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DRONE ALERT! Costa Rica from above: rivers and jungle

Shots made around the gorgeous and pristine areas of Cartago and Limón. Wait until the end to see a peculiar tree! Enjoy flying along!    

Do good and visit The Ara Project in Manzanillo, Costa Rica

WHAT: A visit to The Ara Project, an inspiring not-for-profit project intended to save and increase the macaw population in Costa Rica WHERE: On the northern edge of Manzanillo –

Creatures I found in and around the house in Costa Rica

The thought appeared to me when I was walking around in a large field in Holland… no need in here to be on your guard, like ever! No snakes slithering

PHOTOS: The 17 of ’17

Although the time for end-of-the-year lists might be over, there’s never a harm in showing a good ol’ list of photo favourites. So while browsing through 1000s of pictures of

Best images of our all-American road trip!

Last year we travelled in four weeks through the west of the USA, resulting in an all-American trip! California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Hawaii and New Mexico; all of the towns

PHOTOS: The (wild)life of Tortuguero

In the far north of Costa Rica – on the Caribbean shore – awaits an out of the ordinary, isolated village: Tortuguero. It takes some patience (and a long boat

The quirky and shuffling elephant seals of California

Huge and ugly brutes, yet very quirky and funny; that’s how I’d describe the elephant seals in California. Look at their snouts in the pictures and you’ll understand why they’re

An adventurous trip to La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica

WHAT: Hiking the trails of Wildlife Refuge La Marta, along rivers, lookouts, hanging bridges, waterfalls and millenary mineral formations. WHERE: The village of Pejibaye, some two hours from San José (without traffic

Best wildlife pictures of the Galapagos – Part III

Last May we went ten full days to the Galapagos Islands, an indescribable trip that fulfilled childhood dreams and emptied a big part of the bucket list. The wildlife we

Best wildlife pictures of the Galapagos – Part II

Last May we went ten full days to the Galapagos Islands, an indescribable trip that fulfilled childhood dreams and emptied a big part of the bucket list. The wildlife we

Best wildlife pictures of the Galapagos – Part I

Last May we went ten full days to the Galapagos Islands, an indescribable trip that fulfilled childhood dreams and emptied a big part of the bucket list. The wildlife we

Tapantí National Park: a lush secret in Costa Rica’s valley

WHAT: An excellent day trip from San Jose: a hike in the Tapantí National Park WHERE: In the heart of Costa Rica, 50 km from San José  HOW LONG: You