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This place made me so happy 🌞💦🌈

Llanos de Cortés, Costa Rica
[just 90 minutes from playa potrero]

#getoutside #coupleswhotravel #costarica #costaricawaterfalls #llanosdecortes

Can’t wait to return to Costa Rica in April so I can snag another suit from @suspirobikinis 👙☀️🌊

Swipe to see my personal photographer 📸 - I think he nailed these!!

Costa Rica 🇨🇷

#costarica #shoplocal #costaricabeaches #playapotrero #travel #beachlifestyle

Highly recommend swimming in the turquoise waters of Costa Rica & paddling to a private beach 🏝️🥥🇨🇷👙🌊☀️

Charter: @mantaraysailing

#costarica #sailing #paddleboarding #costaricabeaches #puravida #saltymermaid

Posting ocean pics for the foreseeable future ☀️🌊🐚🥥🏝️

@thehoneyswim has 50% site-wide for their black friday sale 👙

#honeyswim #honeyswimambassador #beach #oceanvibes #beachlife

Happy Thanksgiving Eve 🦃🍗

Still dreaming of being in the warm sunshine of CR 🇨🇷☀️🌊👙🏝️⛱️

Are you traveling for the holidays??

#costarica #playapotrero #playaflamingo #thanksgiving #travel #costaricabeaches

I was 20 the first time I flew out of the country and it was to Costa Rica. 25 years later and I’m still going back 🇨🇷🌊☀️👙🏝️

Take the trip!

#costarica #costaricacool #mantaray #sailing #travel #costaricatravel

The waterfall you do not want to skip in Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Llanos de Cortés 💦🌿🌞

Just thirty minutes from Liberia, its a popular one, but if you get there early, you could have it all to yourself for a bit! [tour busses love bringing people here, but they don’t stay long] They open at 8am, its $7 per person, & there is a restroom near the parking lot if you need it!

And while you can’t swim under the falls, you can swim up pretty darn close & the water feels amazing! 👙

There are several stairs leading down & a rocky path but it’s a pretty easy trek!

Tag someone you want to take swimming here!

#costarica #llanosdecortes #waterfalls #costaricawaterfalls #jungle #costaricacool

Matching swimmies are a must ☀️🌊👙🏖️🩳🐚

👙 @dippindaisys
👙 @saltymermaidswim
👙 @vayaislandswim @vayaisland

Playa Potrero, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

#costarica #costaricatravel #vayaisland #dippindaisys #saltymermaid #coupleswhotravel

Ope 🩵

We didn’t get engaged or have a secret wedding like y’all thought … but we did get some ink 🫢

@flamingotattooart - playa flamingo, costa rica 🇨🇷

#costarica #flamingotattooart #playaflamingo #coupleswhotravel #tattoos

I will forever be the girl who want to walk the beach as far as she can ☀️🌊🏝️👙🐚

Playa Potrero - Lunch with a view - and the cutest puppy who loved nipping at our feet 🐶

Have you been to Costa Rica?

#costarica #playapotrero #puravida #costaricabeaches #beachbum #jungle

Just a magical place 🇨🇷💦🌿

Entry fee is $7 per person, they open at 8am, and i recommend getting there early!! Tour busses full of people come and go but at times you’ll have the whole place to yourself 💚

Llanos de Cortés

#costarica #llanosdecortes #costaricajungle #waterfalls

Sunday mornings in Costa Rica consist of a 4 mile walk to 3 different beaches, new doggy friends, and a hidden local gem for breakfast, coffee, and fresh 🍍 juice ☀️🌊🏝️🐶🐾

Swimsuit by my friend Belen @suspirobikinis 👙

#costarica #playapotrero #playapenca #playaprieta #sunday #beaches #costaricalife #puravida

Turned 45 today & had the best sunshiny morning aboard a private 40-foot boat 🌞🌊👙🏝️🥥

🛥️ - @mantaraysailing captain Joey & crew mate Kaled were outstanding 🤗

Can’t wait to share more of our amazing experience!

#costarica #mantaraysailing #playaflamingo #sailing #costaricalife #birthday

This mornings walk on the beach 🥹

In Costa Rica the sun rises very early & if you know anything about me, I’m a morning person so this is so my jam 🌞🌊🌴💕

Playa Potrero 🇨🇷

#costarica #sunrise #beachvibes #puravida #costaricabeaches

Made it to Costa Rica yesterday and I already want to stay forever 🤍

Quick check in to our house which is perfection then off to @hemingways.cr for a snack & cocktails by the beach ☀️🌊🌴

#costarica #playapotrero #hemingways #beachbums #ocean

Its WILD when you think about it 😜

But, I am so excited to show him the very first country I visited and also my favorite place 🇨🇷☀️👙🏝️🌊

Did I mention I’m also turning 45 on Saturday?Crazyyyyy!

