If you’re planning to drive in Costa Rica, it’s important to learn about the driving culture first so you know what to expect and know how to stay safe. In this guide, I will tell you exactly what it’s like to drive in Costa Rica and give you my local tips to stay safe while...
Sneakers (such as Nike Air, Puma, Adidas court shoes, etc) are a huge fashion statement in Costa Rica. You will find many ticos wearing them with jeans even in a more dressy situation. If you are in a metropolitan area, sneakers are a great way to express your personality. If you ar...
Unfortunately streets in Costa Rica do not have good drainage and when it rains, drains get clogged and roads flood. Huge pools of water stay on the streets for days allowing mosquitoes to breed prolifically. Large puddles are present nearly all the time in rainy season. For these reasons, ...
Although Costa Rica is generally a very safe country, pickpockets and petty theft can be a problem. By applying basic common sense, you can avoid the hassle of losing your belongings. First, never leave things in plain sight in a parked car. If you're heading to the beach, try to park...
Visitors will return to find brighter, whiter stone walls, more-vibrant colors on wall paintings and stained-glass windows that gleam. By 2027, the transformation of the cathedral’s surrounding area will also be complete, bringing a tree-lined square and a cooling feature that will release a ...
But most eco resorts tend to be more dependent on the natural environment than eco hotels. They’re also generally more active innature and wildlife conservation,more focused on educating visitors about the flora and fauna of local ecosystems, and more deeply connected with the area’s indigenous...
inCosta Rica, chiefly because their burial sites have been plundered byhuaqueros(grave-robbers/treasure hunters), who in some cases dynamited tombs in their zeal to get at buried gold. These days the only indigenous group of any size in the area is the Borucas – sometimes called the ...
First opened in the ’70s,Bluebird Hunter Lodgewas fully re-imagined in 2022 as a rustic-chic mountain retreat that works in all seasons. Here’s how we got there, what we did in the area when we arrived and what it all cost.
Where to stay:Miami boasts a range of luxurious accommodations and offers a party-friendly atmosphere. For both, considerThe Confidante,The Standard Spaor the legendaryFontainebleau Miami Beach. In South Beach, Pharrell Williams and Dave Grutman'sThe Goodtime Hotelhas the aesthetic of a bach party...
Yemen's Houthi rebels fire a missile at northern Israel, the first time for the group to reach thereYemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile toward northern Israel, the first-such attack by the group to reach the area as a monthlong intense U.S. airstrike campaign continues to target them...