Profile
Soul Life Travel
Soul Life Travel is an Afro-Latina–owned travel company based in Costa Rica that curates
culturally immersive tours centered on Afro-Caribbean heritage, community, and connection.
This is not surface-level sightseeing—each experience is designed to help travelers understand
the people, history, food, and rhythms that shape Costa Rica beyond the typical tourist lens.
Founded by Sadie and supported by co-founder Ollia, Soul Life Travel
focuses on custom and day tours that highlight Afro-Costa Rican culture, especially along the
Caribbean coast. Their approach prioritizes authenticity, respect, and meaningful engagement
with local communities—ensuring travelers don’t just visit, but truly connect.
Whether you’re interested in heritage tours, food and cultural experiences, or thoughtfully
curated day trips, Soul Life Travel creates space for travelers who value culture, identity,
and intentional exploration. It’s an ideal fit for travelers seeking experiences that feel
grounded, educational, and soulful—without being commercialized.
Modern Green note: Soul Life Travel represents the kind of discovery The Modern Green
exists for—locally rooted, culturally led, and built on trust rather than mass tourism.
Anything Else We Should Know?
At its core, Soul Life Travel isn’t just a tour company—it’s a story of visibility, heritage, and belonging.
Founded by Afro-Latina women rooted in Costa Rica’s Caribbean culture, this brand lives at the crossroads of travel and
cultural affirmation. For Black travelers—whose stories and histories have often been sidelined in mainstream
tourism—Soul Life Travel offers something far deeper than an itinerary: it offers context, connection, and respect.
The experiences Sadie and her team curate center on community narratives, foodways, music, and histories that have shaped
the Afro-Caribbean identity in Costa Rica. They dismantle the “surface tourism” model and replace it with intentional
engagement—where every village, every meal, every interaction brings you closer to the lived realities of the people
whose land and culture you’re exploring.
This aligns directly with the purpose of The Modern Green: to elevate businesses and experiences that
matter to Black travelers, to ensure Black travelers are seen and celebrated, and to build a travel ecosystem where
culture, identity, and legacy are part of the journey—not an afterthought.
Black travelers matter because our stories are part of global heritage. We don’t just visit places;
we help them be seen, understood, and honored.
Traveler tip: Soul Life Travel is more than an itinerary provider; it’s a cultural ambassador
for the Afro-Caribbean experience in Costa Rica—perfect for the traveler who wants depth, respect, and meaningful
connection in every moment of their journey.
