Costa Rica

Finding Inspiration in Malpais Costa Rica: Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat

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That was it!  I was ready to leave behind the everyday stresses of my life and the added responsibilities of graduate school and go somewhere fabulous.  My friend had mentioned a getaway in Costa Rica called Pura Vida Adventures.  With little to no information beyond that, I enthusiastically let her know I was in!  Without [...]

May 25, 2011 1 comment READ MORE →

Wanderlust Wednesday: August 11, 2010

Just got back from a quick getaway to Marseille, a city that’s only two hours from Nice but is a completely different atmosphere. Whereas Nice is one giant tourist attraction, Marseille has a hard time attracting tourists with its reputation for being dirty and dangerous. Yet I really enjoyed myself and the city–and it made [...]

August 11, 2010 2 comments READ MORE →

Photo of the Week: Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica

This week’s photo is from reader Bethany West who took this photo while horseback riding in Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica. Learn more about traveling to this region on Costa Rica’s official tourism website. Be sure to also check out Bethany’s blog.

August 6, 2010 3 comments READ MORE →

Trip Review: GAP Adventure’s Budget Costa Rica

As told by DIWYY reader, Stephanie Blankemeier, who traveled with GAP Adventures to Costa Rica in May 2010. Tour Operator: GAP Adventures Trip Name: Budget Costa Rica Starting/Ending Point: This trip starts and ends in the capital city of San Jose. Number of Days: 8 days When I went: I traveled in May 2010. Highlights [...]

June 24, 2010 1 comment READ MORE →

Wednesday Wanderlust: June 23, 2010

While my little travel blogging heart wishes that I could be in the big city for TBEX this week, I’m stuck in Nice. Poor me. Honestly, though, not a day goes by without me thinking how gosh darn lucky I am that this is my home (if only for six months). I’m still a bit [...]

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