Field Notes from the Road
Real stories from the road—wins, weird moments, and the “wish-I’d-knowns.” These posts are my unfiltered take on places I’ve actually traveled, with honest opinions and the simple tricks that help solo women feel confident. Expect practical takeaways tucked inside personal tales, from budget blunders to street-food gold. No fluff, no filters—just the truth and a nudge to go.
How to Volunteer with Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Want to volunteer with sea turtles in Costa Rica? After planning to spend just one week at a remote conservation camp, I ended up staying for three. From night patrols and nest excavations to baby turtle releases and off-grid camp life, here's what volunteering actually looks like—and what you should know before signing up.
10 Things That Happened While Volunteering with Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
I planned to volunteer with sea turtles in Costa Rica for one week and ended up staying for three. From finding around 80 trapped hatchlings and helping a stranded green turtle to night patrols, nest excavations, and one very memorable leatherback, these are 10 moments from Cabuyal I'll never forget.
Wildtracks & Beyond: My Belize Adventure from Manatees to Mayan Ruins
From caring for orphaned manatees to discovering ancient Mayan ruins, my time in Belize showed me that adventure can be both wild and wonderfully quiet.
Healing Hands & Gentle Giants: My Time Rehabilitating Manatees in Belize
From bottle-feeding orphaned manatees to kayaking through Belize’s lagoons, my six weeks at Wildtracks taught me that healing doesn’t just happen in hospitals — it happens in the water too.