Puerto Jimenez Osa Peninsula sunrise from Blue Osa

When I spent 6 weeks volunteering at Blue Osa spa and yoga retreat, I woke up for sunrise almost every single morning around 5 am. Until that time, the night person such as me spent 28 years waking up early only to catch a flight/train/bus or when I used to work on morning flights as [...]

Posted on 20 May 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in beach, Central America, Costa Rica, nature, photo, the sky

Special spa treatments at Samasati spa

One of the main reasons why I chose to spend a week at Samasati Nature Retreat was their spa. I have heard some good things about it and you know me, of course I just had to try it to know for myself. When staying at bungalow 4 with a great view of the jungle, [...]

Posted on 14 May 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, photo, press trip, spa, travel

Where to stay close to Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica – Samasati Nature Retreat

As I am getting more and more into yoga recently, I wanted to participate yet on another yoga retreat. I’ve heard that one of the best places for it on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is Samasati Nature Retreat close between Puerto Viejo and Cahuita towns. Unfortunately, my plans changed a bit and instead [...]

Posted on 12 May 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, hotels, nature, photo, press trip, travel

Chocolate massage at Blue Osa Spa

I guess it’s no secret any more that I spent the unbelievable 6 weeks at Blue Osa as a volunteer blogger promoting the eco-resort, its yoga retreats, spa, cuisine and tours.And I also guess that if you know me very well, then there’s no need to explain you why out of all the health treatments at [...]

Posted on 26 Apr 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, girlie stuff, photo, press trip, spa, travel

Wildlife in Osa Peninsula

One of the main reasons why I wanted to stay for longer at Blue Osa is the rainforest in Osa Peninsula, one of the most untouched ones in Costa Rica. You literally live surrounded with the wildlife, howler monkeys wake you up for sunrise, then great kiskadee sings you it’s around 7 am, at lunch [...]

Posted on 18 Apr 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Central America, Costa Rica, nature, photo, travel

150 things I learned from 5 weeks of volunteering at Blue Osa

I am sure the majority of you have noticed on my Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler facebook fanpage that I have been posting way too many things about Blue Osa. I mean, a lot more than about any other place I’ve been to.There’s 2 reasons why: 1st, I honestly fell in love with that place, and [...]

Posted on 16 Apr 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in achievement, budget travel, Central America, Costa Rica, personal, photo, tips, travel

Aloe vera wrap and chakra balancing at Blue Osa Spa

Aloe vera wrap at Blue Osa Spa Staying at Blue Osa paradise meant just one thing … spa treatments for my project. As I spent some time sunbathing in the past few weeks, especially at Bocas del Toro and San Blas islands, I needed my skin to relax. The best I could do after [...]

Posted on 26 Mar 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, press trip, spa, travel

Where to stay in the Osa Peninsula – Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa

When I was looking for a a yoga retreat in Costa Rica in March, the first place that turned up in Google was the Blue Osa. There was just something behind the name that got my attention straight away and I found myself checking out their website within a sec.My intuition seems to be never [...]

Posted on 10 Mar 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, hotels, photo, press trip, spa, tips

5 favorite beach hotels

A few days ago I had a conversation about beaches in Messini because people do get surprised I have not visited Greece yet even though I’d planned summer in Greece. I was asked about my favorite beach hotels around the world. It’s true that sometimes I stay at cabañas, chalets or different kind of accommodation than hotels [...]

Posted on 05 Dec 2013 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, hotels, Mexico, North America, Portugal, Spain, tips, travel

My best hiking in 2012

The year 2011 was for me about visiting the best 24 beaches around the world, the nicest sunsets I saw and also many misadventures but 2012 was more about hiking. Yes, you hear me right! I am not just a beach bum as you might think, my love of mountains is the same big. I [...]

Posted on 27 Dec 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in achievement, adventures, Argentina, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Europe, nature, photo, Portugal, Slovakia, South America, Spain, tips, travel

Surprising facts about Costa Rica

I spent only 3 weeks in Costa Rica in May 2012 but truly every day was a blast. Pura vida and happiness must be contagious as already after the first day I felt the same. I always try to observe how the things work in the country, and also the culture, people, their habits and local [...]

Posted on 26 Dec 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, photo, tips, transport, travel