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Built to Venture Est Feb 2020.

Come on back summer, you've already been gone too long 🥃
30/11/2021

Come on back summer, you've already been gone too long 🥃

21/09/2021

We recently shared this video on our IG profile. For some reason it never made it across to FB, so I thought we would share it here 🤠

Simply simple.📍Playa Ostional, Costa Rica
08/09/2021

Simply simple.

📍Playa Ostional, Costa Rica

Although staying at Playa Mina for the duration of our Costa Rican road trip sounded more tempting by the minute, we kne...
06/09/2021

Although staying at Playa Mina for the duration of our Costa Rican road trip sounded more tempting by the minute, we knew we had to “keep on trucking” if we wanted to see & do more incredible things!🗺

We packed up our secluded camp & started off down the coast once again, this time landing in Ostional - one of the smallest villages in Costa Rica & one of the world’s main sea turtle nesting beaches.

Thanks to recommendations from ioverlander.com we stayed at Gilbert’s Campground. Gilbert was a quiet, humble, almost monk-like man, who knew more about sea turtles than we know about probably anything.🐢

The dark sands of this unique beach created quite the contrast against the bright blue skies, which later gave way to a crashing thunderstorm overnight (lovely camping weather😳😅). By daybreak though, the rain had moved on & the local dogs had moved in for their independent little morning walks.🐶

Watching the dogs wait for each other & set off to explore together was one of our favorite morning activities!🥰🐾

📍Ostional, Costa Rica

That’s a wrap for beach stop #1!🏝Back to the dirt roads we go.🗺Join us next week as we relive more of our epic Costa Ri...
03/09/2021

That’s a wrap for beach stop #1!🏝

Back to the dirt roads we go.🗺

Join us next week as we relive more of our epic Costa Rican adventure!

📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica

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02/09/2021

Let’s go for a spin!🌀😉

After waking up to the soothing sounds of the ocean & a few birds chirping, we set out to explore our little slice of Heaven.

We discovered a short, much-steeper-than-we-realized hiking trail that led to a “mirador” (lookout) and the views of the jagged coastline & icy blue water did NOT disappoint!

Another thing we can’t forget to mention is that the night before, we saw bioluminescence in the water!😯 Have you ever seen this phenomenon?!

We could have easily stayed at Playa Mina for forever, & still to this day can’t find the words or pictures to do it justice. Sounds like you have to see it for yourself! Just please take us with you!😉

📍Mirador de Playa Mina, Costa Rica

01/09/2021

It’s really rough, but someone has to do it!😉🌴🌊

📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica

Have you ever camped on the beach?!🏕📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica
31/08/2021

Have you ever camped on the beach?!🏕

📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica

30/08/2021

Wrapping up our 3rd day in Costa Rica, we arrived at a secluded beach just in time to catch the magnificent sunset.🌅

Which do you prefer: SUNSET vs. SUNRISE? Drop your answer in the comments!💬

📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica

For those who didn’t know, the name “Costa Rica” translates to “rich coast.”We couldn’t agree more!🌴🌊📍Playa Mina, Guanac...
27/08/2021

For those who didn’t know, the name “Costa Rica” translates to “rich coast.”

We couldn’t agree more!🌴🌊

📍Playa Mina, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

26/08/2021

After spending a few days exploring the north/central region of Costa Rica, the dirt roads finally gave way to a view of the Pacific Ocean!🌊

We found a tranquil mirador (lookout) point for a picnic lunch. Man, we just THOUGHT the coast was beautiful from up there! Little did we know, our own slice of Heaven on Earth was still waiting for us.🌅

Oh yeah, & our WiFi hotspot started working again, which was awesome since we could finally translate & navigate once again!📲🗺🙌

📍Mirador Santa Cruz-Carrillo, Costa Rica

For all you other Toyota fanatics out there…Check out this classic cruiser living its best life deep in the heart of the...
25/08/2021

For all you other Toyota fanatics out there…

Check out this classic cruiser living its best life deep in the heart of the jungle!

📍Guanacaste, Costa Rica

After an explosive start to the morning (see our last post!) we set off on our next adventure. Don Rafa's Adventure Tour...
24/08/2021

After an explosive start to the morning (see our last post!) we set off on our next adventure. Don Rafa's Adventure Tour. is home to guided tours through the jungle where you can hike, swim, and trek your way to Catarata (Waterfall) La Leona.

