Where else in the world could you be on top of a mountain and simultaneously look out to the Atlantic on one side and the Pacific on the other?
Costa Rica is a charming place where you can explore Nature at its best: volcanoes, jungle trekks, turtle watching, surfing the Pacific… Oh, and those tasty Casados!
When we visited Volcano Arenal, in Costa Rica, we knew we had to go to one of the famous hot springs. There are several places you can go to dip yourself in the warm waters heated up by the volcano’s power. Depending on the flexibility of your budget, you might … more »
I love coming across artsy things by chance. It could be street musicians, graffiti, coffee art or, like in this case, carvings on wood! I have seen plenty of wooden carvings in crafts markets, but this was the first time I came across a sculpted figure on a living tree. We saw … more »
A short flight away from San Jose is Corcovado National Park. This place – within the national park – is known as Drake Bay. A rustic jungle town with beaches to die for! This beach is calm, and all you hear around you is the wind and the waves, perfect … more »
“I dig my toes into the sand The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket. I lean against the wind, pretend that I am weightless and in this moment I am happy”, Incubus Many people trapped in busy working days have a paradise like … more »
When you start traveling and stay for a while in areas that have little to do with the place you come from, you start realizing how everything is relative. NOTHING should ever be taken for granted! This is when you start learning how to value those certain little … more »
Translate this country’s name, “Rich Coast”, and you get an idea of all the possibilities that this land has to offer. Bathed by both the Atlantic and the Pacific, Costa Rica is a world of wonders for visitors and locals alike. Focusing on environmental preservation and sustainability, Costa Rica inhabitants … more »
Cooking is like being in a relationship: select some ingredients and combine them well in order to create a pleasant taste. Stir carefully and cook al dente. And never forget to spice up things every now and then, to keep it all interesting! In Costa Rica, the typical set dish is … more »
We visited Costa Rica between 24th January and 10th February 2012. Costa Rica requires Indian citizens to be in possession of a valid visa when they arrive. However, people of ANY nationality holding valid US, Canada, Japan, South Korea or Schengen visas do not need a prior visa. The only … more »
Sometimes the moment gives meaning to a picture. Like the first time that you see the Pacific. The largest ocean on our blue planet. To quote a singer and a poet, it did look like a thousand diamonds. The water is warm and wonderful!