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Two Costa Ricas
Two different views of the same river Most people talk and write about Costa Rica from the typical vacationing tourist perspective. The rainforests are amazing, the zip-lining is cool, the beaches are wonderful, and the volcanoes are awesome. Visitors tend to treat Costa Rica as a tropical get-away. It is a place where nature is … Continue reading
Pubs
Pub guide to the U.K. Amazingly, the thing that we miss the most about England is the pubs. Pubs, an abridged term for public house, are unique establishments to the U.K. Despite places in other countries, including the U.S., claiming to be pub-like, they fall short. There really is not anything quite like a British … Continue reading
Ticos
Chapter 2 Tico Culture Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries on Earth! National Geographic rated it the best year round climate on the planet. I agree. The country stays fairly consistent month to month, with rainy and dry seasons. Temperatures generally range from 70° to 85° F depending on elevation. The best time … Continue reading
Life in England
Chapter 4 Living as an American in England Life as an American in any foreign country is both incredibly exciting and frustrating. Exciting because everything is new and different. Everywhere you go is some place new. Things that are mundane to the locals is fascinating to you. I think this was the cause of some … Continue reading