Revisiting Congo Bongo in Manzanillo

Congo Bongo rental houses were one of the first reasons I fell in love with Costa Rica during my first visit in May 2012. The jungle, howler monkeys waking me up early morning, crabs running in front of me on the way to the beach, remarkable sunsets and nice staff … It was all stuck […]

Posted on 26 May 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Costa Rica, nature, other, photo, press trip, travel

Cariblue hotel Puerto Viejo – where to stay on Cocles beach

Some of the best memories I had from my first Costa Rica visit were also from Totem Hotel Beach Resort, the first hotel I stayed at in the pura vida country back in May 2012. Now, going back to spend weeks relaxing on the beaches in the area once again, I found out that Totem […]

Posted on 23 May 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, changes, Costa Rica, hotels, photo, press trip, travel

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

Where to stay on Bastimentos – Red Frog Beach Resort

”Adventure by day, luxury by night” … is what characterizes the Red Frog Beach Resort the best. And it’s exactly the motto of my Adventure and Spa project I started in early 2013 – do some adventure activities in the morning and then regain energy in spa in the afternoon. So I guess it […]

Posted on 21 Apr 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, hotels, Panama, photo, press trip, tips, 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

Hiking Caracoral in El Valle de Anton

El Valle de Anton, the second largest inhabited volcano crater in the world is famous for all the trekking routes in the surrounding mountains. Hiking India Dormida, Cariguana and also climbing Gaital mount are the most-known hikes in the area which are located just a few km from each other.As to hike Gaital you really […]

Posted on 07 Apr 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, budget travel, Central America, nature, Panama, photo, travel

Hiking Cariguana in El Valle de Anton

The second largest inhabited volcano crater in the world where the Anton Valley, or El Valle de Anton how they call it in Spanish is situated, is definitely one of the hotspots for mid-hikers in Panama. The three most important trekking routes are India Dormida, Gaital (or at least half-way hike to the viewpoint at […]

Posted on 02 Apr 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, budget travel, Central America, nature, Panama, photo, travel

Danuta’s Holistic Healing in Bocas del Toro

When visiting Bocas del Toro for the second time, I kept falling in love with the islands over and over again. One of the reasons was also the people I met there and the way they treated me. Aw, not to forget the spa treatments I could get there :) I’ve never had any Reiki […]

Posted on 31 Mar 2014 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Central America, Panama, photo, press trip, spa, travel