Encouraging women to try adventurous travel
Have you ever wanted to visit a private island? Well, if you are staying near Playa Samara, you can kayak to the uninhabited Isla Chora. With a sandy beach and snorkeling off its shores, kayaking to Isla Chora is a unique adventure activity that all …
When I saw images of Rio Celeste online, while researching Costa Rica, I was blown away by the color. Yes, it was a bit out of the way, but look at it!! It was on the “maybe” list for a long time until Rebecca found …
Rebecca and I were both a little nervous about the Cerro Chato hike. We did extensive research and found mixed reviews on the difficulty, which is how we decided to allow ourselves 3 hours each way and no rushing whatsoever. The morning of the hike, …
One of the first things you will read about when researching Costa Rica are the hot springs created by the active volcanos in the country. La Fortuna is a hot bed (pun intended) of hot spring resorts and day spas. I enjoy a candlelight warm …
While in Costa Rica, I convinced Rebecca to do whitewater rafting in La Fortuna, with the condition that we do the slightly easier, Class II & III Rio Balsa Tour with Wave Expedition. Having gone whitewater rafting a couple times growing up, I knew we …
A major export for Costa Rica is coffee beans. We knew we had to learn more about the growing process from the source. On our way to La Fortuna, we stopped at Doka Estate for a coffee tour. It was delicious and delightful. Arriving to …