Tom Harris
Americas & Adventure Travel Writer
Travel writer and photographer covering the Americas - from Caribbean coastlines to US national parks. Tom focuses on destination guides, road trips, and practical travel planning.
Tom has spent the last eight years exploring North, Central, and South America, with extended stays in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and across the US mainland. His writing combines on-the-ground experience with actionable logistics - the kind of detail that saves you time and money on the road.
Areas of Expertise
- Caribbean and Central America travel (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico)
- US destinations, state parks, and island guides (Hawaii, Florida, Pacific Northwest)
- Canada road trips and outdoor adventure
- Travel budgeting, logistics, and itinerary building
Writing Approach
Tom writes destination guides built on real travel experience. Every recommendation comes from personal visits - he includes the practical details (costs, transport options, timing, crowd levels) that turn a rough idea into a workable trip plan.
Articles by Tom Harris (115)
Limon Costa Rica: Beaches, Sloths, Cruise Port Guide
Skip Puerto Limon's in-town beaches: the real Limon Costa Rica payoff sits 45 minutes south at Cahuita's reef, Cocles surf, and Tortuguero canals.
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Uvita Costa Rica: Whales, Waterfalls, Tides, Costs
Two humpback seasons, a Whale Tail sandbar walkable only 60-90 minutes before low tide, and the Uvita Costa Rica logistics most guides skip.
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Costa Rica Airports: SJO vs LIR, Codes, Drive Times
Picking between Costa Rica airports? SJO saves 3 hours to Manuel Antonio; LIR saves 3-4 to Tamarindo. Here's how to choose before booking.
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Quepos Costa Rica: Fishing, Park, Costs and Timing
Skip the closed-on-Tuesday surprise: Quepos Costa Rica planned by costs, weather windows, sportfishing seasons, and Quepos vs Manuel Antonio.
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Best Beaches in Costa Rica for Wildlife: 2026 Guide
Ranking the best beaches in Costa Rica for wildlife by real sighting odds: 70,000 olive ridley nests at Nancite, sloths at Manuel Antonio, jaguars at Osa.
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Costa Rica Adventure Tours: Bijagua, Rio Celeste, Budgets
Rio Celeste tubing runs $45-$75, Tenorio NP entry is $12-$15, and a 10-day Costa Rica adventure tours itinerary lands at $1,800-$2,400 per person.
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Rio Celeste Costa Rica: Tickets, Trail, Best Months
253 stairs, a 7 km trail, and a $12 SINAC ticket that sells out: what most Rio Celeste Costa Rica guides leave out before you book.
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Things to Do in Guanacaste Costa Rica: Local's Guide
Planning things to do in Guanacaste Costa Rica? Skip the overrated stops: here's which beaches, surf breaks, and volcano hikes are worth your PTO.
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Things to do in La Fortuna Costa Rica: 3-5 day plan
Skip wasted drives: things to do in La Fortuna Costa Rica ranked with prices, booking lead times, and the clearest months for Arenal views.
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Costa Rica Volcanoes Cloud Forest and Beaches Itinerary
This Costa Rica volcanoes cloud forest and beaches itinerary drives the SJO triangle clockwise with real drive times, park fees, and booking traps.
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MTY code, taxis, hotels: Monterrey international airport
MTY is often mistaken for MRY - use this monterrey international airport cheat sheet for address, airlines, taxis, and best nearby hotels.
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Top 10 Best Restaurants in Cocoa Beach, Ranked by Vibe
TripAdvisor's #1 spot has 8,300+ reviews - and the best key lime pie isn't on the sand. Find the best restaurants in cocoa beach, updated for 2026.
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