Costa Rica Archive

3February 13, 2012
A Costa Rican Bug Affair: What do you Expect Mickey, you Live in the Jungle!

About four years ago, our dream of living in Costa Rica came to fruition. With our home office, virtual clients, and residency in place, we were set. Settling into our…
0August 2, 2011
Coffee and Sunsets in the Land of Pura Vida

Quepos, Costa Rica, located five miles north of Manuel Antonio. No doubt that commercial growth has affected Costa Rica over recent years. Hotels and restaurants have sprung up at a rapid…
0July 19, 2011
The Wonderful World of Rocking J’s: The Best Hostel in Costa Rica (and quite possibly the world)

Rocking J’s Hammock Hotel is one of those magical places that one can only imagine existing in some sort of drugged out fairy-tale. Luckily for adventurous backpackers everywhere it can…
0May 4, 2011
Costa Rica: Faces of Travel

The archetypal herpetologist, bearded and a bit scraggly, witty with a pessimistic sense of humor, instantly reminded me of Kevin whom I met in Costa Rica. While the two look…
8December 6, 2010
Nicaragua: The New Costa Rica (for Backpackers)

Tourism is ironically a traveler’s worst nightmare. Nothing can destroy the originality and unspoiled beauty of a destination more than having it flooded with vacationers. Now, when I say that,…