Costa Rica Vacation Itineraries – One, Two, or Three week – Pura Vida!

Costa Rica (map here) is a popular tourist destination because it offers jaw-dropping scenery, exotic flora and fauna, a variety of accommodations to fit all budgets, and English-speaking locals who are among the friendliest people in all of Central America.

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The Dominican Republic – How to choose the best beach for your vacation

So, you’re coming to the Dominican Republic for a beach vacation, and you are wondering how to pick the right place. Most likely, you’re considering an all-inclusive resort, and those are indeed a great choice for a hassle-free vacation!

But which one, exactly?  Where?  What beach?  There are hundreds in the DR, and this country is actually quite big.

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Piriapolis Expats

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“Did you know that the idea of a round planet was really a conspiracy between Copernicus and the church? After all, they’ve lied to us before…” This is spoken by Jack, one of a group of expats in Piriapolis that I’d run into. Jack is a true believer in the Flat Earth Society, a group that believes the earth is shaped a lot like what you see on the UN emblem, kind of like a sliced orange laid flat. Continue reading

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