Carmen Candal

Travel Advisor

She/Her

Expertise

Sustainable Travel,
Active Travel,
Costa Rica,
Southwest US,
Queensland Australia

Travel Advisor

Profile details

About

Wildlife biologist turned travel-preneur passionate about sustainable and responsible travel. Always looking for live music and planning trips I'll never go on.

Travel style

A perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. I love exploring the sights while slowing down enough to experience the local culture and indulge in a massage.

Carmen's travel guides & trip reports

Rocky beach next to ocean during daytime

Guide

Nature Escape to Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula

The secret’s out: Costa Rica has it all. With pristine beaches, staggering volcanoes, abundant wildlife and that rich "Pura Vida" culture. It’s no wonder travelers continue to flock to this slice of...

Guide to Game Day Weekend in Athens, Georgia

Athens has always been on the radar as a music town and the home of famous music artists REM, the B52s and Widespread Panic to name a few. This college town is gaining even more attention as the home ...

Favorite hotels

Spindrift Inn

Polished boutique hotel from 1927 along Monterey Bay.

The Mirage

Casino hotel with sleek rooms overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.

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