Let’s be honest: Costa Rica has no shortage of places of incredible beauty. This one, sitting in the north of the country along the border with Nicaragua, slips below most radars. But the Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve - and the Frio River in particular - offers some of the best bird spotting in the country,…
As many of you know, my aunt and I have been trying to do yearly trips together. For the past couple years, we have taken tours with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT), first to Ireland and then to Sicily. This year, we are off with them again, this time to Costa Rica. Guided tours are not…
The rain feels cool on my face, a refreshing break from the December heat even while upping the relative humidity. It trickles down my neck, mixing with the spray from the waterfall cascading in front of me. The rains here are intense but short, and once this one passes I will return to the beach,…
I've been back in the country for a couple weeks now, so of course it is time to start thinking about the next jaunt away. Fortunately, it happens to be coming up in less than a week. I am headed back to Central America! Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to spend a couple…