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It’s Christmas time already?
September 1, 2008As crazy as it sounds, we’re already preparing for our Tropical Adventures’ Christmas Projects. This is happening for two reasons: For…
Read MoreHelping Hands Weekend
September 8, 2007This Saturday, September 15th, we hope you’ll consider joining us on the Talamanca Indigenous Reservation as we gather at the Bambu Retirement Home for a 1-day Helping Hands event. Tropical Adventures staff, volunteers, friends and neighbors are joining forces with Helping Hands Costa Rica members to pitch in and help the folks out at the retirement home.
Read MoreNew Coffee Shop
July 28, 2006I’ve been meaning to post something for a while about my friend Mauricio’s coffee shop. He’s been open about a month now and the place is really cute. I love his upstairs patio. He offers the usual coffee drinks, of course, but also a nice selection of sandwiches, empanadas and delicious deserts.
Read MoreManuel Antonio
June 20, 2006Isaac and I went to the beach this past weekend. Manuel Antonio is one of our favorite areas, and not just because it’s the gay mecca of Costa Rica. It’s breathtakingly gorgeous!
Read MoreSemana Santa (Holy Week)
April 11, 2006We’re trying to get ready for Semana Santa (Holy Week) here in Costa Rica. Being that we’re a Catholic country, religious…
Read MoreLankaster Gardens
March 10, 2006I’ve lived in many places around the world where I never found time to visit the beautiful destinations nearby. So I’m…
Read MoreOrchids Anyone?
February 9, 2006Who doesn’t like orchids? Really, they are just amazing flowers. I wanted to let you know about an Orchid and Tropical…
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