Jolene goes to Costa Rica: Brasilito, Conchal, and Tamarindo
After our very adventurous time in the cloud forest, it was time for us to make a trek to the Pacific Coast. Even though I am a Californian, I am seriously not a beach person, so a big part of me was sad to be leaving such a magical place. I had plenty of reservations and, if I'm being honest, expectations of disappointment. I booked a private shuttle to take us from Monteverde to Brasilito, where we were staying. After our rough beginnings, both Melody and I were concerned a
Jolene goes to Costa Rica: Monteverde
Over the past few years, I've created a secret mental list of destinations in my head, based on my preferences, interests, and what I've read. Costa Rica has popped up in that list a few times, but the timing was never right, and traveling there seemed quite a ways outside of my comfort zone. An opportunity presented itself when my dear friend of almost 10 years invited me to her wedding in Costa Rica! Several months, much preparation and one personal crisis later, I was on a
Jolene Stays in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Costa Rica is a high-altitude region known for its luscious cloud forest, adventurous activities, and plentiful wildlife. Perched in the Puntarenas Province, Monteverde is the cloud forest equivalent of an oasis amidst a mountainous horizon. When approaching where we were going to stay, I used trusty booking.com, one of my favorite resources for accommodations, mostly due to their flexibility in cancellation. I skimmed the options available for our dates, and ulti