I just got back from travelling Costa Rica on my own and had an amazing time. Though some people are nervous to travel alone, it’s an amazing experience that everyone has to try at least once in their lifetime. If you plan the right way, stay safe, and know what you’re doing, taking a solo trip is incredible. After making my way through the rainforest I’ve put together this guide for you so that you’ll have everything you need to tackle the globe on your own! Here are a few things you can’t leave home without: 1. A Great Tour Guide I was so fortunate on my trip to Costa Rica to have my now, dear friend, Andrea from Souljourn Adventure guide me through the first 6 days of my trip. She took me to all of the best spots in Costa Rica and showed me all of the local spots and…
We’re still here for another 2 days – Just a quick (kind of quick) update on where we’ve been and what we’ve seen so far here in Costa Rica…so much to share and so little time. We spent our first night in Manuel Antonio (Quepos) and then off to Dominical Costa Rica. Dominical is this sleepy and VERY rustic little surf town in the south part of Costa Rica (Puntarenas Region) just south of Manuel Antonio, near Uvita. We arrived during their Green Season (better known as the rainy season) as May and June are known as the two months with the most rain. It is a very highly sought-after destination for many ex-pats (from U.S. and Canada) who want to live permanently in Costa Rica. It’s lush and simply beautiful. We arrived at our Villa and began the fun task of settling in. It was complete ‘outdoor’ living except for the…