Instead of commiserating, I suggested we head out for dinner. We sat down to plates of gallo pinto — Costa Rica's ubiquitous rice-and-bean dish — and pan-fried plantains in a pastel-painted ...

I would have to spend Christmas in Costa Rica. My mum, a keen naturalist herself, was graciously understanding of my absence at our family dinner. Instead, I was fortunate to be hosted by a ...

Keeping kids busy on a family vacation can feel like a full-time job taking away from the fact that you are supposed to be on vacation. Zip lines, waterfalls, and rafting will keep them entertained, ...

Easter in Costa Rica is often the busiest time of year to visit the country. Despite the fact that this time of year can be a ...