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Pura Vida! How YOU can learn Spanish in Costa Rica
As a huge fan of language learning, I have tried a million and one different ways to make new vocabulary and grammar structures stick. From burying my head in best-selling novels to watching sit-coms in the target language, I enjoy discovering...
Read MoreMy Spanish Obsession
We all know that there are some bad obsessions to have. In fact, the word obsession usually has a negative connotation. For example, it’s not a good idea to be obsessed over an ex who doesn’t think about you anymore. It’s not healthy to be consumed with havi...
Read MoreMy Experience Teaching English in Costa Rica
After ten years of doing Accounting in the states, I felt the need for a big change. I had previously lived in another country and was beginning to feel the need for a new culture and a new experience. I decided to try to teach English in a Spanish-speaking country, so that ...
Read MoreVisiting the Playas
When I think of Costa Rica, the first thing that I think of are the fantastic beaches! I know that across the corners of the world there are amazing beaches that I have not seen yet, but for me, Conchal and Playa Cabuyal will always be the most beautiful. The only thing bett...
Read MoreTraveling around Costa Rica from Liberia
Living in Liberia has a lot of perks. You are close to many beaches, a volcano is always right behind you, and you get to see a lot of wildlife. I love that I can go to the beach any day that I want and that I can go hiking the other days because there are a lot of trails ...
Read MoreLiberia, Costa Rica is close to everything!
Something that I really love about Liberia is its close proximity to many different attractions. Liberia itself is a rural city with a mix of horses, bulls, shopping, and restaurants. It has a lot of personality, from old colonial architecture and traditions to modern struct...
Read MoreGuanacaste Love
Living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has been a really great experience for me. I have been down here for around 7 months, and I have done so many things. I never thought I would have so many adventures in my life. I even had a friend come down to visit me this week and we ar...
Read MoreSand, surf, and learning about myself
I love the beaches in Costa Rica more than anything. Right now, my favorite place to go to is Santa Teresa, which is south of Liberia. I went there for a couple weeks with some people I met to check out that side of the country. That beach has to be the most beautiful beach...
Read MoreTraveling to Samara, Costa Rica
Pick a beach, any beach! Guanacaste has more beaches than you can hope to see during your stay here, and I found myself with the tough decision of choosing one. Picture perfect Samara ended up being the winner since I had heard it mentioned se...
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