Issue #256: How I Spent a Week in the Cutest Surf Town in Costa Rica

And everything I wore.

I barely had time to think about my trip to Costa Rica, which came together in a flash when my friend Betsy texted me a month ago. At the time, I was prepping for my solo month in Montana, but when I looked at my calendar, I saw that the week she was asking about fell nestled between other summer plans. I took it as kismet—and the trip turned out to be nothing short of magic.

A Recap of My Trip to Uluwatu and Lombok with My Best Friend

Although we traveled during the rainy season, we got incredibly lucky with the weather; it was warm enough that I lived in bikinis and shorts, soaking up the sun and salt water, and returning to surfing. By the end of the week, we made a handful of friends and promises to return soon (I’ve already booked an Airbnb in January…!).

Read on for how we spent each day, everything I wore, and where we stayed! x