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
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,
There’s no doubt that Costa Rica is a haven for animal lovers. With 210 species of mammals, 878 species of birds, 218 species of reptiles and more than 35,000 species of insects, this small Central American nation is one of
A red-dirt path stretches into the distance, terminating, along with the cliff it covers, under the cloudless blue sky. The path’s fall is interrupted by rows of shrubs, lining the cliff’s edge with a wreath of green. Below miles of
I walk through the doors of the Museo de Arte Costarricense, the national art museum in San José, and enter the first exhibit to the left. Before I even have a chance to read what the exhibit is about, a