Category Archives: Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s 8 Best Pacific Coast Beaches

Costa Rica's 8 Best Pacific Coast Beaches

  The Pacific Coast is one of the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica and has some of the best beaches in the world. When you’re looking for crystal clear waters, white powdery sand, and some of the best views of your life, look no further. The coast of Costa Rica measures an impressive 631 […]

FOTO FRIDAY: ARENAL VOLCANO AT SUNSET

FOTO FRIDAY: ARENAL VOLCANO AT SUNSET

Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica at sunset. Located in the north of Costa Rica in La Fortuna sits Arenal Volcano. Arguably the country’s most impressive volcano, it’s still quite an active one. Having never seen an active volcano up close […]

I LIKE TURTLES

I LIKE TURTLES

Costa Rica is known for its wildlife and incredible nature.  Of course my plans there involved mainly relaxing by the beach and practicing yoga, but when the opportunity to release baby sea turtles came up, I wasn’t about to miss that. I know I gave you all the eco stats earlier, but the Osa Peninsula alone is […]

10 Things That (No One Ever Told You) Can Kill You in Costa Rica

10 Things That (No One Ever Told You) Can Kill You in Costa Rica

>> Check 200+ Hotels in San Jose – Costa Rica Our decision to go to Costa Rica was on a whim, and apart from buying durable hiking shoes, we were not prepared. As we arrived we heard many of the locals allude to the dangers of Costa Rica, I mean, it is mainly rainforest after […]

FOTO FRIDAY: FLYING OVER THE OSA PENINSULA

FOTO FRIDAY: FLYING OVER THE OSA PENINSULA

Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of flying over the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Arriving in Costa Rica, we were put on a little hopper plane that would take us to the Osa Peninsula from San Jose. Being weighed before boarding, I was certainly nervous as […]

LIVING PURA VIDA AT BLUE OSA YOGA RESORT

LIVING PURA VIDA AT BLUE OSA YOGA RESORT

I didn’t know a whole lot about Central America or Costa Rica before visiting, but if there’s one thing I knew, it was pura vida. Literally meaning “pure life”, this little phrase commonly used as a greeting packs a big punch. Pura vida is Costa Rica’s namaste; acknowledging gratitude and living life to the fullest. With awareness of this phrase quickly […]