Caribbean

Rastafarian vibes, friendly people, clear-sparkling water and dark mangrove jungle make up the Caribbean coast of both Panama and Costa Rica

And of course, very very strange animals

(Caiman croc in front of some sunbathing turtles)

These last two are from Tortugero, a place only reachable by three buses and two boats. The small town is alight with music at all times of the day, and the jungle alongside the rivers is vast enough to encompass and hide the many resorts which boast of turtle spotting and luxury pools. 

Bocas del Toro, Panama, where a Kuna native sells representations of their traditional clothing. Bocas seemed to exist somewhere between laid-back paradise and Australian-filled party land. Luckily a middle ground exists, and we were able to explore the beautiful snorkeling, starfish beaches and dolphin infested waters as well as chill at some of the most interesting bars I've ever been to. 

(Guanabana-excellent in batidos)

And of course it always help if you end up in paradise with absolutely amazing people.