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
