Exploring the world, one place at a time
Of all the places I visited in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio – the final stop of my trip – was possibly my favourite. Partly because of how close I got to the amazing wildlife, partly because of its divine, golden sandy beaches, and partly because I had so much fun snorkelling in the Pacific Ocean. I knew... Continue Reading →
A family-run farm on a steep hillside overlooking Monteverde's cloud forest, El Trapiche runs two-hour guided tours showing visitors how they grow and produce coffee, chocolate and sugar cane.
With swathes of cool, misty tropical rainforest, known as cloud forest, and exceptional biodiversity, Monteverde is a great place for hiking and wildlife watching.
Roseate spoonbills, herons, ospreys crocodiles and iguanas are just some of the incredible wildlife I saw on a boat ride along Costa Rica's Tárcoles River.
The Tárcoles River, which flows into the Gulf of Nicoya on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, is home to one of the world's largest crocodile populations, as well as lots of wading birds.
From howler monkeys to beetles, frogs and macaws, biodiverse Costa Rica is a haven for wildlife. Here are some of my favourite photos from the Central American nation.
If there's one place on earth that's destined to turn you into a David-Attenborough-in-training, it's Costa Rica, where some four per cent of the world's species call home.
My second day in Arenal began with a morning bike ride through the countryside, near the shores of Lake Arenal. Now cycling is not my thing. In fact, I loathe it. However, I'd had a good time cycling through the countryside around Hue in Vietnam the year before, so I decided to give it a... Continue Reading →
At 1,670m tall, it's impossible to miss Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's largest active volcano. The huge volcano dominates the surrounding area, which includes the country's largest lake, Lake Arenal, and the town of La Fortuna,
If you're planning to go to Costa Rica, here are some of my top tips to help you make the most of your visit: Climate You might expect Costa Rica to be hot and sunny as it's so close to the equator, but the country's home to lots of microclimates, which means the conditions vary... Continue Reading →
Lush green rainforests, golden sandy beaches and active, lava-spewing volcanoes are just some of the many diverse landscapes in Costa Rica. The small Central American country, which is nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, and is flanked by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, is home to some 4.9 million people, as well as an abundance of... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing I learned over the past year, it's not to make predictions on my blog. I made a number of predictions for 2017 – and while a few of them materialised, quite a few of them didn't. Part of that is down to the fact the past year has flown by (more... Continue Reading →
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