There’s something truly enchanting about Europe in December. With its festive spirit, twinkling lights, and cozy atmosphere, it’s a magical time to explore the continent. After living in Europe for 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of spending the holiday season in a variety of countries. In this blog post, I’ll share my top picks […]
Is San José, Costa Rica Safe? One Traveler Weighs In
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Costa Rica-based freelance writer. When I visited San José for the first time in 2022, I arrived with a chip on my shoulder after having read article after article about how dangerous the city is. Now that I live only 30 minutes away, my opinion has changed […]
The 9 Best Hotels in San José, Costa Rica
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Costa Rica–based freelance writer for BMTM. Now that you’ve decided to visit eco-paradise, aka Costa Rica, it’s time to decide where to stay in the country’s capital city. The best hotels in San José are here to accommodate. From quaint coffee-farm digs to high-rise hotels in the […]
The 7 Best Rimowa Dupes
Sleek, silver, and durable, Rimowa suitcases are the pinnacle of utilitarian yet stylish travel gear. However, the $1400+ price tag feels out of reach for most travelers, myself included! Thankfully, Rimowa doesn’t have a monopoly on chic and practical luggage. So I went on a quest to find the best Rimowa lookalikes on the market […]
33 Awesome Things to Do in Mexico City
It’s no coincidence that one of the grandest and most extravagant Aztec cities lies below present-day Mexico City. It blows my mind that the Aztec people built the city of Tenochtitlán on top of a lake. Several hundred years later, the megametroplis of Mexico City has expanded for miles, smack-dab on top of where the […]