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The top ten must read rules and travel tips for anyone heading to Costa Rica

January 24th, 2008 by Jonathan

Here are my top ten rules and travel tips for anyone planning a trip to Costa Rica.  I have listed them in order of importance.  The tips are invaluable to you having a safe and fun time in this wonderful country.  Please don’t let this scare or dissuade you from traveling to Costa Rica.  If you [...]

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How to truly enjoy the breathtaking splendor of a marvelous sunset

January 22nd, 2008 by Jonathan

Only the fool compares the true beauty of a sunset or mountain top view.  They must be admired individually without any attempt to compare or contrast.  Just sit back, take a deep breath and suck it the entire splendor of the moment before you.  For me, gazing upon sunsets is a truly wonderful experience.  The [...]

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La Botella de Leche party hostel in Tamarindo beach Costa Rica

January 21st, 2008 by Jonathan

 
La Botella de Leche is an amazing 5 star hostel located in beautiful Tamarindo beach Costa Rica.  From the funky cow décor to the bean bag common room; my initial impression was that this isn’t your average hostel filled with rules and regulations.  This was a paradise for the free spirit; a special place where [...]

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Is anyone going to Tamarindo Beach?

January 18th, 2008 by Jonathan

Is anyone going to Tamarindo Beach?  Never be afraid to ask for anything; the results will always surprise you.   I learned this lesson during my first backpacking experience in Europe.  I traveled with one of my best friends Brian who was one of the most outspoken people I have ever met; he would ask anyone [...]

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Welcome to Costa Rica

January 15th, 2008 by Jonathan

The first sign you see when arriving in Costa Rica reads as follows.  “Welcome to Costa Rica: Any sexual activity with a minor is punishable by imprisonment.”  It was not the welcoming sign I was expecting to see; I had clearly entered a third world country that was very far from home. 
The airport in Liberia [...]

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Seven Days and counting to Costa Rica

January 15th, 2008 by Jonathan

Seven Days and counting to Costa Rica…I can feel the fear setting in a little more each day: a little hint of the unknown before me.  With every journey to a new unknown place; you must realise one thing.  Something that is scary to most people.  When you leave, everything around you is going to [...]

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