You know, it seems like more and more airlines have merged. Going through my old travel papers, I realized I’ve flown on a lot of airlines that don’t even exist anymore! I bet a lot of us have. I’m not even old enough to remember the jet set, but when I started flying, let’s just … Read more
So, a couple weeks ago I went shopping with my mom. Totally out of nowhere she asks, “When you eat a tamale, what’s the corn husk for?” “Well, Mom,” I explained, “Most Mexican tamales are made using a corn husk, but in Costa Rica they’re made with a banana or plantain leaf, not a corn … Read more
Inevitably, your trip to Costa Rica will come to an end. Ah, I totally feel your pain. Just as you were getting comfortable, too. I hope you loved every minute of your trip and are anxious to plan your return! Soon you’ll be heading to the airport and flying back to your home. As with … Read more
This post contains an affiliate link that I may earn a small commission from at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I have used myself and enjoy. Salsa Lizano. You see it on almost every restaurant table in Costa Rica. That small brown bottle with the green and red logo. … Read more
La Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles is easily the most recognizable building in Cartago, Costa Rica. Just do an internet search on Cartago, Costa Rica, and images of the Basilica are the first thing to appear. The Basilica draws hundreds of tourists every year, each impressed with the magnitude and architecture at this … Read more