My adventure of a lifetime began in 2015 when I was asked to follow the tree-top lives of Costa Rica’s gravity-defying howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata palliata). Image by Justine Allan.

Costa Rica is an ideal tropical location for a family vacation. Often considered an adventure destination, the country offers so much more than just adrenaline-pumping activities. It’s also a ...

Behind you rises a dense rainforest, where white-faced capuchin monkeys jump from branch to branch. Welcome to Costa Rica. I grew up in Costa Rica, and while I’ve lived all over the U.S., I'm ...