Did you know that it is possible to see an entire beach filled with nesting turtles in Costa Rica? This amazing experience occurs on the beach in the little seaside town of Ostional, Costa Rica. We recently got to experience this for the first time (after almost four years of living in Costa Rica) and it completely blew us away! If you would like to experience this amazing turtle nesting, ... View Post
Costa Rica Language – Spanish Travel Phrases
The national Costa Rica language is Spanish. This means that it is really helpful to know at least some basic Costa Rican Spanish before visiting. If you are in touristy locations you will likely have no trouble finding someone who speaks perfect English, but it is good to know some Spanish phrases for things like going to non-touristy restaurants, filling up gas in your rental car, ... View Post
33 Best Travel Gifts for Women – 2019 Holiday Ideas
It's that time of year again....holiday shopping time! That means it is also time for us to update our list of our favorite travel gifts for women. If a woman in your life constantly talks about flight prices to various countries, tries to convince you to buy a campervan and road trip through New Zealand, and knows the most Instagrammed places in each country, this list will be perfect for ... View Post
33 Travel Gifts for Men – 2019 Holiday Ideas
It's that time of year, time to start thinking about holiday presents! This list of 33 travel gifts for men will definitely help you find the perfect gift. We hand-selected each item on this list based on things we know and love or that have come highly recommended to us by people we trust. Let's start shopping for the perfect present! Gifts for Outdoors Lovers Microfiber ... View Post
Things to Do in La Fortuna Costa Rica That You’ll Love
Ahh La Fortuna, the perfect jungle paradise filled with a ton of fun things to do. One of the (many) things we love about La Fortuna is that there are activities for everyone at a variety of price points. We put together this list of things to do in La Fortuna Costa Rica to help you find the best activities for you and your travel partners. Let's get planning! Enjoy a Day at a Hot ... View Post
Costa Rica Grocery Stores – Advice for Shopping
There are a ton of food shopping options in Costa Rica. Grocery stores in Costa Rica range from high-end markets to small mini-markets which carry all the basics you might need. It is good to know a bit about all the Costa Rica grocery stores so you can go to the one that best suits your needs. Large Grocery Store Chains There are several large grocery store chains in Costa Rica. ... View Post