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Our first visit to the United States’ Pacific Northwest region was ushered in by a trip to Portland, Oregon. This city is surrounded by hype and and it certainly lives up to the expectations

However after getting both an unexpected travel surprise this quarter, having a question I’d love to ask my readers, as well as feeling compelled to write a little bit, I decided to type one up. For anyone new to my quarterly travel roundups, these posts highlight our travel activities by offering glimpses of things that haven’t made it onto the blog yet! Teaching others and sharing my love of travel is a dream come true and I can’t wait for more opportunities like this! Do Travel’s #FollowMeFriday travel community where bloggers share advice, stories, and pictures!

As I was working on my Master of Sustainable Tourism degree at the time, I was very excited to visit Don Juan and learn about their operations. We walked through each area of Don Juan’s grounds and learned about each process from start to finish. While the chocolate production was plenty sweet, Don Juan took it up a notch with pure Costa Rican sugar. Unlike many other plantations in the area, Don Juan’s beans are only picked by hand during peak-season to ensure freshness.

Exploring the world one vacation day at a time! About The Blog/Work With Us Fall in New England is something I’ve always wanted to experience. From the vibrant foliage to covered bridges and quaint villages, this has always been a travel goal of mine