How did you get started traveling? I’ve always been inspired by travel and it has continually been something of interest to me. I grew up only visiting family in Florida and never saw much of the world as a kid. When
Between the infamous Red Light District and the legality of a certain illicit substance, Amsterdam has a slanted reputation that didn’t make it land at the top of my travel list while I was exploring Europe. But going beyond the Red Light
Last month I had the opportunity to go to Panama with the company I work for, Outward Bound Costa Rica, and take a scuba certification course. The course ended about two days before I was expecting, giving me the opportunity
I started my blog Something In Her Ramblings about a year and a half ago, not only to document my travels around Europe while teaching English in Madrid, but also with the hope of inspiring other women to take a bold
"Don’t touch anything in the forest,” a guide says to an eager-listening group of visitors on a sunny day in the rainforest of Caribbean Costa Rica. “The forest is like a museum,” he adds. “You don’t touch anything.” This is the main
It's hard to believe, but today I am celebrating 6 months in Costa Rica! I moved to a rainforest base (relatively) near San José, the country's capital, for a job with Outward Bound Costa Rica, an educational organization that helps students learn
The jungle of Costa Rica is a beautiful place to live. But, as far as seasons go, we get half the amount of fun. Costa Rica only has two distinct seasons – dry, which lasts roughly from December to *fingers crossed*
Costa Rica is the most bio diverse country in the world, being home to 5 percent of the world's species. This is a fact that Costa Rica boldly, and proudly shouts at the top of its lungs in all of its
Located at the base of Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna is one of Costa Rica’s top visited destinations. The small city is located less than 20 kilometers from the entrance to Arenal Volcano National Park and provides picturesque views of this
With year-round breaks perfect for surfing, a hopping nightlife scene and gorgeous sunset views, Jacó is one of Costa Rica’s most popular beach destinations. True, it is not known for being Costa Rica’s most beautiful beach, but during sunset in Jacó,