Just after we were married, my Costa Rican husband and I were in Tamarindo with my mother-in-law and my parents. We were sitting out on the patio enjoying a cold Imperial when we suddenly heard the cries of the famous howler monkey. My husband right...
Just imagine a bustling hot open-air kitchen- preferably in the cloud forest- full of people talking and laughing. There definitely has to be some Latin music and a band of kids running in circles and yelling. As each person arrives, they place on th...
I’m a Colorado girl- born and raised. Yet I am constantly surprised by how much our state has to offer! From waterfall mountain hikes to sled-dog rides at the YMCA, Colorado never ceases to enthrall me. So when we were invited on a press trip to see...
With so much to do and see, the laid-back surf town of Nosara on the Nicoya peninsula has grown in popularity over the years, welcoming surfers, wellness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, and thrill seekers of all ages. The result? Plenty of exquisite...
Jaco Beach is one of the most well-known beaches in all of Costa Rica. It’s got lots of different types of accommodations, and activities, and for years has been one of the easiest beaches to access from the Central Valley of Costa Rica. The beach is...
Costa Rica is one of the leading destinations in the world for surfers, offering warm water and consistent swells perfectly suited for all skill levels. From hosting international surf championships to people learning to surf for the first time, Cost...
Wondering when’s the best time to visit Costa Rica? Well, to be honest, there’s no bad time to visit. With a temperate climate year-round, and friendly people always ready to welcome tourists, Costa Rica is a true tropical paradise. Costa Rica weathe...
Ode to one of my favorite Costa Rican farms, Lecheria Corso. Located on the skirts of the Poas Volcano near the sleepy little town of Grecia, Costa Rica, is a working farm that you can visit for the day. It’s also just around the corner from la Paz W...
A few years ago I went on the Espiritu Santo Coffee Tour with some friends, and I have been wanting to write about it ever since. I fell in love with the tour and the location and wanted to write about it because it’s an easy day trip from San Jose,...
It s no secret that my absolute favorite thing to do in Costa Rica is eat traditional Costa Rican food – especially in local restaurants. Living in Costa Rica expanded my culinary tastes beyond belief (can you believe I never really ate vegetables be...
