If you’ve been on course with us in Panama, you know what Johnny Cakes are! If you’ve been missing the versatile little bread roll, it’s your lucky day. I recently had the opportunity to learn how to make Johnny Cakes from scratch with Doña Valencia and Doña Graciela, two women in an Indigenous community called […]
Everybody should have a gap experience. I’m grateful that mine was the Residential Gap Semester program at Outward Bound Costa Rica. The program taught me so much ranging from STEAM and nature, to culture, communication, responsibility, and so much more. Ultimately I came out of OBCR’s Residential Program with an incredible experience I could never […]
Homestays offer an experience that no hotel or hostel will match. They give you a chance to fully immerse yourself with the local people and provide an opportunity to see a unique way of life through the eyes of a local and take a glimpse at the diverse culture that a country can offer. […]
Girl Scouting is an activity that I have always loved My name is Kendall, and I have been a Girl Scout for 11 years. I am a Girl Scout Senior and this was my first year participating in the Girl Scout Destinations Program. Girl Scouting is an activity that I have always loved, the same […]
1. Make life long friends One thing I discovered when travelling is that the people you meet have the same interests as you. They want to experience new cultures, learn new languages, create new memories and gain new skills. You have the best experiences of your lives together by sharing adventures and this can build […]
Now ladies, although it pains me to say, there are different rules that apply to female solo travellers. So here are some things that I consider important as a well-travelled solo woman… 1. Be Organised Organise your trip as well as possible, not only your journey, but your plans for each day too. Knowing where […]
The greatest cultural experience of my life I never imagined my first experience out of the U.S. being a one-way ticket to go live in a different country where I did not speak the language. But little did I know that accepting an internship with Outward Bound Costa Rica would provide the greatest cultural experience of my […]
Our Coast to Coast Expedition Semester students are back on our rainforest base today after completing course phases in Nicaragua and Panama. We posted their latest photos on Facebook and are excited to share more updates here. In Nicaragua, the students experienced the country’s unique culture by spending time with local families, making traditional […]
Saturday was a big day as we welcomed our last round of Girl Scout Destinations programs for the summer! Rainforest, River & Reef, Catching Waves, and Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure bonded together sharing their experiences on Saturday as they awaited their Outward Bound Costa Rica adventures! Every Wednesday stay up to date with for […]
This Saturday, our first batch of Summer Expedition students were greeted with the exhilaration of the World Cup as the small airport pickup area came alive with Ticos celebrating the unprecedented win of Costa Rica versus Uraguay. Upon arrival to the rainforest base students were welcomed by local instructors Diego and Danny and descended down […]
Life comes with its ups and downs, but some cultures embrace the beauty of living to a greater extent than others. After reading the article entitled, “9 Characteristics of a Culture that Determine Happiness, Longevity and Quality of Life” by Silvia Mordini, we at Outward Bound Costa Rica were inspired to look at what makes our […]
It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to learn the latest happenings from the students […]
Today, Costa Rica celebrates La Romería a la Virgen de los Ángeles, and everyone in the Communications Office, as well as our lovely instructor Donna decided to join in the famous Costa Rican tradition. The country is honoring its patron saint, la Virgen de los Ángeles with a pilgrimage to the famed basilica in the city of Cartago. The annual Aug. 2 pilgrimage draws […]
Having lived in Costa Rica for a staggering four weeks, I’m going to be bold in honor of the coming year – I’m going to define what perhaps one of the most ubiquitous national expressions really stands for. But first, let’s review pura vida in its fundamental form. Literally translated, it means “pure life.” In a way, […]