Author: Minimalist-traveller
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Gallo Pinto (bean and rice) recipe
Gallo Pinto is the national dish of Costa Rica. Most people here eat it especially for breakfast. You can find this dish also in other countries in Central America under a different name. In Nicaragua for example they use red beans instead of black beans. Ingredients (4 people): 200 g brown or basmati rice 400…
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My Couchsurfing Experiences: Tips and Stories
Couchsurfing connects travellers with local hosts worldwide, offering free accommodation and cultural exchange. I share my experiences since 2013, how long people usually stay, and safety tips.
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Tiny house – A way to live more sustainable
Recently I joint a tiny house meet-up in Richmond, VA. It inspired me to read more about living in a sustainable tiny house.The tiny house movement (also known as the small house movement) advocates living simply in small homes. Either on wheels or a foundation. Currently there is no set definition of what constitutes a tiny house; however, a residential…
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Richmond – A green, artistic, and intercultural city
A city I only visited because of a good friend. Thanks to him and meetup (app) I had a amazing time in Richmond, Virginia. The city has a lot to offer: Plenty of beautiful parks, the James river (my favourite place), art galleries, art festivals (first friday), many great murals, very interesting museums (science, art,…
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