Hello - my name is Meredith, Owner and Travel Writer for Two Packs And A Pup (www.twopacksandapup.com). While we don't have a venue to host, I wanted to reach out to see if you are looking for partners to help with experiencing the stay and providing an article or short blurb for your piece once the stays have been determined. We will be residing in Colombia (Medellin) through the end of February, so we would be available to travel to a stay in a 3-hour radius and provide you written content and images or video for your piece. We also travel with our dog full-time, if pet-friendly stays would provide additional niche benefit to your audience. If interested, please respond here or feel free to email me directly at meredith@twopacksandapup.com. You can also check out our socials on Instagram @twopackstravel. Look forward to hearing from you. Best, Meredith
I’ve spent multiple trips in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, and it continues to feel like a tucked-away surf town with a strong wellness streak. It draws entrepreneurs seeking a slower pace and creative reset, which gives the area a distinctive energy without losing its small-beach vibe. For a January first-person account, Santa Teresa’s rhythm and scenery would resonate with readers looking beyond the usual resort circuit.
I'd love to contribute a first-person feature for Loaded Mag's February 2026 issue, highlighting two truly underrated destinations, one in Colombia and one in Costa Rica, that offer immersive, culturally rich experiences perfect for British travellers seeking "hidden gems" beyond the usual tourist trail. Colombia Guatape's Lakeside Eco-Retreats (Antioquia). Just two hours from Medellin, Guatape is known for its colourful town. Still, the real hidden gem lies in the private eco-lodges scattered across the Penol-Guatape Reservoir. These floating cabins and hillside domes offer sunrise kayaking, local fishing tours, indigenous cooking workshops, and panoramic views that feel worlds away from the city. Many boutique stays are eager to host travel writers and actively seek international exposure. Costa Rica Puerto Viejo's Afro-Caribbean Jungle Stays (Limon Province) On the Caribbean side, Puerto Viejo remains one of Costa Rica's most soulful, under-reported regions. Beyond the surf beaches, the area is home to Afro-Caribbean-owned jungle lodges, cacao farms, and wildlife sanctuaries that offer slow-travel experiences rooted in culture and conservation. These properties often host creators for 6-10-day stays in exchange for coverage, and they're ideal for a first-person narrative exploring food, music, nature, and community. Both destinations offer the kind of intimate, story-rich travel that Loaded readers love: authentic, scenic, and still largely undiscovered by British travellers. I can provide a complete first-person account, photography, and on-the-ground interviews with local hosts, artisans, and guides.