Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio is Costa Rica’s most popular National Park – even though it is the smallest one in the country! Often listed as one of the most beautiful National Parks …

Costa Rica has over 26 national parks. Two of them combine lush, green jungle, wild animals and sandy beaches: Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast and and Cahuita on the Caribbean. Most travelers don’t have time to hop from coast to coast, so read on for a closer look at both to find which might be the right fit for you.

Costa Rica is a paradise not only for beach lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, but also for thrill seekers, offering a number of activities for adventurous travelers. Here are my top five:

When you travel long term, your budget becomes your Bible. This is why we wanted to share a break down on how much it cost for us to travel through Central America – including all the splurges and island vacations.

A few years ago I would have answered the question of safety in Costa Rica with a sound YES, but after my trip at the end of 2018, I felt …

We celebrated exactly 1,000 days of travel yesterday here in Santiago! Today we share the highs, lows, lessons and recommendations of days 901-1000 of this globetrotting adventure!

In 400 days of travel, we have had countless unforgettable travel moments, and share with you here our tops & flops, travel mishaps, favorite experiences and travel recommendations.

La Fortuna should not be missed on a visit to Costa Rica- a gorgeous waterfall, hot springs and a volcano, plus some of the country’s most beautiful scenery!

Samara Beach is a hidden gem in the Nicoya Peninsula. It’s not completely overrun by tourists yet – and that’s why we say: Please don’t g to Samara Beach. We want to keep it to ourselves!

Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation tips from around the world. All are places where we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Casa 69 in San Jose, Costa Rica.