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My Love-Hate Relationship with my Mini-Fridge
Would you rather have a giant fridge in your living room or a tiny fridge in your kitchen? Keep in mind – the living room is for hooping. Also, nothing fits in a tiny fridge.
More FAQs about teaching English in Costa Rica
Employment terms, best time of year, types of acceptable certificates for teaching English in Costa Rica, average salary, how long it takes to find a job
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!
You will be granted 300 heavenly indulgences
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!
Goals for 2013: Travel, Work, Health
In transitioning to a truly location independent lifestyle supported by 100% freelance work, it’s important to set goals. Here are my 10 very achievable goals for 2013!
3 Ways to Say No in Costa Rica Without Actually Saying “No”
How do you say no in Costa Rica? Well, it’s not “no” because that is considered outright rude. Instead of saying “no,” you have to get creative and come up with different excuses to get out of the situation.
Success! I crashed the country club
I did it. I crashed the Costa Rica country club, I played tennis for 3 hours, I made some new friends, and I didn’t get caught. I can’t wait to do it again!
Gyno Groupons, Crashing Country Clubs
So we have this thing here in Costa Rica called Yuplón (Jewp-lahn) and it's just like Groupon in the States. Well, almost like Groupon. The big difference is that in addition to normal deals, Yuplón also sells medical treatments. Last week, they advertised a women's...
