric has revolved in and out of passport controls for over 20 years. From his first archaeological field school in Belize to rural villages in Ethiopia and Buddhist temples in Laos, Eric has come smile to smile with all walks of life. A writer, photographer and entrepreneur, the LA native believes the power of connectivity and community is enriched through travel.