Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Sunsets on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast

One of the things I love most about New York City is its endless array of discoveries. I maintain a constantly growing Google Drive list of must-visit spots—from beaches and parks to hidden plazas, unexplored neighborhoods, top restaurants, cozy coffee shops, pizza joints, art galleries, and bars. Despite crossing off items regularly, the list only expands. During my recent NYC visit, I checked off several while adding even more, including a long-awaited trip to photograph the iconic Green-Woo

We adore sunsets, and nothing compares to watching one unfold on the beach. After two months along Costa Ricas Pacific Coast during rainy season, clear evenings are rare treasures. Mornings often bring vibrant blue skies and abundant sunshine, but afternoons typically turn gray, cloudy, and culminate in torrential downpours unlike any weve experienced. So, on those fortunate rain-free afternoons, we head to the beach with our puppy. Were rewarded with skies transforming from bright blue to vibr

When we booked our Southeast Asia trip, we dreamed of months on tropical white-sand beaches—island-hopping, lounging in hammocks, and soaking up the sun.Reality differed: Since arriving in Thailand in October, wed visited few beaches beyond initial stops at Koh Lanta, Ko Phi Phi, and Phuket. Our itinerary focused on landlocked Laos and central and northern Thailand. In Malaysia, we explored Kuala Lumpur and the Cameron Highlands, far from coastal bliss.Local friends recommendations led us to Lan