If the variables are right and all the ingredients are present, Mother Nature can fabricate a special type of environment known as a cloud forest. They exude mystery and inspire wonder for those br...

An equally mesmerizing and terrifying sight, the finned-form of a shark will get your heart pounding and send your imagination racing. While some travelers would run in the other direction at the m...

What does “pura vida” mean? In its most basic form, the Costa Rica greeting means “pure life,” but the phrase extends well beyond literal translation. A cultural mindset that embodies the carefree ...

Zip lining is an experience unlike any other. It's the anticipation and butterflies that build as you dawn on your helmet and harness. The momentary grip of uncertainty as you gaze out over precipi...

Few experiences can rival the feeling of being awoken from your tent surrounded by fresh air, mountains vistas, animals, and lakes. It’s like being reborn. Nothing can kill that mood faster than di...

There are a lot of reasons why a motorcycle or scooter is better for exploring. Sure there's the convenience of maneuverability, a slim, compact size, and good gas mileage, but the real difference ...

To most people, safaris are synonymous with Africa. The continent is teeming with wildlife and underdevelopment, maintaining an environment conducive to the lives of these larger than life creature...

When you picture stunning costal shores edged by vibrant green forest in Costa Rica, you’re probably thinking of one place in particular: the Manuel Antonio National Park.

Costa Rica is known for it’s natural beauty and expansive hiking trails, and the Arenal volcano is one of the best in the country. Once Costa Rica’s most active volcano, Arenal has been dormant sin...

Why sloths? Was a sillier question ever asked? The obvious answer is, “just look at them.” Their stuffed animal-esque demeanor, their permanent grin, the “take it easy” attitude, what’s not to love?