The key to making it through a transition (work, love, whatever) is often a quick change of scenery. Which is why my Costa Rica trip couldn’t have come at a better time. Digging out my Eagle Creek backpack, in storage since a post-college graduation tour of Europe, felt empowering, energizing and a little terrifying. Hidden behind the heels and the handbags, there it was, just waiting for the right time and my right state of mind.
Here, 5 favorite things on the journey: some carried from home and others brand new, discovered along the way.
Celestial, symbolic hoops by Satya (c/o). Sun: vitality, leadership and life. Moon: nourishment and protection. With sundresses and mini skirts, a pretty and hopeful pairing.
Hammocks: the best place to take a nap…ever. These were waiting for us at our hotel, La Cascada, in the hippie beach town of Montezuma. Take me back now.
Bumble and bumble hair products: travel-sized versions of my frizz-free essentials, straight blowdry balm (apply a quarter-sized dollop pre-blowout) and Bb. texture hair (un)dressing creme (for just air drying). Without these, all I have to do is step off the plane and my hair goes wild!
Morning smoothies from The Greenhouse (aka: my “Shake Shack”). The embodiment of Costa Rican living: daily concoctions of fresh fruit, veggies and ginger blended beachside by a laid-back, luscious guy who never stops smiling. Pura vida!
And, these guys. From Korea to Canada, Finland to the Flatiron. Here’s to international love.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC… MAKES ME WANT TO GO
Thanks for reading!
Looks like a lot of fun. I need the bb texture cream too otherwise it is frizz city. Pls share
Yes, those are two essential products!
Looks amazing, Rachel! Happy New Year…hope to see you soon!
It was…happy new year to you too! Let’s work out together soon…where to next?!
i really loved these pics and the commentary….Makes me want to go too, but no rapelling down *or up* waterfalls for me!!