Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez is a full-time traveler, former professional tour guide, and the founder of Witty Passport. Over fifteen years and more than 50 countries across six continents, she has led group tours through Southeast Asia, navigated the remote highlands of South America, and written the kind of destination guides she always wished existed — practical, specific, and built on real experience rather than recycled itineraries.

Secret Treasures of Costa Rica: Discover Undiscovered Destinations and Local Favorites

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Hidden Waterfalls and Pristine Beaches Discovering Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Secrets When I turned 35, I made a deal with myself: no more saving the good stuff for someday. The trip I’d been pinning photos of for four years finally had a departure date — and I was done letting Costa Rica exist only as a … Read more

Costa Rica’s Best Kept Secrets: Undiscovered Places Off the Beaten Path

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Escaping the Crowds in Paradise My boss handed me a bonus check and said “invest it wisely.” I invested it in a round-trip ticket and two weeks somewhere I’d been dreaming about since a geography class in eighth grade — Costa Rica, that tiny sliver of Central America that somehow crams volcanoes, rainforests, and two … Read more

Sailing Through France’s Vineyard Regions: The Ultimate Wine Lover’s River Journey

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My passport sat blank in a drawer for two years after I got it — I kept saying “soon” until a friend called me out at dinner. We booked flights that night. I barely slept. That impulsive decision landed me on a sun-drenched river in France, a glass of locally-produced Burgundy in hand, watching ancient … Read more

Meteora Monasteries: Dress Code Explained for Each Site

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This is the complete guide to the Meteora monastery dress code — everything you need to know before you visit one of Greece’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Whether you’re planning your first trip or returning for another look at these breathtaking cliff-top monasteries, getting your clothing right is essential to ensure you’re actually … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Surfing in Sayulita, Mexico

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After two years of looking at the same four walls, I made a list of every place I’d told myself “I’ll go when things settle down.” Then I started at the top — and somehow, Sayulita, Mexico was waiting right there. I showed up with zero surfing experience, a slightly sunburned nose, and no idea … Read more

Top 10 Surf Spots in Mexico You Can’t Miss

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My father worked for 38 years saying he’d travel when he retired. He retired and then kept finding reasons not to go. I watched that happen and promised myself I wouldn’t do the same thing — so when the pull of the Pacific finally got loud enough, I booked a one-way ticket to Mexico and … Read more