Learn to Surf. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
The first time I was traveling in Costa Rica I rented a surf board on the beach of Tamarindo determined to learn to surf, with absolutely no prior experience. There was [...]
Release Baby Turtles into the Ocean. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
After an adventurous day horseback riding, hiking and rappelling down a 100 foot waterfall in the Costa Rican jungle, I was looking forward to nothing more than lounging around Blue Osa Yoga Retreat's Pool with a fruity cocktail. That thought lasted a mere ten minutes, until someone mentioned baby turtles.
Rappel Down a Waterfall. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
If you are man (or woman) enough to brave a steep two hour cliff-hugging horseback ride, a half hour slippery, muddy hike through the forest and a 100 foot rappel down King Louis Waterfall at Matapalo, then I have the perfect excursion for you.
Go to a Yoga Retreat. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Heading to a yoga retreat in Costa Rica frightened and excited me all at the same time. The intimidating part was that it had been over a year since I had practiced any yoga; my mat was getting dusty in the back of the closet and my downward dog looked more like a lazy cat stretching.
7 Super Photos from Around the World
Tag...I'm it. Hostelbookers has created this fun travel round up and 50+ and on the Run has said it is time for me to join the party. I put on [...]
Meet Furry Coati Animals in Costa Rica
I had many amazing adventures in Costa Rica; ziplining through the rain forest, relaxing in the famous Tabacon natural hot springs and, the most thrilling, dozens of furry Coati creatures [...]
Relax in a Warm Costa Rica Hot Spring
Natural Hot Springs exist all over the world and are defined as sites where groundwater is discharged at a particular location. Out of all the places in the world, I was [...]
Zipline Though the Costa Rican Rain Forest
Who dreams up things like ziplining? Seriously? Is there some crazy adventurer who sits around and says,"I'll tie cords to these here trees, attach a person to a pulley and [...]