“Beware of the white faced monkeys. They work together with the raccoons to steal your things.” I rolled my eyes. Yeah, right. How can there be such a thing as interspecies cahoots? What we witnessed was just that at Manuel Antonio National Park. They get you when you are at your most vulnerable. Sleeping sunbathers… Continue reading Manuel Antonio National Park: Monkeys, Raccoons, and Thieves – OH MY!
I’m a moaner. Not like that, you perv. I find myself moaning awkwardly when eating a meal that knows exactly what my taste buds need. It doesn’t even have to be mind-blowing but for some reason the moment that I have deliciousness touch my flavor receptors, a mind explosion happens and it just comes out.… Continue reading My Coffee Connoisseur Meal Made Me Moan at Finca Rosa Blanca, Costa Rica
I could feel my heart beating and adrenaline coursing through my veins. My ears were filled with the sound of waves crashing as we made our way down the narrow winding path to Playa Espadilla. A sense of urgency overcame me and I suddenly needed the sea like I needed air to breathe. I started… Continue reading Wanderlust Wednesday: The Sea is Calling Me – Playa Espadilla in Costa Rica
Something that is not mentioned in the guidebooks or many websites about Costa Rica is exactly how rare it is to catch the top of the Arenal Volcano. You would think with all the marketing with the chance to see lava flows (it really hasn't been active since 2011) you would think you would see… Continue reading Wanderlust Wednesday – A Rare View of the Arenal Volcano
The plane door opened and a gust of hot air rushed across my face at the Liberia Airport. I took in a deep breath. I had been here a few times previously and I couldn’t help but feel like I was at home in Costa Rica. The humidity hugged my skin tightly and I was… Continue reading Eat, Drink, Sleep, Do: Costa Rica Style
Costa Rica never ceases to amaze me. From lush rainforests to some of the most stunning coast lines I've ever laid my eyes on, this country is both rich in wildlife and beauty. We had spent time in Costa Rica before - living in Playas del Coco, checking out coffee in Monteverde, and falling in… Continue reading Costa Rica on Instagram – Our #GiftOfHappiness
If you haven’t heard yet, Shaun and I are heading out to Costa Rica with the Costa Rica Tourism Board and the Gift of Happiness. Those of you who have been with Over Yonderlust know that this isn’t our first rodeo to this beautiful country. We got the opportunity to live in Playas del Coco… Continue reading Costa Rica Pictures Revisited
If you haven’t guess it by now - WE’RE GOING TO COSTA RICA and experiencing the Gift of Happiness!!!! PURA VIDA, BABY! (Like, next weekend.) But this time we’re traveling a bit differently and we couldn’t be more excited about it. This time we’re making it a point to do a few things we hadn’t… Continue reading We’re Going to Costa Rica! Pura Vida, Baby!
We found ourselves in the awesome dusty town of Puerto Viejo during our last rendezvous with Costa Rica. This entire town was founded on tourism and I’m happy to say that it isn’t quite oversaturated... yet. See it while you can. A bit of a Caribbean vibe mixed with the Costa Rican “pura vida” will… Continue reading Photo Essay: Hangin’ in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
This is the second part of a two part series. We were offered the opportunity to participate in Gecko Trail Adventures popular 3 in 1 tour in Puerto Viejo. Due to the sheer awesomeness of this tour, I couldn’t justify putting all of it in just one post. What I didn’t know going into our… Continue reading More Chocolate and Waterfalls in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
This is the first part of a two part series. We were offered the opportunity to participate in Gecko Trail Adventures popular 3 in 1 tour in Puerto Viejo. Due to the sheer awesomeness of this tour, I couldn’t justify putting all of it in just one post. Contrary to popular belief, there are no… Continue reading Jaguar Rescue Center – Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
All the way at the end of the road on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica you can find Manzanillo. Known for it's kick ass nature reserve, this place really is quite the haven. A bit of a hike out but completely worth every footstep.
Yes, there seems to be a pattern here. I seem to post multiple posts on either tacos al pastor or chocolate. Can you blame me? We found ourselves on a chocolate tour in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Seeing the process from start to finish was nothing like I expected. Hell, I didn’t even know chocolate… Continue reading Chocolate – Breakfast of Champions
We hiked through small roads and dirt patches in Bataan, Costa Rica to find a small creek to spend our afternoon in (beer in tow). I felt like Indiana Jones, alone in the wilderness, only a few stray dogs following us. But before the washed out bridge, we found this decayed beauty on the side… Continue reading Photo Friday: HDR – Bataan, Costa Rica
Visiting Costa Rica has been a long time coming. So long, in fact, that we even dedicated over a month of our trip to it before we even arrived. That’s quite a commitment for a trip that had very little planning to begin with. As we got closer to Costa Rica, we really started getting… Continue reading The Wilds of Costa Rica: A Break from the Tourism
