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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Top Costa Rican Souvenirs
Posted on September 5, 2011 | 25 CommentsMy top four favorite things to buy in Costa Rica. What about you? What are your favorite souvenirs?
Winning! My view from first class
Posted on July 24, 2011 | 13 CommentsLife in Costa Rica has had its fair share of negatives over the past few months, but I’ve had a recent upturn. And I’m going to relish it. So don’t hate!
Rant: Costa Rica is not for everyone
Posted on June 17, 2011 | 35 CommentsThis one goes out to the guy in the Costa Rica airport, who yelled at the janitor about how ignorant he is for not being able to speak English. What a douche.
11 tips for driving in Costa Rica
Posted on April 29, 2011 | 17 CommentsClose your eyes and GO! Seriously, I do that sometimes, but don't try that at home! Instead, follow these 11 useful tips to get you on the roads and back home safely.
Reverse culture shock – I got zapped!
Posted on March 29, 2011 | 38 CommentsAs soon as I landed and stepped in to the Houston International Airport, I could tell I didn’t feel comfortable in my home country anymore.
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...
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...
Weekend in Montezuma
Posted on June 14, 2010 | 7 CommentsBefore I left for my vacation to SC, Julio and I took a weekend trip to Montezuma and did some exploring around Santa Teresa and Mal País. We took the new highway, Autopista del Sol, to Puntarenas to catch the ferry across the Golfo de Nicoya.
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...
Breakfast at Xandari Resort in Alajuela
Posted on April 28, 2010 | 3 CommentsXandari is a beautiful resort in Alajuela situated on 40 acres of manicured tropical gardens and trails with rivers and waterfalls.
