Posts by Adrianne
Policy of Inclusion at Bodhi Surf + Yoga
It is important that today, more than ever, we focus not on what divides us, but rather what unites us. What makes us human. Taking it further, we must work to be inclusive of those who have historically been marginalized. Tourism is an industry that has much room for improvement. Yet it’s also a one-of-a-kind…
Read MoreIs Costa Rica Safe: Common Travel Risks and How To Avoid Them
A common question we get asked is: “is Costa Rica safe?” We feel confident in saying that yes, Costa Rica is safe — safe enough that we recommend it to tourists of all types (families, solo or first-time travelers, etc.). Yet it can risky to make blanket statements for the entirety of the country. Despite…
Read MoreBodhi Surf + Yoga Receives 2018 “Best for the World” B Corp Honor
Imagine a world where businesses actively compete, not to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world. This is actually a reality in a small segment of global businesses who have opted to become Certified B Corporations. Many businesses may claim that they are “doing good” either in the…
Read MoreHow to Get From SJO to Costa Ballena, Costa Rica
The Costa Ballena region is an amazing place to visit with plenty of activities to do and sights to see, and the only a three and a half hour drive will take you to this pristine and paradisiacal area of the country. There are several options for getting from San Jose (specifically from SJO /…
Read MoreTop 3 Things Guests Love About the Bodhi Lodge
I think the Bodhi Lodge is a pretty great place — it’s in the heart of the community of Bahia Ballena, within walking distance to many amenities as well as the beach, it’s simple but comfortable — but then again, I am biased, being that I am one of the owners of Bodhi Surf +…
Read MoreBodhi Surf + Yoga To Go Carbon Neutral
Sustainability is a tricky concept to understand, and difficult if not outright impossible to implement. In order to get even close to being sustainable, not only must we refuse what we do not need and reduce what we do use, we must also find ways to assuage that which we cannot reduce and invest into…
Read More7 Things To Do in Bahia Ballena
Bahia Ballena is a small town on the Southern Pacific coast of Central America’s most visited country — Costa Rica. Bahia Ballena translates to “whale bay”, and the town is thus named for two reasons: one, because of its infamous landmark, a whale-tail shaped sandbar that extends into the ocean; and two, because it has…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Hat for Your Tropical Vacation
When visiting the tropics, it is imperative to bring a hat! I am constantly shocked when our guests roll in to Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica — a town that is located just nine degrees above the equator, and that has average year round temperatures of around 85°F/29°C — without a hat! Wearing a hat is…
Read MoreExcitedly Awaiting The High Season
Our high season is about to start again here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, and I am getting that sense of excitement and anticipation, which I can only describe as that feeling I would get on Christmas eve as a kid, knowing that the next day would be filled with family, food, warmth (and of…
Read More2017 Ocean Guardian Contest Winners
…. And that’s a wrap! The 5th annual Ocean Guardian Contest has come to a close. A huge THANK YOU to each and every person or organization that entered, voted, and helped get the word out. This contest is both designed for and propelled by people who love our planet and go above and beyond…
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