Costa Rica Travel News - The safest country in Central America is Costa Rica; however, not all parts of it are safe. No country is exempt from bad neighborhoods. There are some places to avoid when making your travel plans. Keep them in mind and enjoy a vacation in the safest parts of the safest country. In the city of San Jose you will want to avoid taking out maps, wearing flashy jewelry, or otherwise announcing that you are a tourist. Petty theft is very common here. Carry your bag in front of you on city streets and buses. Stay away… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News - Proficiency in English is considered almost requisite to take career strides in Costa Rica. With continued foreign investment by predominantly North American companies, the need for employees with a firm grasp of English is essential for job consideration at the several Fortune 500 businesses present in Costa Rica. As a result, there is a continued need for travelers, recent college graduates and retirees to move to Costa Rica and teach English as a Second Language. Global TESOL College Costa Rica, a recently launched institute located in Jacó beach on the central Pacific, aims to be the country’s… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – It’s the weekend and we all know in Costa Rica as in many places in the world it means drinking and blowing off steam after a tough week in the office. Costa Rica is visited by many people for Spring Break, bachelor parties, or simply to have a great time. After sun tanning on beautiful beaches almost everyone wants to enjoy a night out on the town. There are many bars and clubs to choose from throughout the country. Some notable top nightlife towns include Jaco, San Jose, Puerto Viejo, Tamarindo, and Playas del Coco. Jaco is a… Continue reading →
World News – Will the death of Nelson Mandela come soon? That though is going through the heads of many people worldwide as he was readmitted into the hospital. Former South African President Nelson Mandela was hospitalized Saturday after suffering a recurrence of a lung infection, according to a statement released by the nation’s current leader. The statement said the 94-year-old Mandela was in a serious but stable condition. “During the past few days, former President Nelson Mandela has had a recurrence of lung infection,” said the statement by President Jacob Zuma. “This morning at about 1:30 a.m. [7:30 p.m. Friday ET]… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – I’m sitting in a few inches of water, eagerly anticipating the next big wave. When it comes, it’s far stronger than I expected it to be. I’m slapped in the face, knocked off my rear and whipped around by its power. As the wave recedes, I rise to my knees and crawl back to the water line…to start the game all over again. It’s me vs. the violent ocean. I wound up playing around at the edge of the surf that day because the ocean at Playa Hermosa was too dangerous to go in for all… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – The new highway was been put in place to make the trip to the Jaco beach and Pacific coast of Costa Rica a short hour and a half drive from the San Jose airport. Now change is in the air as Jaco is soon to be home to one of the country’s best resorts. The ground will officially be broken Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 4pm with a celebratory pool party rich with dignitaries, celebrities, local influencers, media and sports figures from Costa Rica and abroad. Owner, Dag Hascall, and his wife Jennifer could not be… Continue reading →