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6 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Rio Celeste

Costa Rica

6 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Rio Celeste

Posted on March 30, 2016 38 Comments

It’s hard to believe I lived in Costa Rica for a year and a half. Well, that’s not entirely true. Some days it felt as if I’ was there for an eternity and never had any life other than the one was currently living. Some days it felt as if the magic of living above the streets … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, Rio Celeste, Travel Tips

Ocean Views and Starry Skies at Rancho Armadillo Estate in Playas del Coco

Posted on March 15, 2016 2 Comments

The walls of the open-air lounge at Rancho Armadillo Estate are adorned with newspaper clippings with headlines that read “The Kindest Hotel Owner in Costa Rica” and “Rancho Armadillo: Like Visiting a Friend With a Really Cool House.” There are pictures of local children’s soccer teams too and hand painted gifts of thanks from school groups. This is all … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Playas del Coco

Living abroad: 10 Scenes from my Life as an Expat in Costa Rica

Posted on March 8, 2016 7 Comments

One week. After one year, five months and four days of living abroad in Costa Rica, one week is all I have left of my life in the rainforest. Beyond that week lies a future filled with unknowns. The pending end of this chapter of my life is a natural time to reflect – well … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, Expat Life, Living Abroad, travel

Chasing Waterfalls in Montezuma

Posted on February 11, 2016 6 Comments

Standing atop a damp crag of a rock, peaking over the edge of Montezuma Falls as a stream of water swiftly plummets downward, violently kicking off the jagged cliff side and bucketing into the deep pool below, I felt something I hadn’t felt to expect in this moment — paralyzing fear. All through the past 14-months … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, Montezuma, waterfalls

Beach Exploring With an ATV Rental in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Posted on February 3, 2016 2 Comments

With only one day to spend in Santa Teresa and miles of beaches to explore, my Tico travel buddy Diego and I knew we needed a way to cover a lot of ground fast. With a set of wheels in the form of an ATV rental in Santa Teresa we had exactly what we needed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, Santa Teresa

Among the Treetops at Luz en el Cielo Hotel in Montezuma

Posted on January 28, 2016 2 Comments

Bright pink hues of the rising sun filter through the verdant treetops and softly land at the base of my bed, before melting into a bright yellow. It is dawn in Montezuma, Costa Rica and from my vantage point in the vista cabina at Luz en el Cielo Eco B&B I can just make out … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, Montezuma

Farewell to Costa Rica’s Rainy Season

Posted on December 23, 2015 2 Comments

Today I’m headed back to the United States to spend Christmas with my family in Maryland and ring in the New Year with a few of my travel buddies from Madrid in Washington D.C. I can’t wait to spend time with my family, eat way too much of my mom’s cooking, and relax and reset … [Read more…]

Posted in: Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: Costa Rica, mist, rainforest, rainforest friday

Discovering Costa Rican Traditions at the San Jose Oxcart Parade

Posted on November 30, 2015 1 Comment

If there’s one defining symbol of Costa Rican culture, it has to be the oxcart (ok, apart from football jerseys, coffee and cerveza Imperial, that is). The importance of the oxcart, or carreta, dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. The elaborate, hand-painted carts were first used as a means to transport coffee beans. While coffee is now … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: blog, Costa Rica, San Jose

6 Ways to Experience Costa Rica Like a Local

Posted on October 8, 2015 1 Comment
Traveling less and living more has allowed me to learn how to experience Costa Rica like a local.
Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America | Tagged: Central America, Costa Rica

Tips for Women Traveling to Guatemala

Posted on August 26, 2015 16 Comments
Guatemala is a beautiful travel destination for female solo travelers full of natural beauty, history and culture. Some simply safety precautions can help you to have an enjoyable and safe trip. Follow these top tips for women traveling to Guatemala.
Posted in: Blog, Costa Rica, Latin America, Solo Travel, Travel Tips | Tagged: blog, Guatemala, Women Who Travel Solo
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Meet Lauren

Lauren Salisbury is a travel blogger who has been to 45 countries.

Thanks for visiting Something In Her Ramblings! My name is Lauren and I'm an adventurous solo traveler who has ventured to 56 countries and counting. Having lived abroad in Australia, Spain and the Costa Rican rainforest, Something In Her Ramblings is my space to share stories, resources and travel tips with fellow women solo travelers.

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