Monthly Archives: March 2009
In The Suitcase: The Costa Rica Packing List
(Apologies for the small hiatus in between blogs; we had to re-route ourselves to Chicago for a family emergency and are now back in the quiet sanctuary of our home in DC. Pictures from Costa Rica coming soon!) Costa Rica … Continue reading
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On my Itinerary: Hasta la Vista, Costa Rica!
Spotty Internet connections for the past few days as we drove from Monteverde to the true paradise of Manuel Antonio´s beaches and jungle hikes with the pristine, crystal clear blue 80 degree bath water. We entertained ourselves with squirrel monkeys, … Continue reading
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On My Itinerary- Zipping around Monteverde
Somehow, Jon has convinced me to strap into a rock climbing harness and clip me onto some steel cables stretching way across the treetops of Santa Elena rainforest so I could go flying and shrieking along the way, while mentally … Continue reading
On My Itinerary: Fortunate in La Fortuna
Like many a spring breaker, sometimes you find yourself at the police station. That´s where we spent our first evening in Costa Rica. First we were enjoying a hearts of palm and avocado salad, I was admiring the khaki outdoorsy … Continue reading
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On My Itinerary: Spring Break!! (i.e. Costa Rica)
Like, OMG – Jon and I are heading to Spring Break. Whoo hoo! Break out the yard long beers and the beads! I have to admit, this is actually my very first spring break. I did not participate in beachy … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: Frommers on Kindle
When choosing the right travel book(s) to take with me, I have to give the book’s weight and size much consideration if I’m going to hoist it around all day. After removing items like housekeys, extra credit cards, American currency, … Continue reading
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In the Suitcase: Cultural Etiquette
I have to give credit to my fellow travel-addict and friend Christie, who posted this article from Yahoo! Travel entitled “World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes” on her Facebook page. It is a great summary of a handful of cultural offenses around … Continue reading
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In My Suitcase: Backpacker gear, yuppie-style
I never called myself a backpacker. I don’t wear a giant pack the size of a bodybag and roughing it in backpacker hostels or in train stations. I am really a fairly civilized traveler, hoisting my rollaboard and daypack and sleep … Continue reading
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