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Everything I’m loving right now - October 2018

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I go through phases as fast as a gambler spends money.  Here is a list of my current obsessions for October 2018.  F45 It’s coming up to the start of summer in Australia which means bikini season. After indulging a little too much over winter I was dreading the thought of squeezing into a bikini. So I joined a gym. I heard about F45 from a few of my devoted fitness friends so I decided to check it out for myself. The first ever workout you do at a new gym can be really intimidating. Thats exactly how I felt walking in to f45 for the first time. Either I looked noticeably frightened or the instructors are well trained at identifying rookies because they came up to me and introduced themselves right away.  Once the 45 minutes was up I joined up and swore to myself to take at least 5 classes a week. However, the next day I was so sore i couldn’t believe what I had gotten myself into. I’m currently 2 weeks into my membership and have so far managed to sti...

Paradise Off The Beaten Path in Costa Rica

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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica While popular beaches like Tamarindo, Flamingo and Playa Conchal offer a wide range of tourist attractions, some travelers are keen to get off the beaten path and connect with the culture of Costa Rica. If you’re looking to experience the more authentic side to Costa Rica, look no further than Santa Teresa.  Santa Teresa is a remote beach town located at the southern tip of the Nicola Peninsula in Costa Rica, part of the Puntarenas province. The laid back town consists of one single stretch of road scattered with restaurants, eco-lodges, hotels and surf stores. Its best known for its pristine sandy beaches, consistent surf and spectacular sunsets.  After spending two weeks beach hopping around Costa Ricas North Pacific I was in need of a change of scenery. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed my stay. However, I was bothered by how americanised everything was.  Costa Rica is by far the most expensive central American country I’ve vis...