Polaroid of the Week: Stuffed Boar's Head at Lucca Market, Tuscany, Italy

After eight unforgettable weeks exploring Costa Rica, we bid farewell yesterday. Our final days unfolded in La Fortuna—a rare unvisited spot for us both. This choice exceeded every expectation. We trekked to the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall, unwound in the 5-star Tabacón Hot Springs thermal pools heated by Arenal Volcano, and drove the scenic route around breathtaking Lake Arenal. In Arenal Volcano National Park, we spotted diverse wildlife—including unnamed species—and marveled at the floral ab

Hurricanes have become a recurring adventure in our travels. Since hitting the road full-time in 2010, weve encountered one every summer. Two years ago, on Ambergris Caye off Belizes coast, we arrived just as Hurricane Matthew loomed. Locals boarded up windows, ferries shut down, but it weakened to a tropical depression before striking. We rode it out safely in our hotel. Last year, en route from New York to New Orleans, Hurricane Irene forced a scenic detour through the Blue Ridge Mountains,

Though our remote beach house on Mexicos Costa Maya had few neighbors, it was alive with dozens of geckos of all sizes. These natural pest controllers kept mosquitoes and bugs at bay. Jess adored the tiny newborns—barely an inch long—but our favorite was this bold green gecko. He loved hanging out nearby as we cooked, read, or dined, and was incredibly photogenic, striking poses for the camera instead of scurrying away.This morning, we said goodbye to him, the other geckos, and our faithful beac