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
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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
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Super Secret Sauce Ingredient: Guineos!
28 November 2011 1:01 AM | 16 Comments
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Costa Rican bullfighting – best sport ever!
Posted on January 17, 2011 | 22 CommentsThere can be anywhere from a handful to hundreds of people in the ring at one time and the object of the game is to get the bull to chase you while you cleverly avoid his stalk and eventually his stomp.
Costa Rican Christmas Tamales
Posted on December 24, 2010 | 12 CommentsEvery good Tico eats tamales for Christmas (Navidad) and this year I not only ate them, I learned how to make them.
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...
Guanacaste por Las Fiestas
Posted on August 24, 2010 | 2 Comments...I headed to Liberia to party hard with the Ticos in celebration of the Annexation of Guanacaste (their own Independence Day). Liberia is the capital of Guanacaste...
The Culture of Conservation in Costa Rica
Posted on May 18, 2010 | 18 CommentsIt took me numerous extended vacations and two months of permanent living in Costa Rica to even begin to grasp the extent and depth of the daily conservation efforts of your average Tico. For me, it is a little overwhelming and most definitely exhausting - conserving ain't easy.
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...
What Does Pura Vida Mean, Anyway?
Posted on April 13, 2010 | No CommentsLiterally translated as "pure life", the phrase "pura vida" embodies what it means to be Costa Rican. It's about persevering, overcoming difficulties with a positive attitude, having strong communal ties, celebrating good fortune, and enjoying a laid-back lifestyle.
Semana Santa in Puerto Viejo
Posted on April 6, 2010 | 10 CommentsThe past week was Semana Santa, the most celebrated holiday here in Costa Rica. The Costa Ricans celebrate it by spending time with their families at the water. All of the usually uninhabited beaches and rivers were covered with tents, vehicles, and people. If there was water, there were Ticos. We celebrated by going to Puerto Viejo.
