NY to Costa Rica takes a detour to Mexico City! Join me as I explore this amazing city in all its colorful detail. From downtown CDMX, to Chapultapec Park, to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and over to Coyoacan, Mexico City is the destination of a lifetime.
If you’re taking a side trip to Cartago, Costa Rica, you’re going to love it. Cartago is a very special city and it’s a bit cooler than the rest of Costa Rica, both in temperature and mindset. Here are 11 interesting tips about Ciudad de Las Brumas.
One question I hear over and over is “Should I use colones or U.S. dollars when I travel to Costa Rica?” Or, more often, “Can I use U.S. dollars in Costa Rica?” I have mixed feelings. Growing up within driving distance from Canada, it wasn’t unusual for us to interchange our money with Canadian. We’re … Read more
If you’re a fan of Anthony Bourdain, you might already know the answer. If not, read on to find out the answer and how I feel about Anthony Bourdain traveling to the land of Pura Vida.
If you’re getting ready to come to Costa Rica, you may want to learn a little a Spanish. Is Costa Rican Spanish any different that the Spanish you learned in high school? What are the differences of Costa Rican Spanish?
Traveling to Cartago, Costa Rica and got stuck with a rainy day? No fear! Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Here are 15 things you can still do and enjoy yourself when it’s pouring!
You thought you knew what a guava was until you heard of guayaba. But then, they threw in Guayabo. And guanabana? Why is this so confusing? Here’s how to tell the difference.
Costa Rica and I had a rough start together. I wasn’t really sure I liked the place, and I think Costa Rica felt the same about me. However, that changed quickly and my feelings were reconciled after one late night locked outside the house.
Every single one of us is guilty of making assumptions about things we don’t understand. Costa Rica is no exception. In order to set the record, here are the top ten bonehead beliefs about Costa Rica and the truth about them.
Happy Birthday to NY to Costa Rica! My blog is now officially one year old and it’s been 35 years since I’ve first set foot in Costa Rica. A lot has happened over the past 365 days, but we’re going ahead full steam ahead.