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 →
Costa Rica Travel & Tourism News – Costa Rica is recognized world-wide as one of the most bio diverse nations. The small country is sandwiched between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and is home to a number of ecosystems. However, Costa Rica’s biodiversity does not end at its coastline. The country is a top dive destination, particularly along its Pacific shores. Costa Rica’s crystalline waters are home to a dazzling array of sea life. On the Pacific side of the country, the majority of reefs are made of volcanic rock with coral formations built on top with 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 →