A festive season came and went and not only do we find ourselves in a new year, it is a new decade as well. While some people aim to sober up and/ or live up to some new year's resolution, the wheels of time keep on turning. Wet and Geeky Yuletide I had been looking... Continue Reading →
Out of Tico Land into Panama
When it comes to beach bum towns in Costa Rica, it seemed a case of fourth time lucky, although in Dominical too, it was still low season. The hostel I stayed at was pleasant enough, yet, with a few exceptions, my roomies weren’t terrible social. After I connected with my dear friend Rick in Lowlands... Continue Reading →
Costa Rica: Beach-Bumness for a Price
After my stay in the fancy dorm with beach view in Tamarindo, I had made my way to Santa Teresa. I had been told that place would be a far more laid-back and less gringo-dominated affair. It’s still low season in Costa Rica and in Santa Teresa it clearly showed, as a lot of establishments... Continue Reading →
Costa Rica: Pura Vida for a Price
I initially had planned to stay in Nicaragua for six weeks or so, for the main reason that it’s cheap if you can live of a decent western European salary. Sure, there are some tourist traps, especially in places like Granada, where a drink or a meal would cost the same as in Europe, but... Continue Reading →