Now fully qualified turtle conservationists, Emily and Rachel continue re-reading and reliving their adventures in the coastal Costa Rican jungle. In this episode, they attend their very first party of the trip, Emily has a near-death experience whilst trying to speak Spanish, and Rachel recounts her own turtle adventures with a group of overly enthusiastic American tourists in tow.

Now fully qualified turtle conservationists, Emily and Rachel continue re-reading and reliving their adventures in the coastal Costa Rican jungle. In this episode, they attend their very first party of the trip, Emily has a near-death experience whilst trying to speak Spanish, and Rachel recounts her own turtle adventures with a group of overly enthusiastic American tourists in tow.

Now fully qualified turtle conservationists, Emily and Rachel continue re-reading and reliving their adventures in the coastal Costa Rican jungle. In this episode, they attend their very first party of the trip, Emily has a near-death experience whilst trying to speak Spanish, and Rachel recounts her own turtle adventures with a group of overly enthusiastic American tourists in tow.

S1E5: Costa Rica - ‘Rum parties, motorbike madness and a turtle named Luna’

Two best friends relive their ’Gap Year’ travelling the world in 2010, by re-reading and reflecting on the hilariously misguided blog diary they kept along the way. Just prior to smart-phones and social media taking over our travel habits, these two wide-eyed 18 year olds set off with nothing but digital cameras and a trusty blog to document their trip. From lost passports to inaccessible bank accounts, jumping out of planes and into gorges, this is a nostalgic exploration of first-time travel and all its hilarious twists and turns.

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S1E5: Costa Rica - ‘Rum parties, motorbike madness and a turtle named Luna’

S1E5: Costa Rica - ‘Rum parties, motorbike madness and a turtle named Luna’