I'm a freelance graphic designer / English teacher living in Costa Rica and loving every moment of it! I take photos and write about my travels around Costa Rica as well as my adaptations and observations of daily life in this beautiful country. Pura vida!Let’s connect!
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Teaching English in Costa Rica
04 January 2012 6:25 PM | 10 Comments -
Top Costa Rican Souvenirs
05 September 2011 6:30 AM | 25 Comments -
Best view of Arenal Volcano: Arenal Observatory Lodge
12 July 2011 9:07 PM | 45 Comments -
Rant: Costa Rica is not for everyone
17 June 2011 5:19 PM | 35 Comments -
11 tips for driving in Costa Rica
29 April 2011 11:28 PM | 17 Comments -
Reverse culture shock – I got zapped!
29 March 2011 1:24 PM | 38 Comments -
Costa Rican bullfighting – best sport ever!
17 January 2011 8:25 PM | 22 Comments -
Costa Rican Christmas Tamales
24 December 2010 9:46 PM | 12 Comments
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Going to Granada, Nicaragua
01 April 2012 11:25 AM | 21 Comments -
Living in Costa Rica QnA: Housing, Transportation, Wages
31 March 2012 1:03 PM | 8 Comments -
Teaching English in Costa Rica FAQ: Where, When, How
27 February 2012 2:23 PM | 39 Comments -
7 Super Shots
22 February 2012 1:48 PM | 21 Comments -
What the heck is this?
06 February 2012 10:10 PM | 6 Comments -
Learning how to live in the moment in Costa Rica
16 January 2012 10:45 PM | 5 Comments - Teaching English in Costa Rica
04 January 2012 6:25 PM | 10 Comments -
Super Secret Sauce Ingredient: Guineos!
28 November 2011 1:01 AM | 16 Comments
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Happy Mother’s Day, 4 More Earthquakes, and Hello Rain!
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 17 CommentsMother Nature says Happy Mother's Day with four earthquakes and a torrential downpour. Plus the skinny on Costa Rica's secret break from the rainy season.
Photo: The OMFG Sunset
Posted on July 28, 2011 | 26 CommentsBrilliant jaw-dropping sunset in Costa Rica. Colors too saturated to catch on film but I tried!
Rainbows over Costa Rica
Posted on January 15, 2011 | 5 CommentsI feel like I am living with the Care Bears because there has been a huge rainbow arcing over Alajuela almost every single day for the past month.
Earthquakes Happen
Posted on October 18, 2010 | 12 CommentsI just experienced my 2nd earthquake a few days ago (Oct 11 to be precise). The epicenter was only 20 miles from our house, near Zarcero, which is close to Poas Volcano. I was sitting upstairs in our office when everything started to sway back and forth in a strong, fluid motion...
Pavones, Impressive in the Rainy Season, too
Posted on October 7, 2010 | 8 Comments...Pavones is practically deserted during the rainy low season and makes a perfect peaceful get away for those looking to detach from society and reconnect with nature...
Advantage of Living in a Rainforest: Effortless Gardens
Posted on September 24, 2010 | 14 CommentsRainy season in Costa Rica creates luscious gardens, beautiful plants - all effortless! Check out my photos to see what grew in my yard when I wasn't looking!
Poás Volcano vs. The Lightning
Posted on August 28, 2010 | 1 CommentAn account of Poas Volcano erupting with volcanic lightning and Costa Rican folklore about Poas Volcano...
My Trip to SC
Posted on June 13, 2010 | No Comments...I'm glad to be back in Costa Rica with Julio and the dogs, though. I've only been living here for 2 1/2 months, but I've already adjusted to the simpler way of life and most definitely the temperature...
Jabon Azul y La Palma Bendita ♥
Posted on May 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsTwo things to be thankful for: 1. Jabon Azul. This pile of amazingly brilliant bright white laundry is brought to you by Jabon Azul. Jabon Azul, I love you. These...
Julio’s Big Birthday Adventure, Off-Road to Playa Jaco
Posted on May 1, 2010 | 3 Comments...breakfast in Orotina (the fruit capital of Costa Rica), explore the mountains, stop for lunch in a restaurant in the middle of the jungle, explore more mountains, and then arrive in Jaco early afternoon to enjoy some sun on the beach...
