Any time you’re planning a getaway to a new locale, it is important to consider the weather before booking your trip. Here in Costa Rica, the weather is divided into two seasons: dry and green. And depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different response on when you should book that trip. In today’s post, we’re sharing the insider scoop on the two seasons…and offering a suggestion that just...
The world has seen a dramatic rise in the number of digital nomads travelling the world to work due, in large part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees who were previously tied to an office were suddenly allowed to work from home, and many employers have made the practice permanent. This, in turn, allows remote workers to work from anywhere—all they need is a roof over their head and a good internet...
Abundant tropical jungles, spectacular beaches, and a plethora of flora and fauna, Costa Rica is blessed by many different microclimates. The reason for its variety is the proximity to the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean as well as the mountain chains that separate them. If you are planning to travel from coast to coast or from the coast to the mountain, you'll experience different weathers so be sure to bring...
Whether you are coming for vacation or you are considering living here part or full time, knowing some Costarican Words, especially the ones that are used often, will help make your trip easier, and funnier! Even though the official language of Costa Rica is Spanish, Costa Rican folks have been known to have a flourish slang. The following are the most frequent words you'll hear during your stay. Tico/a...
Among the memorable experiences of exploring Costa Rica are encounters with birds that possess stunning colors and a repertoire of the most beautiful, and sometimes bizarre, sounds in the world. This tiny country (the size of West Virginia) has 922 species of birds! If you consider that all of North America has 914 species (Canada, U.S.A., and Mexico), you are clearly overwhelmed by the abundance of...
The world gives us many intriguing sparks to analyze and enrich our knowledge. The animals, plants, minerals, and every single natural event draw our attention and our natural curiosity. We humans have secrets and many of them still do not have an answer. The Blue Zone is a modern concept forged by two academics Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain while working on a demographic study in the Nuoro province,...
Among the amazing things our world has to offer, the World Heritage Sites are the most important and unique masterpieces our cultures and nature give us. I’m sure most of you know what I’m talking about, but just to be clear, all these sites have been selected by the UNESCO on the basis of having cultural, historical, scientific or some other form of significance, and they are legally protected by...
This blog is for entertainment and your information! No matter what country you come from in the "first world' you haven't experienced the type of driving they do in Costa Rica. Let's start with the 'normal' rules. If you are driving in the city here there are stop lights. They are more or less used during the day unless they are accompanied by an additional stop sign, written 'ALTO'. However, a couple...