Life can be challenging – we all know this. With so much going on in today’s society it can be hard to take a step back and reflect on where these challenges are coming from. From busy work lives to… Read More

Costa Rica is known as one of the safest places to travel to out of the Latin Americas. First, the basics. Let’s expand a little on what we already know about Costa Rica and what is often mentioned in travel… Read More

The world is slowly coming out of incubation, and the possibility of international travel and living abroad is on everyone’s mind. But what is the reality of traveling in 2020/21? … Expensive COVID testing, lockdown measures, limited tourist options… to… Read More

There is nothing like the feeling of exhilaration, accomplishment, and confidence you get when you finally overcome a long-held fear. And when you do, you get to experience incredible getaways in far off places such as Costa Rica. But it’s… Read More

“I just want to be alone—in the forest doing nothing.” – Adrian Forsyth I am not the type of person who enjoys a lot of social stimulation. The bar scene and crowds are not for me. I would not enjoy… Read More

The confluence of the jungle and the ocean breeds life on a scale you cannot begin to fathom. The Costa Rican rainforest is one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet and no more than a stone’s throw away,… Read More

The jungle in Costa Rica is filled with treasures, and most hikes through the Costa Rican rainforest are bound to lead to at least one waterfall. They’re everywhere! In fact, all of the tours I’ve done with Blue Osa have… Read More

Costa Rica is beautiful, but it does get criticized for being too touristy for some. Tourism is huge in Costa Rica – 2015 saw over 2 million tourists, breaking a record for the country. That’s half their entire population! While… Read More

The 5 am alarm seems a little severe when it sounds on a Saturday morning – my official day off. I try (unsuccessfully I may add) to ignore it before Holly, my girlfriend, fiancé and foreman for the rest of… Read More

There were no wedding plans on the horizon when Jonathan and Kelly vacationed at Blue Osa in 2012. Jon and Kelly joked that a destination wedding at Blue Osa would be an awesome choice (someday). December 2016. The couple returned… Read More