Manuel Antonio National Park: How to Visit (With or Without a Guide)
A Manuel Antonio National Park guide for solo travelers. Should you hire a wildlife guide? What to expect, where to stay nearby, ticket info, and Vida Hermosa stop.
Jaco, Costa Rica: A Quiet Beach Town for Slow Travelers
A La Fortuna travel guide from a solo traveler. Arenal Volcano park, Mistico hanging bridges, El Salto swimming hole, and the best hot springs worth booking.
Why I Chose Costa Rica for My First Solo Trip (And What I'd Tell My 27-Year-Old Self)
I used a week of PTO and flew to Costa Rica alone for my 27th birthday. Why Costa Rica is one of the best first solo trip destinations for women, and what I'd do differently.
7 Days in Costa Rica: A Solo Traveler's Itinerary (La Fortuna, Jaco, Manuel Antonio)
A 7-day Costa Rica itinerary from a solo female traveler. Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Jaco beach, costs, drive times, and what to skip.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica: A Solo Traveler's Guide to Arenal Volcano
A La Fortuna travel guide from a solo traveler. Arenal Volcano park, Mistico hanging bridges, El Salto swimming hole, and the best hot springs worth booking.