Any self respecting gap year adventure needs a selection of key ingredients to ensure that it feels worthwhile. After all, we’re not just talking about a holiday on the Costa del Sol, where all you require is sun, sea and sand. A gap year really needs to be an educational as well as an exhilarating […]
Tag: costa rica
Riding Through the Treetops of the Costa Rican Rainforest
An incredible experience of riding a tram through the treetops of a Costa Rican rainforest.
Making Chocolate with the Bribri in Costa Rica
An unusual experience of making chocolate with the Bribri, an indigenous tribe in Costa Rica.
A Day with the Indigenous Bribri in Costa Rica
What it’s like to spend the day in a remote village with the Bribri, an indigenous tribe in Costa Rica.
The Colorful Flora and Fauna at Manuel Antonio Park
Up-close photos of the colorful flora and fauna found at Manuel Antonio Park on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
The Gift of Happiness from Costa Rica
Details about my recent trip to Costa Rica, called “The Gift of Happiness,” and the important lessons I learned from the locals.
My Favorite Dish in Costa Rica: Steamed Sea Bass
A colorful photo of a delicious meal in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
Embracing Yoga in Playa Negra, Costa Rica
My amazing experience learning how to unplug while at a yoga retreat in a tiny Costa Rican beach town.
A Rained-Out Weekend in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
A weekend trip in Costa Rica turned out to be a lot less gratifying than what I hoped for, but travel doesn’t always go as planned.
Embracing the Solo Trip: I’m off to Costa Rica
I’m embarking on a solo trip to Costa Rica–my first real try at solo travel again since a bad experience in Paris.
Win a 2-Week Gap Adventures Trip to Costa Rica
Learn about a contest offered by Nomadic Matt in which one lucky traveler will win a free, two-week trip to Costa Rica through Gap Adventures.
Guest Post: Crossing the Border from Nicaragua to Costa Rica
Crossing the border (frontera) from one country to another in Central America is relatively easy except when it comes to going into Costa Rica. They decided if you plan on traveling by road into Costa Rica you needed another adventure. Learn about the complicated journey from one side to the other.