Bohemian Monkey-Galvanting Around the World

Bohemian Monkey-Galvanting Around the World We're the Galván family! Galvanting Around the World shares our global adventures. Bohemian Monkey is our tropical home in Cahuita, Costa Rica.

Follow for hidden gems, wildlife, local culture, travel tips, expat life, and pura vida. Fifteen years ago, we fell in love with the Caribbean. There was something special about this coast-the people, the culture, the music, the food, the vibe. Joel and I decided then that Costa Rica was end game-and in 2025 we closed on our dream property in Cahuita, Costa Rica! In additional to our home, the pro

perty has two short-term vacation rentals. Visit Cahuita and see what we love so much about this amazing country! We have two large,1-bedroom suites with A/C, hot water, fiber optic WI-FI, fully equipped kitchen, living space with additional twin futon, smart TV, laundry service, secure private parking, drinkable water, and a private balcony with a garden view. Each unit has three beds, and can accommodate up to 5 persons. The property is nestled on a secure & friendly street; 10-minute walk to downtown Cahuita, the National Park, and the beach. Reach out directly via WHATS APP to book directly, or use one of the following third-party sites:

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PURA VIDA!!

18/07/2026

🌎 Every destination has a story, and we're just getting started.

If you've been enjoying our adventures, we'd love to have you along for the ride.

Every follow helps us continue sharing the incredible places, people, cultures, cuisines, and experiences we've been fortunate enough to discover around the world—and now our life in beautiful Costa Rica.

If our photos, videos, or stories have inspired you, taught you something new, made you smile, or simply given you a reason to dream about your next adventure, we'd be honored if you'd follow our page and share it with a fellow travel lover.

We have so many more destinations, cultures, and unforgettable experiences to share, and we're excited to bring you along every step of the way.

Thank you for being part of our journey. ❤️

One question for you...
If you could hop on a plane tomorrow and visit anywhere in the world, where would you go first—and why? 🌍✈️

We'd love to hear your answers!

18/07/2026

You can travel all over Ireland, but there's something special about visiting the home of Guinness at St. James's Gate in Dublin.

Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on the brewery in 1759, and more than 260 years later, Guinness is still brewed there. Walking through those gates, you can't help but feel like you're stepping into a piece of Irish history.

Marcia, Gabi, and I expected a brewery tour. Instead, we found ourselves in an all-day celebration of Irish history, culture, music, and hospitality.

Live music. Irish dancing. Incredible stories. More varieties of Guinness than I ever knew existed. Stunning 360-degree views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar. And for Marcia and me... more pints than we probably should have enjoyed. 🍺 (Gabi was still a minor at the time, so she enjoyed the atmosphere without the beer.)

I'll admit something: before this trip, I didn't think I liked Guinness.

It turns out I had never really given it a fair chance.

A local took the time to show me what he called the proper way to enjoy a Guinness. Freshly poured, you don't drink it right away—you let it settle and watch the nitrogen bubbles slowly rise as the beer transforms from cloudy to a deep ruby-black beneath a thick, creamy white head. Only then do you take that first satisfying drink through the creamy head.

Whether that's the official way or just great Irish advice, I can't say. What I do know is that it completely changed the experience for me. The beer became smoother, the flavors seemed richer, and I finally understood why Guinness has such a loyal following.

Then came one of the biggest surprises of the day. Guinness had brewed a special beer for the cast and crew celebrating the wrap of Game of Thrones. The leftover barrels had been returned to St. James's Gate, and everyone visiting that day got to help finish them off. Having only recently become huge Game of Thrones fans, that felt like one of those unexpected travel moments you could never plan. Marcia and I were more than happy to do our part.

Later that evening, we met up with our friend Billy Cavanagh at a local pub. Billy previously traveled from Ireland to spend a summer living with our family while coaching Gabi's soccer team back in Wisconsin, USA. This time, we got to be the visitors in his hometown, sharing stories, catching up after and enjoying another memorable evening together.

One of the greatest gifts travel has given us isn't just the places we've seen—it's the friendships we've built around the world. Sometimes people travel to our corner of the world, and other times we get the privilege of visiting theirs. No matter where we meet, it's a reminder that the world feels a whole lot smaller when you have friends waiting for you on the other side of it.

Those are the memories that stay with you long after the trip is over.

Sláinte, Ireland. Until next time. 🇮🇪🍻

18/07/2026

With the World Cup Final almost here, it felt like the perfect time to look back at our visit to the home of FC Barcelona in Spain. ⚽🇪🇸

Soccer has been woven into our family's story for years.

Marcia played in high school and even had the opportunity to accept a college scholarship before life took her in a different direction. When Gabi came along, she passed that love of the game on to her. For years, Gabi played competitively—travel leagues, tournaments, camps, private coaching, and countless weekends on the pitch. She was even a member of the Rockford Raptors team that won a national championship. Spain eventually became her national team, and soccer became a huge part of our family's life.

