Discovering Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Road Trips

The fastest way (usually) to drive around Puerto Rico is to take the toll roads (autopistas). This is fine if you want to just get from A to B as quickly as possible, but if you have the time, I urge you to explore the roads beyond the autopista. You … [Read More...]

Joyuda: A Must For Seafood Lovers

Joyuda on the west coast of Puerto Rico has been on my radar ever since arriving in Puerto Rico. Why? Because whenever I have asked for recommendations on great seafood restaurants, the number ONE answer I get is; ‘You have to check out road 102 in … [Read More...]

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2012 San Sebastian Street Festival, Old San Juan

This week, the 2012 San Sebastian Street Festival (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián) will turn Old San Juan into one HUGE street party. The four day event kicks off on Thursday January 12 at 5pm and ends late on Sunday January 15 (well actually Jan … [Read More...]

Big Tree Trail, El Yunque

Big Tree Trail in El Yunque was my very first experience of the rainforest over 10 years ago and it’s still one of my favorite (relatively easy) hikes in El Yunque. The added bonus, like La Mina Trail, Big Tree Trail takes you to the cascading … [Read More...]

Parque De Las Palomas, Old San Juan

STOP: If you suffer from Ornithophobia (a fear of birds), then Parque de las Palomas in Old San Juan is not for you… For those who are okay with being in close proximity to Pigeons then Parque de las Palomas makes for a great stop during your … [Read More...]