Tradition

The Time When Shiny Replaced Special

I knew things were going downhill when I was placed in a box labelled “Seasonal Misc.” That is not storage.…

4 months ago

A Pura Vida Christmas Countdown

As the Christmas parade was on in Atenas last night, what better way to kick off the season than a…

4 months ago

Atenas’ Bulls, Beats, and Barrio Life

If you ever wander through the hills of Atenas, Costa Rica, you might stumble upon a curious sight: a circular…

7 months ago

Imperial: The Taste of Costa Rica’s Soul

I first came across Imperial back in February. And like so many travellers before me, I was hooked from the…

10 months ago