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Top 10 List Series Posts - Page 3 in Javi the Frog's Travel Blog

5 Ways To Survive a Trip to Costa Rica With Kids

While Costa Rica might be known for some of its more romantic spots and scenery – like beach sunsets and waterfalls – there are definitely a ton of kid-friendly places that will keep the young ones entertained (and in awe!) and will keep the old ones sane. In fact, Costa Rica is probably the most kid-friendly destination in Central America...[More]

Places for First-Time Visitors to Go in Costa Rica

Often, when I meet first-time visitors, they always want to tell me where they are going to see if they have left anything out. That is an impossible question! Costa Rica has so much to explore; with beaches, on both coasts, numbering in the hundreds, over 150 wildlife parks, reserves and refuges and many volcanoes... [More]

10 Practical Ways That International Travel Can Change Your Life

International travel can be an exciting adventure and an opportunity for a person to have new experiences. But it is also a time for individuals and loved ones to grow, teach and learn. Consider these 10 practical, often overlooked, ways that travel can change your life.... [More]

Canyoning near La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano

8 Goals you should make when Visiting Costa Rica

Traveling to a foreign country can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned traveler. It’s easy to get caught up in all the saving, budgeting, planning and packing – and to be stressed out and frazzled before you even touch down.... [More]

Dont be this guy! Caught on his phone while on vacation in Costa Rica

How NOT to See Costa Rica

There are hundreds of blog posts on how to see Costa Rica so I decided to take a bit of a different angle on this idea and show you things you should NOT do while you are visiting my beautiful country. So without further ado here are 6 tips on how NOT to see Costa Rica... [More]

5 Adventure Travel Hot Spots in Latin America

Latin America offers many beautiful attractions for visitors. Here are five of the hottest adventure spots that you should definitely add to you bucket list... [More]

The Basics of Costa Rica

For those that are planning to travel to Costa Rica, it is important to know the basics of the country before you arrive. Costa Rica is rich in history, diversity and adventure, so you don’t want the little things you don’t know to bog down your trip. Read our Costa Rica wrap-up, and then start planning your trip – your adventure awaits... [More]

Beautiful suspension bridge in Monteverde

The 6 different kinds of Forests in Costa Rica

While Costa Rica’s total land mass may not be impressive, the amount of different species that occupy that small area is certainly impressive. Those species, including wild cats, monkeys and birds, live in the many different types of forests in Costa Rica; many of which are part of a National Park, reserve or refuge... [More]

Amazing pool at the JW Marriott Guanacaste

Costa Rica's Top 5 Luxury Hotels

Costa Rica will not disappoint any tourist looking to spend a little time in paradise. Costa Rica is a "must-visit" during any Central America trip, and booking your stay at one of this spectacular resorts will ensure you have all the details covered so you can focus on everything that this travel hotspots has to offer... [More]

The 8 Happiest Places in Costa Rica

Disney may be the happiest place on earth, but Costa Rica has many happy places. Take that mouse boy! From nature to technology (or a lack of), and from racing to relaxing, here are 8 places you can visit in Costa Rica if smiling and being generally happy is something that you’re in to... [More]

8 Hauntingly Beautiful Latin American Ghost Towns

Towns sometimes outlive their own usefulness, and when they do, it looks freaking awesome. Here are 8 cities that were left to ruin, but it definitely didn't ruin the interesting view...[More]

10 Destination Weddings That Only The Brave Attempt

It’s a nice day for a destination wedding. Well, for the couple getting married at least. These wedding destinations might not be as exciting for the guests. Let’s just hope there is an open bar...[More]

Kicking back on a hammock in Puerto Viejo

10 Easy Ways to Recharge a Stressed Brain

There are lots of ways to recharge a stressed brain that will have more permanent effects than a ball that you squeeze to distract you for a few moments. Here are 10 ways to help control your inner Hulk:.. [More]

Romantic Heart in the Sand in Costa Rica

10 Romantic Gestures for Your Vacation

Remember this 10 tips to maintain love in the air, specially on vacation! ...[More]

6 Toughest Hiking Trails in the World

The path can actually take as many forms as you like, the traverse consists of mostly rolling, untouched wildnerness. However, there are few ways to achieve access across its totality, which spans from South Africa to Lesotho, without climbing one of these wrought-iron bear traps turned death ladders...[More]

10 Popular Foods to Try When Traveling Abroad

It might be the best part of travel. Yeah, I said that. Here are some of the most popular foods from abroad. I dare you to get to the end and not be drooling... [More]

People praying inside Cartago's Church in Costa Rica

10 Beautiful Churches in Latin America

Faith inspires beauty and these beautiful churches and cathedrals of Latin America are the best proof. Check out my list of the arguably top 10 most beautiful churches in Latin America... [More]

8 Overwhelming Swarms of Cute Animals that Could Totally Take Over the World

These animals may look cute, but I advise you to look past their cuddly fuzzy coats and little button eyes. What are they doing in a big group like that? What are they talking about? Is it about me?...[More]

The 9 Most Bizarre Things That Have Washed Up on Beaches

Sometimes you find a cool shell at the beach and your day has been made. Well, what if you would've found one of THESE crazy things. The ocean is a place of unexplored beauty and mystery, but at times that mystery gets upped to the next level. All of these are mostly unexplained things that have, in one way or another, wound up found by someone on a beach...[More]

8 Weirdest Cruise Trips

And you thought cruises were all the same. All these strange examples of commercial cruise ships continue to ask the long-pondered question, "Why simply be weird when you can be weird on a boat?...[More]