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We spent the morning watching the sunrise over the Costa Rican shoreline. While the bravest surfers were out there riding eight-foot waves, my friend and I were perfectly happy with a warm cup of tea and some peaceful silence...
When I started blogging, it was a just passion project. I loved to travel. I loved writing. Starting a travel blog was a no-brainer. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I dreamt about the potential perks and benefits of having a travel blog, but I tried not to get my hopes up.