May 12, 2020
After an eventful journey on the road, we finally made it to our newest destination. Costa Rica is interesting in this way: you only need to travel a few hours and it’s like you’re in a different country. Instead of… Continue Reading…
February 29, 2020
After 5 relaxing days in the picturesque beach town of Sámara, it was time to move on to yet another destination. All I knew back then was that I would be spending a month in a wooden cabin in a… Continue Reading…
January 18, 2020
By the time my stay in Montezuma was coming to an end, I was more than ready to get back on the road. Even though I’d had a pretty good time there, worsening allergies and isolation (try living car-less on… Continue Reading…
December 17, 2019
I’ve decided to write one single diary post about my month in Montezuma, because I’m simply too behind with everything to divide it up any further. Wish me luck in trying to fit in all the details without making you… Continue Reading…
December 6, 2019
My week in Panama went by in a haze. If I didn’t already feel like I had stepped into another world then I sure felt like it now. Remember how I was talking about the poor state of the houses… Continue Reading…
November 30, 2019
It’s remarkable how quickly humans adapt to a new environment. If you’ve read my previous diary entry, you’ll know that I was struggling to adjust to the undomesticated lifestyle in Puerto Viejo. Yes, I love nature, but I never really… Continue Reading…
November 22, 2019
After a small period of rest and acclimatisation in Cahuita, I was ready to take on my first longer stay (about 2 weeks) in Costa Rica. I’d read a lot of good things about Puerto Viejo and although this Caribbean… Continue Reading…
November 13, 2019
The first thing I noticed when I arrived in Cahuita was how small it was. There were a total of maybe 5 streets, comprised of some colourful, but very modest houses that were all partially hidden by jungle vegetation. I… Continue Reading…
November 10, 2019
I arrived on Costa Rican ground at 5am in the morning. The first thing I noticed when I got outside was a burnt smell in the air (volcanoes?). The second thing was the sunrise. The colours were subtle, but it… Continue Reading…
November 9, 2019
I’ve done it. I’ve actually gotten on a plane and flown across the world. I’m trying not to see it too much as running from something but more like running towards something. Whatever that may be. Although it does feel… Continue Reading…
