What was your favorite part of the trip?

It's so hard to pick just one favorite moment, I really enjoyed every moment of the trip. Of all the amazing activities, some of my favorites were the hike to swim in the waterfalls, boat/snorkeling day, horseback riding, yoga by the beach, and cacao ceremony. All those experiences felt like "movie moments”.

Did you learn anything new about human connection?

Yes absolutely! I found the eye gazing activity and following lecture to be very informative and interesting with regards to human connection. I actually believe the whole week was useful in cultivating human connection. What started as a group of people that didn't know each other (very well, if at all) became a group of friends by the end of the week, which I think is very special and speaks to how powerful this trip was.

It would most definitely recommend this experience! For all the reasons stated above, it was a once in a lifetime, magical experience.

-Jamie, Illinois

I would absolutely recommend this experience because it gave me so many memories that I’ll hold onto forever. We developed a really strong sense of community and care for each other within the first few days.

I pushed against my fears a lot during the trip and I hope to do that more frequently going forward.

What was your favorite part of the trip?

The variety of adventures we went on, such as horseback riding on the beach and swimming in waterfalls. It was really special to have so many unique experiences in such a short amount of time.

I wouldn’t change a thing!

-Maddie, London

My favorite part of the trip was the way I felt by the end of it. I felt much more grounded, relaxed and happy. I enjoyed all the activities and people. It was great in many ways: fun, active, spiritual.

What makes Blue Nomads stand out from other retreat options?

The sense of community from the start. Feeling free/open to express myself and to see others express themselves.

-Bruno, Mexico

What was your favorite part of the trip?

Connecting with strangers and being out of my comfort zone and learning about my self through this adventure.

Something you learned and want to take with you?

Yoga, clean eating habits, and not to be afraid to look at someone in the eyes and share: we all have a past and listening is the best way to connect.

I would recommend this experience! Good balance of wellness and adventure. It was a fun learning about connecting with others and having locals take you around, planning your experience, and tasting delicious healthy cooked meals.

-Susan, California

The people were amazing, I learned a lot about myself and others, especially about what healthy connections feel like and to enjoy nature. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be there, I feel like it was a new beginning for me.

Favorite Adventure on the Trip: Isla Tortuga

-Pamela, Costa Rica

I really felt welcome to get outside my comfort zone on this retreat. The environment you guys created made me feel really welcome and I don’t think I would have really stepped out of my comfort zone if it wasn’t so encouraged and I didn’t feel so empowered to do so by the staff and everyone else on the trip. The staff did an amazing job of coordinating everything and keeping everything on track while also participating in activities and being present with us. Incredible how you balanced everything.

I learned how to open myself up more which I find very valuable. It was just overall a great week with great vibes, super cool adventures but also really meaningful connections and a lot of opportunities for self work.

What was your favorite part of the trip?

The horseback riding in general. We had beautiful views, we stopped for coconuts on the side of the path, and galloping on the beach during the sunset was one of the most incredible feelings ever.

-Carter, New York City

The retreat was setup in such a way that I very quickly felt as though everyone was family. The staffs level of care and attitudes made it feel this way early on and everyone felt that, which made it easier to get to know everyone. It was a truly healing experience I needed very much and it was amazing for the body and soul, which I think many people need nowadays as our connecting to nature and ourselves has been diminished.

What is something from the experience that you are taking with you and wish to integrate into your daily life?

The ability to control my state of being with my breathing. I often find myself out of touch with my breathing and i feel it when I do, so I want to be able to use the techniques we learned on the trip when I feel this way.

Human connection is precious. All too often we forget that and get sucked up in our own daily lives and rituals, but to connect with someone else is a treasure that can open up your soul and your mind to new and challenging things.

What was your favorite part of the trip?

Snorkeling and the beach after. I loved this part of the trip because i love the water and swimming with the fish up close was mesmerizing. Also, the beach was awesome because all of us were together doing fun things in the water and having a blast together.

-Billy, New York City

The retreat was a paradise experience. I would definitely recommend it to others. It taught me to be more open sharing personal things with other people and that connection shouldn’t be intimidating.

My favorite activity was the horseback riding in the beautiful property.

-Ignacio, Costa Rica

Blue Nomads was the perfect balance of adventure, connection, and personal development. From the exploratory experiences to the fresh cuisine to the personal work to the moments of connection- Blue Nomads left me renewed, revitalized, and restored.

I am really taking the sense of possibility and being present into my daily life. The balance of being open and surrendering to life’s cycles while also being focused on the present, is a beautiful thing Blue Nomads helped show and remind me.

I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to find themselves, rediscover themselves, grow, connect, or just enjoy the beauty that this life has to offer. If I could describe Blue Nomads as succinctly as possible, I would say that it reminded me of the magnitude of life’s beauty.

What was your favorite part of the trip?

Getting out of my comfort zone and trying new experiences with special people who went into every day with deliberate intentions to grow in whatever manner they were looking for. My highlight moment was morning yoga right on the beach- the sound of waves crashing while I was led through breath work and movement was something I will never forget.

-Sophie, Wisconsin