Now that I live in Los Angeles, it’s been fun to discover what weekend escapes lay within my reach. Whether I’ve called the vibrant streets of Madrid or the rainforest of Costa Rica home, I’ve always believed that discovering nearby sites on a weekend getaway is an efficient way to satiate the inner travel bug … [Read more…]
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…]
As my life has taken me away from the bustling streets of Madrid to the remote rainforest of Costa Rica, I’ve come to realize just what an amazing continent Europe is and how easy it is to explore by rail. 
If you’ve been following along on my adventures on Something In Her Ramblings, it will come as no surprise to read that I am a huge fan of solo travel. Traveling alone has made me more confident and independent, and by taking the leap and traveling solo I’ve been able to see more of the … [Read more…]
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 my mom passed away from cancer in 2011, I decided to stop dreaming about … [Read more…]
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 District, digging a little deeper, I found Holland’s capital city to be a great … [Read more…]
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 to make a spontaneous trip via night bus with one of my coworkers to Panama … [Read more…]
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 to push their limits in the Outdoors. Celebrating 6 Months in Costa Rica It’s … [Read more…]
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 guidebooks, tourism marketing materials and the airport signage that greets you upon your arrival to … [Read more…]
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, I beg to differ. Located in the Pacific Coast province of Puntarenas, it’s also … [Read more…]