In: Costa Rica

Camaronal Sea Turtle Project Testimonial by Cassandra Dawn.
July 31, 2008

My name is Cassandra Dawn. I am 25 years old from Tucson, Arizona. I arrived to the project in Camaronal approximately…

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Michael Schell’s testimonial. Voluntour, a vacation with a purpose.
July 31, 2008

We are a family of 3: myself, my wife, Jen, and our 6 year old daughter, Alex.  My daughter is off…

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Summer Camp Testimonial by Ryan Kilberg, Canada
July 31, 2008

The two weeks I spent in Bambu rivaled the best two weeks I have experienced in my life.  I understand very…

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Summer Camp Testimonial by Charlotte Bernsohn. Chicago, US.
July 30, 2008

Sitting here on my last day in Costa Rica it’s incredible to think back to the beginning of my trip. After…

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Costa Rica Video
June 15, 2008

Explaining what Costa Rica is like to someone who has never been here can be challenging. That’s why when I found…

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Guanacaste
June 7, 2008

Ricardo Osorno Fallas, Project Coordinator, explains what’s so special about his native Guanacaste… “When people think of the Guancaste region, sun,…

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Voluntourism
May 18, 2008

The Tropical Adventures Foundation started with a dual purpose of helping communities in Costa Rica, while at the same time opening…

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Short Video: Kaya’s Place and Bribri Shaman
July 7, 2007

I just got a copy of this video from my friend, Colin, of Banana Azul Guesthouse. It’s not a very professional…

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Bambina Better
April 18, 2007

If you happened to read our earlier post about Bambina, then you know she was on her little deathbed. We’re happy to report she is now out of the woods! Things certainly got worse before they got better, but she is nearly back to 100% herself now.

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Welcome Mauricio!
April 12, 2007

We have a new addition to the family! Mauricio Aguilar just started working with us this week as our new Placement & Travel Coordinator. Mauricio was born and raised in Washington State (USA), but is actually Costa Rican! He’s been back here in his homeland now for about 18 months and is studying sustainable tourism in a local university.

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