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costa  rica

Creatures I found in and around the house in Costa  Rica

The thought appeared to me when I was walking around in a large field in Holland… no need in here to be on your guard, like ever! No snakes  slithering

PHOTOS: The 17 of  ’17

Although the time for end-of-the-year lists might be over, there’s never a harm in showing a good ol’ list of photo favourites. So while browsing through 1000s of pictures  of

The adventures of my dog in Costa  Rica

Every dog and cat lover probably knows the problem: an overload of ‘dahhwww’ pictures of your four-legged friend in your phone inbox. No need to feel ashamed of that! Since  my

An adventurous trip to La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Costa  Rica

WHAT: Hiking the trails of Wildlife Refuge La Marta, along rivers, lookouts, hanging bridges, waterfalls and millenary mineral formations. WHERE: The village of Pejibaye, some two hours from San José (without  traffic

Things to do around the Poás volcano, Costa  Rica

The area north of San José is an absolutely pleasure to visit. The landscapes are quite different from the rest of the country and there’s just a special atmosphere  in

The beach hike from Drake’s Bay to  Corcovado

WHAT: Hiking the beach road of Corcovado WHERE: You start at Drake Bay and go on all the way until Poor Man’s Paradise or The Jaguar’s Jungle HOW LONG:  4

PHOTOS: Carnival in Puerto  Limón

A lot of vibrant colours again this week in the port city of Costa Rica during Carnival! The streets of Limón have been filled for 12 days with concerts,  Caribbean

Things to do in Monteverde, Costa  Rica

Fancy a trip to one of Costa Rica’s cloud forests? Good idea, since there are a lot of lovely things to do in the area. Check ’em out here!   Monteverde

PHOTOS: The lantern parade that kicks off Costa Rica’s Independence  Day

On the 15th of September 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain – just like the rest of Central America. Every year, this event is still celebrated with parades, traditional

PHOTOS: A walk in Cahuita National Park in Costa  Rica

When you think of the Caribbean shores, things like a laidback vibe, coconut dishes and calypso might just pop up in your mind. People do not necessarily come to  this

PHOTOS: Afro-Caribbean Day in  Limón

Each year, my current hometown – Costa Rica’s Caribbean port town – Limón throws a party on Aug. 31 to celebrate its vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. The main event is  a

Cool tree houses to stay and eat at in Costa  Rica

I guess many of us have dreamt of living in a tree house since we were young. The idea of having a secret house high up in the canopy  is