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 MoreToday marked the end of a great week: I completed the Beginner 1 Spanish immersion course at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe. Studying 20 hours in one week is pretty intense. You see a lot of material in a short time, but since the classes are ta...
Read MoreLearning Spanish has been one of the best experiences I have had since living here in Costa Rica. I took a week-long Spanish immersion course at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe, and it really accelerated my speaking abilities! I was amazed with what I learned in just 20 hours of...
Read MoreLiberia might seem far removed from the natural wonders Costa Rica is known for, but that is not true of the iconic Llano de Cortes waterfall located only 30 minutes from the city center. It being a lazy Sunday, I decided to take the bus up th...
Read MoreBeing an English teacher at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe comes with many perks, such as always meeting new people and making friends. That is actually one of my favorite aspects of working here! The school puts on weekly events, like Conversation ...
Read MoreOne of the best parts about living in Costa Rica is how much I have been able to improve my Spanish. Through taking immersion courses at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe, "Spanish Connects!" and Spanglish Social, I have ...
Read MoreOne of my favorite aspects of Costa Rica is the people. They are some of the most friendly people I have ever met, and almost every place that I go a conversation arises.
A common expression I hear from my students is “don’t worry, be happy.” Whenever they sense that I might be slightly flustered or stressed, they always reassure me not to worry and that everything is okay. Aside from the community of tea...
Read More"Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, everyday can end beautifully."
- Kristen Butler
One of my favorite things about living in Costa Rica is everyday around 5:15pm when the sun sets and the sky becomes a gorgeous array of colors. It’s become my favorite ti...
Read MoreCosta Rica ranks right up there with the most scenic and beautiful countries I have visited.
There seems to be an almost perfect harmony here between nature and the Tico way of life.
In Liberia, on any given day you may run into a huge abundance of wildlife including, ...
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