San Juan Travel Articles

 
Finding the Independent Caribbean
Finding the Independent Caribbean The first thing that probably comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the Caribbean is a white sand beach with warm turquoise water and swaying palm trees. The second thing is probably an all-inclusive resort with expensive yachts and retired expats. For independent travelers, the latter is mostly a deterrent for a beach vacation on a Caribbean island. With some small considerations and thoughtful planning, you can turn what you might think to be a standard Caribbean vacation into an adventurous taste of island life.
Travelling the Lenca Trail – Honduras, Central America
Nathan Richards had chanced on something special - an experience purely occasioned by lack of forward planning and a desire to cut corners. He felt privileged to have made this journey, to have travel
Going Bananas for Monkeys in Costa Rica – Costa Rica, Central America
Going Bananas for Monkeys in Costa Rica – Costa Rica, Central America

Zoo monkeys swill beer, smoke and play with themselves. Gina M. Larson goes to Costa Rica to find out if monkeys in the wild are any more tame.


Never Thought I’d be Glad to see a Starbucks – San Juan, Puerto Rico
John Cosby, a coffee-lover looks for coffee in Puerto Rico and is grateful to find a Starbucks.
Circumnavigating Puerto Rico By Car – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Susan Allen soon realizes why all the cars have dents in Puerto Rico.
San Juan Travel Facts
The Basics City Name: San Juan Where is it located?: San Juan is located in Puerto Rico, in the northeastern part of the island, on the Atlantic Ocean. Why do people go there?: San Juan is the perfect draw for those who want all the offerings of a large city, but with beautiful beaches and [...]