We’ve already talked about the horrors of culture shock when traveling to a foreign country, but what happens when you return to your home country and feel like a stranger? Reverse culture shock is also a difficult situation and here are my thoughts.
What do squirrels look like in Costa Rica? And why do they like hanging out at the beach? Here’s what happened when we encountered a coconut-loving squirrel on the shores of Playa Mantas.
If you grew up in the 70’s like me, you had Tang in orange and grape. In Costa Rica, Tang is alive and well with some really different flavors!
If you’ve ever traveled to Costa Rica, then you know the coffee is simply delicious! There are many reasons this specific brew is so tasty. Here’s why Costa Rican coffee is so gosh-darned good.
I will always choose mom & pop restaurants, or sodas, in Costa Rica instead of fast food, but I’m the first to admit I enjoy McDonald’s in Costa Rica. Did you know they serve the old-fashioned deep fried pies? Here’s what else I love about McDonald’s in Costa Rica.
Never been to Costa Rica? No problem! If you’re a beginner, here are some of the most very basic facts about the Land of Pura Vida!
I think I read somewhere that Costa Rica only sells Imperial beer. This is news to me. I thought they sold Bavaria, too. Oh, say. Isn’t Pilsen crafted in Costa Rica, too? Three beers is better than one. I can see where this could be a problem. Ticos must get really bored with only three … Read more
I discovered cilantro back in 1984 during my first visit to Costa Rica. I had never heard of it and surely had never seen it back home. Strangely, there was an entire mystery surrounding cilantro before I eventually figured out what it was, months after landing. It started when I noticed a flavor in some … Read more
I have a notebook. In that notebook, I jot down blog post ideas as they occur to me. I have a growing list of subjects I want to talk about. On that list was Anthony Bourdain. As this blog gained momentum, I hoped to eventually write a post about Anthony Bourdain and the importance of … Read more
This post contains an affiliate link that I may earn a small commission on at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I have used myself and enjoy. I’ve caught more flak for my love of Axion dish paste than any other Costa Rican product. So, I’m going to put it … Read more