Fishing in Playas del Coco is very popular since it used to be a small rural fishing village and fishing was the backbone of the community. Nowadays, it’s a booming beach town where visitors from all over the world come to scuba dive, beach hop, snorkel and fish. Deep sea fishing and in shore fishing […]
Life Experiences
Teaching English in Costa Rica – An Interview with Maggie
Ever thought about teaching English abroad but was scared to leave home? Or felt like your English skills weren’t good enough? Well put your fears aside and read this awesome interview with our fearless friend Maggie from Poland who is teaching English near La Fortuna, Costa Rica. We met Maggie as we were leaving the […]
What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Costa Rica
To continue my reflection on completing my first year living in Costa Rica, I realized that there were a few things I wish I knew before moving to Costa Rica. Maybe they would have helped me adjust easier and maybe not but I’m positive that they sure would have made at least a little difference! […]
Things I Had to Get Used to Living in Costa Rica
It’ll be my one year anniversary since moving to Costa Rica next month and looking back, I feel like a whole new person. Life is always different in a new country, even the littlest things you never noticed before and it does take some time to get used to. It’s not just about culture shock, […]
Cultural Differences In Relationships – Our Personal Story
One difficult aspect of two people creating a life together is that each person comes from a different cultural background whether it is language, beliefs, religion or ethnicity and these attitudes can clash. Putting together two people who come from different countries with different backgrounds certainly makes for one interesting journey and process. To have […]