When deciding what to include on your Costa Rica itinerary, chances are Monteverde or La Fortuna are on your list of places to go. These two destinations are among the most popular in the country, and their mountainous terrain and abundance of outdoor adventure activities cause many visitors to compare them. I visited both, and […]
San José Food Tour: Is It Worth It?
For many visitors to Costa Rica, the capital city of San José isn’t at the top of their bucket lists. Even though staying in this centrally located city allows travelers to take all kinds of quick day trips, it can be somewhat of a turnoff compared to the lush jungles, pristine beaches, and dazzling waterfalls […]
Is The Elvie Pump Worth It? A Traveling Mom’s Honest Review (2022)
Is a wearable pump really worth the financial investment? Sure, the freedom sounds nice, but with mixed reviews and the inability to return the pump if it doesn’t work for you, is it really worth the risk of buying one? In short, though imperfect, wearable pumps have been life-changing for me. The first pump I […]
Río Celeste Full-Day Tour: Is It Worth It?
Río Celeste (“sky-blue river” in English) is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful places and definitely worth a visit if you’re in the La Fortuna area. While it’s possible to go on your own, it can be tricky to get to without a rental car, which I didn’t have. Instead of having to figure out […]
Manuel Antonio Night Jungle Tour: Is It Worth It?
Costa Rica’s jungles come alive after sunset with the sounds of hundreds of species of animals, many of which are nearly impossible to see during the daytime. Throughout the country, many parks offer night tours so that visitors can witness the magic of seeing so many creatures in their natural habitat. During my visit to […]