I had been on the fence about visiting the Osa Peninsula. I had only 24 hours to visit, and I was not sure it was worth the drive. During my stay at Bodhi Surf and Yoga Camp, one of the owners Travis kept talking about how special Osa is and about some of the success […]
A simple, lush, peaceful surprise in Costa Rica
Sometimes you get lucky. After a week of surfing and yoga, I wanted to spend my last few days in Costa Rica doing nothing in a beautiful, comfortable place. I spent hours looking at rentals online trying to find the perfect one. There were many options to choose from on the southern Caribbean coast, and […]
Healthy, Easy Meals On-The-Go
My friends, my co-workers, and anyone who has spent a few days at the same hostel will probably tell you I am a strange eater. That is true if you think eating healthy and eating the same meals frequently is strange. Over a year ago, I discovered Simple Green Smoothies, and I have one nearly […]
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Whale Tail of Costa Rica
Costa Ballena is a natural wonder. It means “Whale Coast” in Spanish. When I saw the aerial photos of the coastline shaped exactly like a whale’s tail, I knew I had to see it in person. From the surf and yoga camp, it was a 15-minute walk to the entrance of Marino Ballena National Park. […]
2015 Travel Roundup in Photos
I have traveled a lot in 2015. I traveled so much that I haven’t even had time to share all of my trips with you. So in the spirit of reflection, I decided to take a quick trip down memory lane and share a favorite photo from each of my travel destinations. 2015 in Travel Photos […]
Community, Responsibility, and Travel
I always strive to get a glimpse of the local culture when I travel, whether I am on a longer international trip or a short business trip. The longer you spend in a place, the more opportunity you have to hear, see, and feel. You start to understand the joys, the struggles, and priorities of […]
Reconnecting: surfing, yoga, and awesome people
I recently wrote about the importance of disconnecting in order to reconnect with nature, with wonder, with myself. While it is good to find small ways to do this everyday, it is important for me to incorporate this into my travels and make it a priority for a longer period of time. So how did […]