Posts by Adrianne
Gallo Pinto: Recipe & History of Costa Rica’s Traditional Beans & Rice Breakfast
Gallo Pinto is a simple and classic breakfast consisting of rice, beans, and Salsa Lizano (another Tico must-try). What is Gallo Pinto? The national dish of Costa Rica, Gallo Pinto manages to pack loads of flavor into a fairly simple set of ingredients. The typical Gallo Pinto is also served with eggs, platanos maduros, natilla…
Read MoreWinning the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award: A Poignant Honor in a Difficult Year
Last week, we were notified that we had won TripAdvisor’s 2021 Traveler’s Choice Award (TCA). It is an honor we have received on several occasions; but this year, it felt extra special. In this period of difficulty and uncertainty, we have very much been living in the moment. We know now to expect the unexpected,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Preparing for a Bodhi Surf + Yoga Camp in the COVID-19 Era
There are moments in global history that mark distinct and profound changes. Without a doubt, the world has recalibrated as we have adjusted to the ramifications brought forth during the global COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been great shifts all over the world and to all aspects of life; one of the most seismic transformations…
Read MoreFAQs: Visiting Bodhi Surf + Yoga During COVID-19
Throughout the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, the situation has changed frequently. We have done our best to consolidate the information that we know, update frequently, as well as point to some very useful and trustworthy resources for our guests. We can recommend this explanation by bloggers Two Weeks in Costa Rica for incredibly detailed…
Read MoreThe Bodhi Wave: A Documentary about Better Business and Responsible Consumption
In 2016, we were the subjects of a documentary film called The Bodhi Wave. Toronto filmmaker Jazeen Hollings spent three months at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, looking for answers to the following questions: How is a small surf and yoga camp located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica inspiring its guests to fall more…
Read MoreTraveling in the Covid-19 Era
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound and far-reaching effects on every aspect of modern life. Travel, tourism, widespread human movement — and all of the new restrictions limiting the ability to do it — has been one of the most major changes. It has had massive impacts on human behavior and the global economy. Travel…
Read MoreCosta Rica’s Handling of Covid-19 Crisis Defines it as Optimal Place to Visit
Costa Rica has a long-held reputation for being a beautiful natural paradise, a safe and clean country, and one of the happiest nations to call home. The country prioritizes wellbeing of both its land and its citizens. This is what makes it a great place to visit and a major reason why so many people…
Read MoreBodhi Surf + Yoga Achieves B Corporation Recertification
In November of 2019, we started our B Corp recertification process using the free B Impact Assessment (BIA) tool. It was the second time performing the assessment, the first being in late 2016. Recertification happens every three years, which is a relief as it is a rigorous and time-consuming process. This time, it took us…
Read MoreThe Bodhi Cookbook: Costa Rican Recipes, Guest Favorites, and More!
Today is a momentous occasion. Today is the day that, after at least five years of being in the works, the curtain opens on “The Bodhi Cookbook.” This was a project that was on my “to-do list” — a terrifying document indeed — for many years. Despite being an idea that seemed to have a…
Read MoreQuestions and Concerns About Traveling to Costa Rica Amidst Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Like everyone else on the planet, we at Bodhi Surf + Yoga are deeply concerned about the implications of this pandemic and mindful of how it is affecting real people, all over the world, in a variety of different ways. We are monitoring the situation and taking it very seriously. We closed in mid-March and…
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