#costarica #traveling #coupleswhotravel #costarica🇨🇷

The start of my birthday month has been a whirlwind - moving, unpacking, putting furniture together, preparing twiggy, working, finalizing our trip to costa rica, & just getting back into a routine

But then everyday simple moments like these make me remember it’ll all eventually, slow down 🤎

ps - the collab of @breckdistillery & @elbowchocolates made me so happy + the chocolates are good too 😋

#sunday #slowdown #everydaymoments #lifelately

The trend though 😅

When my sister sent me this, my attitude and I instantly had to share my version! I made sure she made the list 🤪

#hiking #getoutside #hikingadventures #florida #outdoorsy #skiing #kayaking #attitudeadjustment

This video will never not make me tear up 🥺

I haven’t seen Twiggy this empty since the day I bought her and seeing my stuff completely out of her has been so emotional. 🚌 I have been documenting everything because I want to remember every piece of her - she was a big part of my life.

I just know she is going to make someone as happy as she did me 🤎

#home #campgroundlife #traveltrailer

Just a little life update 🥹

November 1st was my last day living in Twiggy at the most perfect campground spot the last 3 years 🚌🌲

I have experienced all of the emotions & many tears over the last few months knowing my time living this lifestyle was soon to end. However, with plans for 2026 [all exciting 🤗] it makes sense to allow Twiggy to become someone else’s home 🤎

As you all know I love the outdoors and not having a cozy outdoor space for me to enjoy made me so anxious, it might sound silly, but the outdoors have saved me in so many ways. Lucky for me, Owen knows this & the first thing he did after the move was to make sure I had this space 💚 - check out the last pic :)

Cheers to new & exciting adventures 🥾

#outdoorsy #gothere #camping #campgroundlife #traveltrailer #outdoorsygirl

One of the most magical times of the year - ski season & this hot chocolate from @fsvail 🎿🍫❄️

Vail, Colorado

#fsvail #hotchocolate #colorado #vail #vailcolorado #skiseason #après

Hiking in the snow? SIGN ME UP! 🥾❄️🏔️🤎🌲

Alice Lake, Sawtooth Wilderness

Be sure and always be prepared when doing a hike like this, especially if you are hiking in colder weather! Always check the trail conditions and have the appropriate gear!

#idaho #sawtoothmountains #alicelake #idahoexplored #sawtoothwilderness #hiking #gothere #hikingadventures

I will never say no 🌲🥾❄️☀️⛺️🎿🏔️

Where are we headed next??

#outdoorsygirl #getoutside #hiking #colorado #laketahoe #montana #hikingislife #gothere

Chasing waterfalls in @shenandoahnps - this one is called Naked Creek Falls, a fun little out & back trail worth the views 💦🥾🌲

Pics of me courtesy of @krismariawanders when we visited a few falls back 🤎

Cozy jacket by @kuhl

#shenandoahnationalpark #hiking #nationalparks #waterfalls #shenandoah #nationalparkgeek #kuhl

Just a Monday Morning reminder not to blink too fast and enjoy all of the little moments 🌲🥾💦❄️🏔️

Montana, Idaho, Canada

#hiking #montana #idaho #canada #banffnationalpark #banff

I will always be someone who films the road
🛣️🏔️❄️🌥️

Grand Teton National Park

Where did you film your favorite road video?

#tetons #grandtetonnps #thetetons #nationalparks #mountains #outdoors #tetonnationalpark

Friendly reminder, you can always go back 🤎

I can’t imagine not taking the chance - exploring new places, moving & not knowing a single sole, traveling alone, & reminding myself that i was strong enough to do it. The friends I’ve met & experiences Ive had have made me who I am. My younger self would be proud.

This life isn’t for everyone and that’s ok too!

Big fan of the mountains and no stress 🏔️❄️🔥

A perfect fall October day exploring the East Coast
🍁🌞🌊 [circa 2024]

Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse 💡

This lighthouse sits on the Annisquam River and is one of the four oldest lighthouses surrounding the Gloucester peninsula - along with Eastern Point Light, Ten Pound Island Light, and Thacher Island Light.

What a silly little question! ✈️🧳🏝️🏔️

What trips do you have planned for next year??

#travel #traveler #getoutside

Idk how y’all only pick 10 🥹

Plants, him, hiking, coffee, travel, the ocean, fall candles, alligators, 0.5, fancy cocktails

🌱😍🥾☕️✈️🌊🕯️🐊🤳🏼🥃

Fell in love with Salem in October 🍁🎃🐈‍⬛🧙🏼‍♀️

Don’t skip exploring Charter Street Cemetery, breakfast @redssandwichshop [be prepared to wait in line but def worth it], & find the flying witch hats!

October is a very busy month in Salem but for my sister and I, it was all worth it!!

#salemma #salem #october #eastcoasttravels #salemmassachusetts

Throwback to hiking in October in the Sawtooth Mtns where a snowy morning hike then lead to an afternoon of fall foliage 🍁 and a cutie 🫎

Hike: Alice Lake
13 miles out & back rated hard with a 2204 foot elevation gain 🥾

But still one of the prettiest hikes I’ve ever completed!

