Tyres and Teeth
I could not celebrate Costa Rica week here on Taraji Blue withour re-sharing this blog post. First written and shared back in May 2011 it’s a tale of pure stupidity, naivety and sheer determination… and it is one of my…
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Tortuguero – a cost effective and beautiful way to visit
Tortuguero is not overly promoted within Costa Rican travel guides – and for this reason, a lot of people who travel there do so on a fly in package that can cost hundreds of dollars a night …per person! When…
The benefits of travelling to Costa Rica in the green season
I was initially very reserved about travelling to Costa Rica in the green (i.e rainy) season – Not that we had a choice, as it came about as a result of a last minute planning. From my research on the internet and from verbalised experiences…
A Costa Rican Itinerary
I expected little but fell head over heels in love with the Costa Rica. So much so, that I had some ‘re-integration’ issues returning back to ‘normal life’ after immersion in such a naturally beautiful and bewildering country. The guide books do…
Reviewing Los Pinos, Monteverde
I am so glad we chose to stay here, especially after seeing some of the other hotel accommodations in Moneteverde. Not that there is anything wrong with the other accommodations – quite the opposite! There is a fabulous array of boutique hotels and spas, friendly hostels and B&Bs run by locals, but to…