Today, it's Toretto carrying that passion forward. Since moving to Costa Rica, he's fallen in love with the game by playing with the neighborhood kids almost every chance he gets. Like so many young players around the world, he's become a devoted Lionel Messi fan, making Argentina his team.

Our visit to FC Barcelona was one we'll never forget—not just because of the stadium itself, but because of what happened afterward.

While exploring Barcelona, Gabi proudly wore FC Barcelona gear while Toretto sported the colors of the club's biggest local rival, RCD Espanyol. Everywhere we went, people noticed. Some smiled and laughed, others cheered, and a few jokingly booed. It was all in good fun, but it gave us a firsthand look at just how deeply soccer is woven into the culture of Spain. The passion wasn't confined to the stadium—it filled the streets.

That's one of the things we love most about travel. You don't just see famous places—you experience the traditions, rivalries, and stories that make each destination unique.

As the world comes together to watch the World Cup Final this weekend, we're grateful for the memories this beautiful game has given our family and for the places it's taken us.

Who are you cheering for in the final? ⚽🌍

16/07/2026

Some adventures aren't about how fast you go—they're about finding the courage to take the next step.

High above the Costa Rican rainforest, Toretto tackled a series of swaying suspension bridges stretching across the jungle canopy. For little legs, the climb was long. For all of us, the bridges were a little intimidating. They were completely safe, but feeling them move beneath your feet while looking down into the rainforest definitely gets your attention!

The reward? A perspective you simply can't get from the forest floor. Towering trees, endless shades of green, the sounds of the jungle all around us, and the reminder that some of life's best views come after pushing through a little fear.

Watching Toretto take it one step at a time made the experience even more memorable.

🌿 Would you cross a swinging bridge high above the rainforest, or would you stay on solid ground?

Any guesses why we were wearing hardhats?
16/07/2026

Any guesses why we were wearing hardhats?

16/07/2026

Sometimes the best adventures don’t go exactly as planned. 🌋

We spent the day swimming in Lake Arenal at the very base of Arenal Volcano near La Fortuna, hoping for a clear view of its iconic peak. The clouds had other plans, giving us only a few brief glimpses.

But honestly, that didn’t matter much. Swimming in a lake at the foot of an active volcano, surrounded by Costa Rica’s incredible landscape, was an adventure all by itself. Toretto thought it was one of the coolest experiences of the trip.

Costa Rica has a way of reminding you that nature doesn’t perform on command—and that’s part of what makes it so memorable. 🇨🇷

15/07/2026

If you've been following us for a while, you've probably noticed that guided cooking classes are one of our favorite travel traditions.

People sometimes ask about Toretto missing school because of our travels. The reality is that every trip becomes its own classroom. He's had the opportunity to experience different cultures, cuisines, languages, history, geography, and ways of life firsthand—lessons that simply can't be replicated from a textbook alone.

One of his favorite subjects? Cooking.

This time, on the Amalfi Coast, we learned to make fresh linguine, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch using fresh local ingredients before sharing the meal with new friends from around the world.

Watching Toretto become more confident in the kitchen with every class has been one of the most rewarding parts of our journey. He comes home excited to recreate what he's learned, and those skills—and memories—will stay with him for the rest of his life.

For us, travel isn't an escape from learning. It's another way to learn.

🍝🇮🇹 What's the most valuable lesson you've learned while traveling?

15/07/2026

There are plenty of ways to eat pizza.

This wasn't one of them.

In Italy, we learned that great pizza starts long before it reaches the oven. Fresh ingredients, handmade dough, real mozzarella, and a little patience. Then came the fun part—trying to toss the dough without wearing it.

Marcia may have had a little help from our instructor, but by the end of the class we had created our own authentic wood-fired pizzas from scratch and enjoyed every bite.

Travel has a way of turning a simple meal into an experience you'll remember long after the last slice is gone.

🍕🇮🇹 Have you ever taken a cooking class while traveling, or is this something you'd like to try?

14/07/2026

Saltwater. Sunshine. Backflips. Repeat. 🤙🌊

10/07/2026

One of the best parts of traveling is embracing the unexpected. 🇧🇿🌴

After a full day on the Caribbean—sun, sea, snorkeling, and yes... probably a little too much sugar—Toretto found himself in a spontaneous dance-off with one of our awesome catamaran crew members. 🕺😂

No prizes. No judges. Just music, laughter, and two people who weren't afraid to be a little goofy.

These are the moments that don't make it into the travel brochures, but they're often the ones that make you smile long after you've returned home. A huge thank you to the crew for joining in the fun and making everyone on board feel like family.

What's the funniest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you while traveling? We'd love to hear your story! 👇

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