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WC: In the Details

August 6, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I simply love details. All too often, we race through our daily lives - our traffic jams and our lattes - and we miss the tiny elements that form the world around us. How often are you caught by surprise when all the trees around you are suddenly awash in…

Costa Rica Canopy Tours

August 2, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

If you find your way to Costa Rica, chances are, you'll go wandering through a jungle or two. And what better way to do so than on a canopy tour? Sporting secluded paths, numerous suspension bridges, and abundant life, these certainly keep one entertained - all with a knowledgable local…

Isle of Tortuga

July 26, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

When I saw the sign at the resort advertising for boat tours to Isla Tortuga, I had to laugh, immediately thinking of Jack Sparrow and Lonely Island. Little did I know that Aaron had actually booked us a trip to this white-sand-beach paradise. (more…)

Costa Rica Flora y Fauna

July 19, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

When you hear "Costa Rica," perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is the verdant forests and thriving wildlife. After all, it barely scrapes the 10th parallel, so this tropical paradise is teeming with life. (more…)

Bears and Boars

July 9, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

As you read this, I will be trekking through the Alaskan wilderness, finally off in search of bears! As you know, I've been planning for this trip for a while, and I hope to have lots of amazing grizzly photos to share with you when I get back. As such,…

Costa Rica: Resort Life

June 28, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

We had always wanted to do an all-inclusive deal in some tropical paradise. That way, we wouldn't need to worry about our "room and board" beyond a single daily price - just our activities. It worked out very well in Costa Rica, where our hotel came with unlimited fruity drinks,…

Costa Rica: Croc Country

June 21, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Alright! Costa Rica! Let's do this! I took over 2100 photos on our trip south, and I'm so excited to share some with you. Some adventures are premeditated, and some simply.. happen. We planned to drive through Tarcoles to visit the famous crocodile bridge, but we hadn't anticipated being swept…

WC: Costa Rican Windsurfers

June 11, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Costa Rica is full of many amazing things, beautiful flora, and fascinating fauna. While I was expecting colorful birds and monkeys, it was the smallest thing that really surprised me. (more…)

Costa Rica: The Bird and the Bug

June 7, 2017December 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

We're back! We're home once more, but I'm afraid I haven't had any time to process any of my photos from our amazing trip to Costa Rica just yet. So I'll leave you with just this taste. (more…)