Known for its blue color thanks to stemming from Rincón de la Vieja, La Leona is a beautiful waterfall tucked into a canyon & surrounded by beautiful rock formations. 4WD is required to get to the park & you do have to swim a few times to access the falls. Sign us up for that!🤘

Our guide Juan educated us on all kinds of plants, pointed out the howler monkeys swinging from the branches above, & even let us jump off one of the smaller falls along the way! Stay tuned for the full recap video for footage of that!📹

This day felt exactly like a true taste of Costa Rica!🇨🇷

📍Catarata La Leona

Rincón de la Vieja Eruption 🌋 28 June 2021If you followed our story last week, you know we’d planned to visit Rincón de ...
23/08/2021

Rincón de la Vieja Eruption 🌋 28 June 2021

If you followed our story last week, you know we’d planned to visit Rincón de la Vieja, the largest volcano in NW Costa Rica. You also know that our plan was botched as the park was about to wrap up activity for the evening & then was closed the next day.🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️

Well, thank goodness the park was closed because at 5:40 a.m. on June 28, we noticed an oddly thick cloud swirling its way over the treetops.

“¿Que es eso?” We asked, AKA what is that?!

“Volcán,” a local from Don Rafa's Adventure Tour. campground informed us as awe & wonder swept over his face. “It is so special to see this in your lifetime.”

Time seemed to stand still while we followed the locals’ lead on simply basking in silent gratitude at the once-in-a-lifetime experience unfolding before us.

The phreatic eruption launched a dense column of gas, steam, & ash up to 4.2 km (14,000 feet) above sea level.

Talk about an explosive start to your day.

📍Guanacaste, Costa Rica

We heard Costa Rica was known for epic sunsets🌅Not a bad way to end a less-than-perfect day!*🤪*Check our last couple pos...
20/08/2021

We heard Costa Rica was known for epic sunsets🌅

Not a bad way to end a less-than-perfect day!*🤪

*Check our last couple posts for details*

📷: DJI

📍Guanacaste, Costa Rica

After what felt like a never-ending line of dead ends, we finally arrived at a true piece of Costa Rican paradise.Don Ra...
19/08/2021

After what felt like a never-ending line of dead ends, we finally arrived at a true piece of Costa Rican paradise.

Don Rafa's Adventure Tour. & campground was JUST what we were looking for. Complete with a beautiful river, fresh banana trees, & so👏much👏more, it was absolutely worth the wait.

You’ll have to check back to see what else unfolds!

📍 Guanacaste, Costa Rica

They say the hardest climbs lead to the great views, right?!⛰ Our next day in Costa Rica brought our first major hiccup,...
18/08/2021

They say the hardest climbs lead to the great views, right?!⛰ Our next day in Costa Rica brought our first major hiccup, & then it decided to grace us with several more!🤪😬

Our handy-dandy WiFi router, which gave us access to the suggested routes, campsites, plus the ever-so-necessary Google Translate, developed a SIM card issue & would no longer work. Awesome!📲

Luckily we were close enough to our intended goal for that Sunday afternoon (Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja - home to a volcano, hot springs, hiking, wildlife, & more!) that we could follow signs to the park without needing GPS… until we arrived & the park was about to close!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️ No biggie, we’ll just camp nearby & come back tomorrow! Oh wait, you’re closed on Mondays? Of course you are!😂

Needless to say, we decided to scrap that park from our itinerary & set out to find a campsite. Except once we made it to the closest campground it was closed. And miles later, so was the next one. We finally stumbled upon a little cafe with WiFi (there’s no Starbucks on every corner in the jungle!), refueled with milkshakes, & finally found what we needed— an open campground & offline directions for how to get there!🙌

We set out with refreshed outlooks & had no idea how worth it this whirlwind day would be. Stay tuned!😉

PRO TIP: When traveling in a foreign country, we highly recommend downloading Google Translate for offline use BEFORE your trip!😅

Pick up Nomad America vehicle: ✔️Now the road trip officially begins! We set off heading north/northwest from San Jose.W...
17/08/2021

Pick up Nomad America vehicle: ✔️

Now the road trip officially begins! We set off heading north/northwest from San Jose.

We landed at our first campsite, Paso del Pedro, with time to explore the breathtaking Rio Celeste before the sun went down.

🔹Notable for its distinct turquoise color, Rio Celeste is fed by two colorless rivers: the Buenavista River & Sour Creek. Buenavista River carries a large concentration of aluminosilicate particles. Sour Creek, as its name implies, has a high acidity due to volcanic activity. When these two streams mix to form Celeste River, the drop in pH causes the aluminosilicate particles to aggregate and enlarge to a diameter of about 566 nm. These suspended particles produce Mie scattering which gives the river a strong turquoise color.

This was also the first time for either of us to sleep in a rooftop tent!🏕

Have you ever stayed in one?! We’ll share more thoughts on that later. Stay tuned!😉

📍Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

This is it, family & friends! We’re diving in & reliving our Costa Rican adventure. You’re invited to join the fun!After...
16/08/2021

This is it, family & friends! We’re diving in & reliving our Costa Rican adventure. You’re invited to join the fun!

