35 Facts on the rainforests are tidy bits that are interesting to aknowledge, especially when you are about to walk through one of these magnificent realms. For anyone who goes on a trail through a rainforest the system comes to be of great value when you underestand and appreciate how transcending they are in our lives.…
When I was a kid, back in the seventies, my Nanny Elena used to tell me these horrible stories about the “Chiquizá” (Chee-keee-zaa). (I learned later in life that their real name is Tarantula Hawk) The Chiquizá was a huge black wasp with bright orange wings and my nanny Elena, would say that its sting would…
I’m not sure if I was born with it, or if I became a wanderer… But certainly there was an allure in getting lost, going to new places, finding unexpected situations and getting out of my comfort zones. Travel is certainly a state of mind, and for some of us is an addictive state of…
With plenty of time to spend with their children, most respondents were also able to have quality time with their partners on holiday, with over 73% of interviewees saying they make time for each other while holidaying with the family. With the kids back at school and the holidays just a distant memory, Holiday Hypermarket…
Is the art of taking a vacation is endangered by our modern “always- connected” lifestyles. A vacation is defined as “an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling”. The word vacation comes from the Latin word “vacatio” which means “freedom, and release from occupation” and the word “vacare,” which…
With your vacation coming you’re probably wondering how you can get in on a good deal. After all, airfare is without a doubt one of the most expensive components of any travel plan, and prices can change so much at times – from affordable to prohibitive. The good news is, there are still a few secrets left when it…
Having a guide is important when you travel anywhere… However, let me tell you a bit of what happens in the rain forest… First of all, we have to talk about what you come to Costa Rica for… Basically it reduces to one word and a humongous concept: Nature. A tiny little country holding 5%…
What do parks say about the city in which they are found? What do they say about the people who visit? For as long as there have been cities, there have been spaces sectioned-off as sanctuaries for the public. Town squares, central parks… they are more than just pretty places. They are spaces reserved for…
Kinda’ funny… When I started in the travel industry back in 1987, there were very few tourists in Costa Rica. We used to go on one day tours as there were very few good hotels out of town, and every now and then a birdwatcher apppeared in the buses. With their binoculars hanging and their bird…
