San Jose, A City Vibe This morning our local rooster crows to wake us up one last time before we depart for the city, we were sad to leave the relaxing rural life behind as we boarded our boat transport
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – Sarapiqui & Tortuguero
Introduction As we continue our family adventures through Costa Rica, we realize how fortunate we are to meet and get to know the friendly people who call this beautiful country home. Along the way we have had incredible hosts at
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – A Night Walk in The Rainforest
Final Days in Arenal As we continued our journey through Costa Rica, we decided to spend our final days hiking the local trails around our cabin. These trails were as rich with wildlife as the national preserves. We spotted a
Costa Rica During the Rainy Season – Monteverde & Arenal
Buena Vista Lodge & Adventures in Monteverde Our journey continued to Monteverde and Arenal. This Costa Rican trip involved lots of walking, hiking and bus transport and today would be no exception. Buena Vista Lodge & Adventures was an hour
Costa Rica During The Rainy Season – Liberia, Rincon & San Rosa National Parks
Tom’s Family Adventure Begins We chose Costa Rica for our family vacation. With a combination of nature, culture and adventure, it served to intrigue the entire family’s specific desires for the ultimate destination getaway. Our teens were particularly looking forward
Costa Rica during the Rainy Season – Planning and Packing
Intro Our favorite adventurer, Tom O’Brien, is preparing for his annual family vacation. This year’s destination is Costa Rica. Who visits Costa Rica during the rainy season? A school teacher with summer off, that’s who. So let’s take a peek
How To Camp- from Backyard to Backcountry
As a Quora Contributor, I get a lot of questions about how to camp. My own camping experience started at 16 years old. For my birthday, I got a tent. It was a monstrosity made from canvas material. Heavy, difficult
A Walk in the Scottish Woods
Do you yearn for solitude? Try a quiet walk in a Scottish forest in the Midlands of Scotland. Peace and serenity abound. You can hear the whispers of the hundred year old trees as you wander the path.
Scotland Adventures
Meet your Co-Author Carrie & Hector the Highland Cow I made friends with this beautiful creature in Portree, Scotland. He was a gentle beast and loved the fresh green grass I fed him. Scotland reminded me of home. Rural villages
India Cross-country by Motorcycle
Interesting Way To See India. My co-author discusses motorcycling through India.