History lives in the way neighbours call across a fence, in recipes passed down without measuring cups, and in old names that still mark roads and hills. Green slopes drop to warm water, and every village keeps its own stories about who arrived and who stayed.
The climate is tropical, with a drier stretch early in the year and a rainier season from mid-year, so mornings start bright and afternoons may bring a passing shower. Pack light layers and leave room for detours. A Local Friend tells you when to go early and when to linger over one more story at sunset.
