“Hey man where did you get those sweet shades?” I seem to be asked that question almost as often as I get sunburned in Panama, which is on a regular basis. As cheap, nice sunglasses are on the “To-Do” list of most travelers to Central America, Mexico or any country less expensive than their own, I found a gem of a place that I must share with you. Whether you are a traveler just passing through the Isthmus or a resident trying to protect your retinas while looking cool, sunglasses are an important part of your world. While seeing sunglasses salesman on the sides of the road selling their merchandise to drivers is common, these men will never give you Read more
Update: Best travel insurance for the semi-expat
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Where Do I Fly Into?
Well, there aren’t that many options. You can either fly into Liberia or San Jose.
Juan Santamaria Aiport (SJO) is commonly known as the San Jose airport even though it’s actually located in Alajuela. Traffic through this airport is not bad and getting from the plane, through immigration, baggage claim and customs hardly ever takes more than a half an hour.
The airport is not small but not large by any means either. There are many duty free shops and restaurants like Burger King, Schotlkys, Papa John’s and Cinnabon. Café Britt also has souvenir shops at the airport which often offer discounts for bulk purchases. If you need to rent a vehicle you can do that too and exchange Read more
Top three things to do in Lima
There is no shortage of things to do in Lima. Often when we find ourselves in such an enormous city, there’s so much to do that there is nothing to do. I’ve narrowed it down to my top three.
A classic must see is the Plaza the Armas. The Cathedral sits impressively on one side of the plaza while the Palacio de Gobierno sits on another. The best time to visit Plaza the Armas is noon. Sit and watch the changing of the guard, people watch, take a tour of the cathedral and then head down Jiron de la Union. Walk down this pedestrian walkway lined with quaint little shops, restaurants and cafes. Window shop, eat lunch or have some Read more
To the moon! Or should I say to La Luna
San Salvador is nightlife central for locals and expats alike. Amidst the plethora of nightclubs, bars and restaurants, La Luna shines as a totally unique hangout.
La Luna is built on the idea of showcasing Salvadorian artist and promoting art in its many forms. The restaurant is always changing as new art exhibitions are brought in. There’s live music every night, from classical music to salsa, jazz, and even folk music. Musicians come from all over the country and even all over Central America. Sometimes there’s poetry readings and even workshops to encourage local art. An upcoming event is the one man theatre act featuring Mexican artist Ermis Cruz.
The charm of La Luna isn’t just their dedication Read more
Have a wild good time at the Belize Zoo!
Just the thought of holding a boa constrictor in my hands is enough to make me shiver. Seeing others do it is nerve rackingly exciting if that makes sense. At Belize Zoo just outside of Belize City you can play with a boa constrictor if you want, watch others do it or simply avoid the snake section.
The Zoo is totally dedicated to conservation of natural wildlife native to Belize. All of the animals are native to Belize and have either been rescued from captivity or donated to the zoo. These animals include jaguars, red macaws, coatis, monkeys, storks, and even a tapir, the zoo’s biggest star. Every year in April kids are invited to sing happy birthday to April Read more
Nicaragua Food: Let them eat Cake! But I’d rather eat Tres Leches
Our first experience with Nicaraguan food came during our stay with a local Nicaraguan family near Ticuantepe. Though they were a relatively wealthy family their food was simple, traditional and delicious.
Every morning started with a big plate of gallo pinto and a fresh homemade tortilla. There were some variables; sometimes there was cheese, egg or sour cream but never all of these. Every time was a slightly different experience but still hearty and tasty.
Gallo Pinto is usually prepared by frying boiled red beans with onions and garlic. As the beans fry, add some rice and combine well. This may seem a little heavy for breakfast but it keeps you satisfied all morning.
Lunch seems to be the biggest Read more
Argentina Weather
What kind of clothes do I need to pack? That’s one of the first questions that come to mind when we’re planning a trip. It’s also one of the questions people ask me the most. The answer really depends on where you’re going and when.
Since Argentina is so long and narrow the weather actually varies greatly from one end to the other. As a rule the north is hot, the south is cold and the middle is mild. If you’re thinking on terms of moving , most people will have an easier time adjusting to the weather in Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Mendoza and that whole middle belt. The weather is quite similar to what it is back Read more
Argentina Weather
What kind of clothes do I need to pack? That’s one of the first questions that come to mind when we’re planning a trip. It’s also one of the questions people ask me the most. The answer really depends on where you’re going and when.
Since Argentina is so long and narrow the weather actually varies greatly from one end to the other. As a rule the north is hot, the south is cold and the middle is mild. If you’re thinking on terms of moving , most people will have an easier time adjusting to the weather in Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Mendoza and that whole middle belt. The weather is quite similar to what it is back Read more
Sandboarding in Peru!
Ever been snowboarding before? Well sandboarding is kind of the same except its way hotter and much sandier.
The most popular areas for sand boarding are Ica and Huacachina. A few hours from Lima this area offers the most variety in slopes. From beginner to experienced you can find whatever tickles your fancy. Here you can rent a board from most hotels for really cheap and do the self-guided thing and haul your board up and down the hill yourself or you can pay $10-$15USD for a two hour tour. The advantage of the tours is that a dune buggy will wait for you at the bottom and drive you back to the top every time. Really it’s well worth Read more
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