One perk of working in a predominantly Catholic country is everyone gets the Thursday and Friday before Easter off. I thought this would maybe be a quiet, family-oriented long weekend, but boy was I wrong. Despite its tie to the religious holidays, this “Holy Week,” or Semana Santa as it is called in Spanish, is… Read More Adrenaline-Pumping Beach Trail Ride
If for some weird reason I was forced to describe Ticos in one word, I probably would say “welcoming.” Costa Ricans love their country and really want visitors to as well. Here are two recent examples of such hospitality we’ve been lucky enough to encounter. La Liga Futbol Brice wanted to experience a Costa Rican… Read More Tico Hospitality
One of the perks of being in Costa Rica is that it’s a destination friends want to visit. Good news for us! Our first visitor was our good friend Summer, who joined us a few weeks back. Especially as she moved from Oregon to Texas last year, it was so good to see her and… Read More ¡A La Playa!
Holy cow, it’s already been almost 2 months since we left Portland. It seems like it was only a few days ago that we were in the pouring rain of Oregon! In an effort to not stare at my computer after the work day and explore the best of Costa Rica during the weekends, I… Read More Sunshine, Spreadsheets and Sloths
“Oh Erin, hablas español?” Eeks! That is usually the first response in my head when someone asks me if I speak Spanish, in Spanish. Outwardly, I’ve gotten very good at saying “Un poco. Estoy aprendiendo…” (A little. I am learning…) Although I did take French for about 6-7 years in middle and high school, you… Read More {Travel Tips} iTalki Language Classes: Cómo Aprendo Español
One thing I’ve enjoyed most about living in Costa Rica is how incredibly welcoming everyone is. Costa Ricans (or “Ticos” as they affectionately call themselves) are extremely proud of their country and want visitors to love it as much as they do. Several coworkers have offered to take us to their hometowns and show us… Read More Weekend Adventure in Cartago
Prior to arriving in Costa Rica, we enjoyed a 10-day vacay in Tulum, Mexico. This small town just south of Cancun is now known for its laid-back vibes, numerous yoga studios and white sand beaches. At first we were a little hesitant about spending that long there, but it turned out to be a great… Read More Ten Days in Tulum
We’ve made it to Costa Rica! Where Are We Staying: After a few days at the Marriott when we first arrived, we are now settled in an awesome condo we rented in Heredia, a suburb of San Jose. It is so nice having a place to cook for ourselves, unpack and call home for a… Read More Costa Rica First Impressions
Upon arriving in the Yucatan, we decided to stay the night in a super tiny town of X-Calakoop (population 1200!), near the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. The ruins are a 2 hour drive from Cancun and Tulum, so a lot of people visit them as a day trip but we figured this would be… Read More Experiencing Village Life in X-Calakoop
Hola de Mexico! We are nearing the end of our vacation before heading to Costa Rica. We are currently enjoying the time in Tulum to relax and act “healthyish” by working out daily at the local Crossfit, eating a ton of vegetables and fresh fruit, and getting to try Herbalife in real life. More on… Read More With Love, From Mexico City
