Central America

Taste the best local foods of Costa Rica – from the tropical fruits to typical Costa Rican meals like the casado and gallo pinto, the essential foods to try

Fun Spanish words used around the word — words and phrases useful and interesting that show off the full beauty of the Spanish language

A city often skipped by tourists, San José is a dynamic and interesting Central American capital city – popular for its nightlife & Costa Rica culture

Since studying Spanish intermittently throughout my life, I’ve picked up enough basic phrases and words to get by in most Spanish-speaking countries. But when visiting Costa Rica this past winter in the heart of Central America, I suddenly found myself speechless. As I quickly learned, the Spanish they speak in Costa Rica is slightly different …

A first time visitors guide to Costa Rica including specific travel tips on when to go, what to do and tips for San José and Manuel Antonio

I visited Costa Rica this past November and fell in love with the country—the food, the natural beauty, the beaches and the Tico culture. It’s no surprise that it tops so many “best of the world” lists. In a country that’s only the size of West Virginia, there are over 150 volcanic formations with seven active …

Wombat Wednesday is a photo series showcasing the travels of Mr. Wombat. Who is Mr. Wombat? Well, he’s a stuffed wombat I brought back from Australia. Why? Because wombats are awesome—especially Mr. Wombat who has been all over the world. Kind of. Australia’s been on my mind. And though this photo wasn’t taken in Australia, …

Wombat Wednesday is a new photo series showcasing the travels of Mr. Wombat. Who is Mr. Wombat? Well, he’s a stuffed wombat I brought back from Australia. Why? Because wombats are awesome—especially Mr. Wombat who has been all over the world. Kind of. I probably should’ve used this photo last week since you can clearly …