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Surf Travel to Costa Rica Continues to Grow

Jul 16, 2011 at 10:09 am in Adventure Travel, Costa Rica, Travel Writing by Gear Up and Play · 1 Comment »

Surfing At Playa Grande Costa Rica

If you travel frequently, you might notice an increasing amount of over-sized luggage in the shape of surfboards.  Where are these boards going?  Chances are they are going to San Jose or Liberia, Costa Rica’s two international airports, both of which are just a short drive to some of the best surfing beaches in the [...]

Costa Rica Adventures

Feb 2, 2011 at 8:51 pm in Adrenaline and Extreme, Adventure Travel, Costa Rica by Gear Up and Play · 4 Comments »

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Did you know that Costa Rica offers some of the best adventures?  There are things in Costa Rica that everyone should see and try at least once and if you can go again, you should.  Costa Rica has breathtaking sights sure to dazzle the eyes, great adrenaline pumping hikes and rides that will [...]

The Accidental Tour Guide

Nov 3, 2010 at 2:09 pm in Central & South America, Destination Guides by Jennifer Choban · 1 Comment »

Ruins of Claritian Convent Antigua Guatemala

I was glad that I had insisted on keeping my window seat from the Argentine woman who had tried to usurp it.  Flying into Guatemala was spectacular as one volcano after another plunged upwards through the clouds.  Settled into my hostel, I began to explore Antigua. A huge volcanic cone on the edge of town [...]

Quick Guide To Rio De Janeiro

Apr 3, 2010 at 12:59 pm in Brazil, Central & South America, Destination Guides by itravelglobal · Leave a Comment »

Rio de Janeiro is busy, noisy and full of adventures to be had. To experience South America in full party mode, visit Rio de Janeiro at Carnaval time, but stay in a boutique hotel so that you have an oasis of calm to return to.
Where is it?
Rio de Janeiro is on the Brazilian coast, looking [...]