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Travel tips for Costa Rica

By Jonathan · Comments (1)
Sunday, November 28th, 2010

CR Travel tips for Costa RicaMy top ten travel tips for Costa Rica.

These Travel tips are invaluable for having a safe and fun trip in this wonderful country. Please don’t let this dissuade you from traveling to Costa Rica. If you follow these travel tips; you’ll have the time of your life.

(Travel Tips #1) Never leave your bags inside your vehicle unattended, particularly at tourist spots. I would say the number one occurrence of theft in Costa Rica is caused by tourist leaving bags and valuables in plain sight in their vehicles. You’re asking for trouble if you don’t follow this rule. While in Bagaces, I was fortunate enough to have a local tour guide show me around to all the tourist spots like the Bagaces waterfalls. Two days earlier, a group of tourist who had just landed, stopped there take a look at the falls. They returned to find their window broken and valuables stolen. Unfortunately, at secluded spots, there is no police presence and local thieves pray on these areas. Always use the trunk or drop your bags off at the hotel/hostel before heading out.

(Travel Tips #2) Be on guard when using the public bus system. Particularly to and from San Jose, groups of thieves look for tourists to pick-pocket while they’re loading or unloading their bags. Usually it’s a female who attempts to distract you and invade your personal space, while the accomplice attempting the pick-pocket. They’re professionals and will be very unassuming and quick; so be on guard. You can prevent this by being aware your personal space and watch out for friends. It’s a good idea to keep your passports, money, and credit cards in a travel belt around your waist, or under your shirt. I know there not stylish; but having one for going from spot to spot is smart. The Interbus (mini shuttle) is the safest and best way to travel in Costa Rica.

(Travel Tips  #3) Always keep a backup source of money. You should keep a bank card or credit card in a separate location, always keeping an alternative means of getting money. I always keep my valuables, money and passport in my travel belt. And I keep one bank card stashed away in my bag with a little petty cash. Traveler checks are always a good idea as well; and be sure to keep the receipts in a separate location from the checks.

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Categories : costa rica, travel

A Zen Art Blog

By Jonathan · Comments (3)
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

So E.Y.D has changed with the fall season to a new look and feel for the moment. 

 You will find enlightened quotes, meditations, and philosophies from the great teachers of past and present. Along with Pop culture Zen from StumbleUpon, You tube, and other Social Media sites.

I hope you will enjoy my photo blog series: Blizzard 300x199 A Zen Art Blog

Heart warming Winter quotes and photos

Enchanting Autumn incantations of sublime seasonal change

 

Hindu Sage 300x199 A Zen Art BlogIn the Lumbini grove, under the shade of a flowering Sal tree, The Buddha, founder of the philosophy of Buddhism was born. He was known as Siddhattha. (Siddhartha = one whose purpose has been achieved). This is my continuing series of Buddhist quotes from the Dhammapada.

The Dhammapada – the essential teachings of the Buddha

The Wisdom of the Buddha

Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The enlightened one

Paulo Coelho the road to Santiago 300x300 A Zen Art Blog“The reason why we are here, I call “The Personal Legend”. All my characters, somehow they have a reason to be here, and they have to struggle to find their place under the sun. Which they do…
…and of course they have to pay a high price.”  Paulo Coelho

Top Ten Paulo Coelho Videos on Youtube

My mantra is: To Strive for Love, To seek knowledge, To Find happiness, and Yield not to fear.  Inspired by my favorite poem Ulysses by Lord Alfred Tennyson.  “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

A philosophy in 25 words of less: inspired by Pete Carroll’s Win forever

Inspiring FNL Speech

Enlightenment you Youtube A Zen Art Blog

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Categories : Boy meets Girl, costa rica, Enlightened Quotes, Paulo Coelho, poetry, quotes, surfing, travel, Travel Tales from the dark side, Vancouver
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