Nikki is the CEO of Pura Vida! eh? Inc. (Costa Rica Discounts), and the author of the guidebooks Moon Costa Rica (2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 editions) and Moon Best of Costa Rica (2022 edition) from Moon Travel Guides. Together with her Costa Rican husband, Ricky, she operates the Costa Rica Travel Blog, created the online community DIY Costa Rica, built the Costa Rica Destination Tool, oversees the brand-new (summer 2023) Costa Rica Travel Shop, and designed the Costa Rica Trip Planning 101 E-Course. Also, Nikki wrote the Costa Rica cover feature for Wanderlust Magazine's sustainability-focused Travel Green List issue, showcased Costa Rica destinations and experiences on Rick Steves' Monday Night Travel show and podcast/radio show, and served as the Costa Rica Destination Editor for Essentialist, a luxury travel brand.

Some of the Costa Rica topics that Nikki chats with travelers about include:

• Itinerary-building
• Destinations
• Beaches (blue-flag beaches, popular beaches, off-the-beaten-path beaches)
• Travel/tourism seasons
• Things to do (guided tours, unguided activities, popular activities, off-the-beaten-path activities, attractions, child-friendly options, entrance fees, etc.)
• Transportation (shuttle services, private transfer services, car rentals, driving routes, road conditions, etc.)
• Accommodations (hotels, hostels, lodges, resorts, etc.)
• Foods and dining opportunities (meals, restaurants, etc.)
• Culture (traditions, holidays, etiquette, Spanish, etc.)
• Wildlife, wildlife-spotting opportunities, and ecosystems
• Spending money and saving money
• Safety and anxiety concerns
• Sustainability and responsible (green) travel
• LGBTQ travel
• Volunteer opportunities and travel philanthropy
• Packing