16 ways my native culture is going to make me feel uncomfortable when I travel to the States. Reverse culture shock should not be this hard.
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5 Disadvantages of Living in a Tree House in the Jungle
Living in a tropical rainforest is not all daily rainbows and tropical bliss. Real talk – there are some disadvantages to living in a tree house in the jungle.
A Clear Day at Poas Volcano
300 meters above the active crater of Poas Volcano on a clear day: breathtaking. I think I figured out the magic formula to see it without clouds!
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The funniest business card I have ever seen came from a Costa Rican man who hangs out in front of the prostitute hotel in downtown San José.
The Best Way to See San Jose, Costa Rica
I’ve been hatin’ on downtown San Jose since I first saw it, so I decided to take a popular walking tour to see if my mind could be changed.
A Sad Day for Mocha and Me
My dog, Mocha, has had a few incidences recently that indicated something was wrong or changing in her, this past week being the worst and a major wake up call.
Crazy Looking Leaf Footed Bug
I was walking through the yard the other day when a giant leaf footed bug with an awesome pattern on it’s back caught my eye. Check out the photos!
I'm Erin, a freelance graphic designer, writer, and a location independent US expat living in Costa Rica and loving every moment of it! De la Pura Vida = tales of adventure, culture, and life in Costa Rica as a digital nomad. Pura vida!
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