#idaho #idahoexplored #hiking #sawtoothmountains

And squirrels burying nuts for the winter 🐿️🌰❄️ - had to add this last one in per @krismariawanders request 😜

So basically anything in nature!

What impresses you??

Absolute Magic in the Mountains 🏔️🥾💦☀️

Throwback to June in California

#california #hiking #mammothlakes

There is just something about brunch on the water
🐠🍤🍹🌞💦⛵️

📍 @marina27steakandseafood

def recommend the aperol spritz, shrimp cocktail, and salmon tacos … but honestly everything was good 😋

#brunch #kc #marina27

A weekend full of love 🧡

Happy to see my girl @scrubbinaround_rn get hitched 👰🏼‍♀️💍🩷

Fall afternoons with family @westbottomswhiskeyco 🥃🍁

Early morning coffee & farmers market @lenexapublicmkt @madeinkc_ ☕️🎃

Work can wait when it comes to making mems 100x over ☺️

Spooky Season has arrived 👻🧙🏼‍♀️🪄⚰️🎃

If you are headed to Salem this magical month, be sure to stop by @blackcraftsalem & grab a @blackcraft coffee - you must have a reservation for this! Its such a cool experience & the coffee is good too! ☕️✨

Have you visited Salem this time of year??

Twiggy has been a big part of my life so sharing this is rough but it’s time for her to hopefully make someone else as happy as she has made me 🚌

October will be my last month loving the travel trailer life & I couldn’t think of a better cozy month of living here 🍁✨🍂🎃

Not a typical post on my page however, I can’t stop watching this video because it reminds me of all the times I went driving in the old 1991 S-10 with my late grandparents 🥹🥹

There were two seats in the back that would fold down, I would ride back there & we would take trips to Oklahoma, so I guess you could say my traveling even started at a young age.

Nostalgia 🧡

Random moments from my camera roll - florida version 🌞🌊🏝️🐚🛺🐊🛶🍤

@bigbassgrill - lake panasoffkee, Back seat selfies, Florida sunrise, Ice cream run @brusters_clermont, lunch views @fishcamplakeeustis, family time & alligators, beach fun @cocoabeachpier, my cutie mom, & target runs

More moments from Summer in Colorado
☀️🥾🏔️💦🌲

Blue Lakes Trail
A quick 20 minutes from Breck!

Seeing the mountain goats were my fav 🥹🐐

Happy First Day of Fall 🍂🎃

Flashback to Salem 🍁 October 2024

But don’t get too excited because I have still have some summer mems to share 🧡

Favorite moments from the weekend 🧡

Driving my late Gpa’s 1991 S10 🛻

Seeing the sunset with him 💕

Todd 🐶

Watching my nephew play football 🏈

Small town coffee shops ☕️

Heart shaped clouds 🧡☁️

Evening drives 🍭💕

Mornings at home ☕️🍃🍁

Sunlight on my plants 🌞

Watching the squirrels 🐿️

How was your weekend??

I have yet to meet a mountain or a lake or a pine tree that doesn’t make me smile 🏔️🌲💦🥾🌞

TJ Lake, Mammoth Lakes - California

My next goal is to camp there 🏕️

The time @krismariawanders & I hiked to Monkey Rock 🐵🪨

Lake Tahoe was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen & I can’t wait to go back!

This 2.6 mile roundtrip hike is well worth the views 🌞🏔️💦

Had some fun putting this together - still learning but I thought it turned out pretty cool
💙

Seeing the manatee was 🥹

@bluespringstatepark_
Florida

Oops 💁🏼‍♀️
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#girlythings #thingsilove #trendy

Be sure to check out @swampfeverairboatadventures the next time you are in Florida 🐊🌞 Captain Randy was the best!!

Lake Panasoffkee, Florida

This lake is spring fed and is known for its abundant wildlife - we saw so many types of birds & fish and my favorite, alligators. Iykyk 😊

It’s GAMEDAY 🏈🧡💙

Three years ago we went on our first trip together to Colorado & since the Broncos were playing the Chiefs, I had to get tickets - we didn’t win that game, but this season, we are coming back, & by we, I mean Denver 👏🏼

See you in KC on Christmas Night @broncos 🤗 🎄✨

[also just spilled the beans since owen didn’t know i scored us some seats🏟️]

If any Colorado peeps are coming to this game thats been to Mile High & wants to snag & bring me one of those new Mini Cooler Cups, i would be in heaven 😋

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Midwestern Gal Hiking The World

Just call me an Adventure and Travel Enthusiast! Hi, I'm Shona and I am from Kansas! I love wandering in Nature while capturing the beauty it has to offer; and connecting with my audience because of this. I share must-see places to explore, where to stay, where to eat, & outdoor related products I believe in! I love to hike, camp, kayak, snorkel, or do anything if it means I am outdoors. I am a Registered Nurse by day, plant mom, travel writer, & in between I am always planning my next adventure! Coffee keeps me fueled!

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