After arriving in San Jose late, our first morning greeted us with a tranquil little garden oasis at our Airbnb. Our host Juan Pablo graciously picked us some fresh mango & other fruits from the trees right there on the property. This was a nice little appetizer before our first proper Costa Rican breakfast!🌳

One of us had eggs with chorizo— one of us had BEEF TONGUE! Can you guess who had what?!🍳🐮

Stay tuned for more posts & of course the full YouTube video recap once it’s done!📺

📍San Jose, Costa Rica

26/07/2021

Buckle your seatbelts and join us as we relive our Costa Rican adventure!🇨🇷

Stay tuned for pictures, videos, highlights, bloopers, and everything in between.🎥

Thank you to all who made this trip possible. We’re pumped to share it with you!

Who else has traveled to Costa Rica?🌎🏞️🏖️We just finished up a 2 week trip and we think there's a chance you might love ...
14/07/2021

Who else has traveled to Costa Rica?
🌎🏞️🏖️

We just finished up a 2 week trip and we think there's a chance you might love it 💰

Stay tuned 📺

21/06/2021

Welcome to Panther Rock 🪨

Located in Windrock Park, this is a unique gem. Bring your 4wd to get there. 💪

Walk out onto the isolated rock, or drive if you're brave, and take a few minutes to enjoy the view and uniqueness of the space.

Who else is impressed by the beating their Toyota puts up with?
20/06/2021

Who else is impressed by the beating their Toyota puts up with?


19/06/2021

The "Flats" - Caryville Flats
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Cheers 🍻 to all the awesome Toyotas 🙌
18/06/2021

Cheers 🍻 to all the awesome Toyotas 🙌


4wd engaged 🍻
18/06/2021

4wd engaged 🍻

Island camping in Nashville, TN? 😉
05/06/2021

Island camping in Nashville, TN? 😉

What a trip 🤔 Pun intended 😎What tunnel isn't cool? Nada Tunnel is known as the "Gateway to the Red River Gorge." You mi...
21/04/2021

What a trip 🤔
Pun intended 😎

What tunnel isn't cool?

Nada Tunnel is known as the "Gateway to the Red River Gorge."

You might just have to go there to find out why 🏞️

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Somewhere in the Mountains
Somewhere in the Mountains

We recently shared this video on our IG profile. For some reason it never made it across to FB, so I thought we would share it here 🤠

Let’s go for a spin!🌀😉 After waking up to the soothing sounds of the ocean & a few birds chirping, we set out to explore our little slice of Heaven. We discovered a short, much-steeper-than-we-realized hiking trail that led to a “mirador” (lookout) and the views of the jagged coastline & icy blue water did NOT disappoint! Another thing we can’t forget to mention is that the night before, we saw bioluminescence in the water!😯 Have you ever seen this phenomenon?! We could have easily stayed at Playa Mina for forever, & still to this day can’t find the words or pictures to do it justice. Sounds like you have to see it for yourself! Just please take us with you!😉 📍Mirador de Playa Mina, Costa Rica #builttoventure #mirador #coastline #costarica #dronevideo #hiking #Godscreation

It’s really rough, but someone has to do it!😉🌴🌊 📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica #builttoventure #costarica #puravida #privatebeach #costaricabeach #nomadamerica #honeymoon

Wrapping up our 3rd day in Costa Rica, we arrived at a secluded beach just in time to catch the magnificent sunset.🌅 Which do you prefer: SUNSET vs. SUNRISE? Drop your answer in the comments!💬 📍Playa Mina, Costa Rica #builttoventure #costarica #puravida #honeymoon #sunset #privatebeach #pacificocean #soundon

After spending a few days exploring the north/central region of Costa Rica, the dirt roads finally gave way to a view of the Pacific Ocean!🌊 We found a tranquil mirador (lookout) point for a picnic lunch. Man, we just THOUGHT the coast was beautiful from up there! Little did we know, our own slice of Heaven on Earth was still waiting for us.🌅 Oh yeah, & our WiFi hotspot started working again, which was awesome since we could finally translate & navigate once again!📲🗺🙌 📍Mirador Santa Cruz-Carrillo, Costa Rica #builttoventure #costarica #puravida #pacificocean #honeymoon #adventurelife

Costa Rican Teaser
Costa Rican Teaser

Buckle your seatbelts and join us as we relive our Costa Rican adventure!🇨🇷 Stay tuned for pictures, videos, highlights, bloopers, and everything in between.🎥 Thank you to all who made this trip possible. We’re pumped to share it with you! #builttoventure #puravida #costarica #NomadAmerica #honeymoon

Welcome to Panther Rock 🪨 Located in Windrock Park, this is a unique gem. Bring your 4wd to get there. 💪 Walk out onto the isolated rock, or drive if you're brave, and take a few minutes to enjoy the view and uniqueness of the space. #builttoventure #pantherrock #stlca #gsmtr #4wdlife #neverstopexploring #scenicview #dronelife

The "Flats" - Caryville Flats
The "Flats" - Caryville Flats

The "Flats" - Caryville Flats 📸🏞️ #builttoventure #30thgsmtr #gsmtr #STLCA #dronephotography #dronelife #dronevideography

Snow Day in the South
Snow Day in the South

Old Mill Creek Road
Old Mill Creek Road

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