Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Hey y'all, I hadn't planned on making a video from our trip to Costa Rica, but I ended up getting so much footage of really cool critters and the landscape I thought some of you might enjoy seeing it. Since I didn't plan to release this I wasn't narrating everything like I normally do, but hopefully this gives you a pretty good idea of what it was like. Still can't go on a proper backpacking trip, but I hope you enjoy this *bonus video!
00:00 We're In Jumanji
05:14 Nat Hackin
09:29 Horseback Riding
12:33 Zip-lining
14:18 Surfing and Snorkeling
Music
Lulu De La Rosa - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2 on guitar: youtu.be/irHM9EnfeGY?si=qeILlVc-N9iFHvDq
Andre Antunes - Chopin Nocturne in E-flat major on guitar: youtu.be/w18e9WhEcuU?si=C0tUB6a0bINmqYgI
Jumanji Drums: youtu.be/QlclqqWk7CI?si=t-70YkKA1_COpN8n
Will Harrison - Rivers of My Mind: youtu.be/c35v1XgE4q8?si=qzfisZVq6zuoy78q
Homemade Wanderlust Merch: homemadewanderlust.com/shop
* I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations.
Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear).
Amazon Affiliate Page: DixieAZ.com
WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES:
*Patreon: patreon.com/homemadewanderlust
(You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.)
*Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3
(Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.)
*Buy My Book
Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide
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For business/interview inquiries *only*: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
Hey y'all, I hadn't planned on making a video from our trip to Costa Rica, but I ended up getting so much footage of really cool critters and the landscape I thought some of you might enjoy seeing it. Since I didn't plan to release this I wasn't narrating everything like I normally do, but hopefully this gives you a pretty good idea of what it was like. Still can't go on a proper backpacking trip, but I hope you enjoy this *bonus video!
00:00 We're In Jumanji
05:14 Nat Hackin
09:29 Horseback Riding
12:33 Zip-lining
14:18 Surfing and Snorkeling
Music
Lulu De La Rosa - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2 on guitar: youtu.be/irHM9EnfeGY?si=qeILlVc-N9iFHvDq
Andre Antunes - Chopin Nocturne in E-flat major on guitar: youtu.be/w18e9WhEcuU?si=C0tUB6a0bINmqYgI
Jumanji Drums: youtu.be/QlclqqWk7CI?si=t-70YkKA1_COpN8n
Will Harrison - Rivers of My Mind: youtu.be/c35v1XgE4q8?si=qzfisZVq6zuoy78q
Homemade Wanderlust Merch: homemadewanderlust.com/shop
* I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations.
Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear).
Amazon Affiliate Page: DixieAZ.com
WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES:
*Patreon: patreon.com/homemadewanderlust
(You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.)
*Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3
(Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.)
*Buy My Book
Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide
*ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION:
-PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
-Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG
Contact information:
Blog: homemadewanderlust.com
twitter: @homemadeWL
Instagram: homemadewanderlust
facebook: facebook.com/homemadewanderlust
PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803
For business/interview inquiries *only*: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
