Last Updated: November 8, 2024 Wondering what gifts to buy for that special person in your life who is obsessed with Costa Rica? You know, the one who always insists …
A Classic Costa Rican Coffee Tour at Cafe Britt
When our friend Lauren (a.k.a. the Altecocker) was visiting Costa Rica on her 55th home exchange last year, we knew that we had to make the trip to San José …
Why You Should Visit Costa Rica in the Rainy Season
Most people traveling to Costa Rica come during the dry season. When we visited as tourists, we did the exact same thing. All we wanted was sun and clear blue …
Sigma 18-250mm: A Great All Around Travel Lens
What would a travel website be without captivating photos? We wondered that ourselves recently when we found our go-to zoom lens suddenly out of commission. It all happened on a …
Diamante Waterfall and Cave
Last Updated: February 17, 2021 Costa Rica has many amazing waterfalls but we know of only one with a secret cave where you can stay the night. Located in Costa …
Playa Conchal: The Allure of Shell Beach
Last Updated: October 5, 2021 The distinct sound of a million tiny seashells gently shuffling with each lapping wave will forever be what we imagine when thinking of Playa Conchal. …
La Fortuna: What to Expect from Costa Rica’s Most Popular Destination
Last Updated: May 1, 2024 La Fortuna, also known as La Fortuna de San Carlos, is undoubtedly one of Costa Rica’s most talked about destinations. Travel writers love to cover it, …
Taste Testing the Beers of Costa Rica
Having moved to Costa Rica from Boston, a city with more than a dozen different breweries, one of our first orders of business was to try every beer that we …
San Gerardo de Dota: A Hideaway in the Cloud Forest
Last Updated: August 26, 2019 San Gerardo de Dota is a little known destination in the remote mountains south of Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose. The village is set …
House Sitting: Build a Perfect House Sitter Profile
Last Updated: May 10, 2023 In another article, we shared about how to save money on accommodations through house sitting. We explained how the process works, the three best websites …