Category: Costa Rica
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Volunteering with Workaway in Central and South America
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Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, gain experience, practice a language, help others, learn more about a different culture, get out of your comfort zone, learn more about yourself, connect with similar minded people, and a nice option to spend a few weeks at one place. Sometimes far away from civilization like we…
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Costa Rica – Rich variety of nature, animals, and activities
I spent seven weeks in Costa Rica, exploring various locations like San José, Jacó, and La Fortuna. I enjoyed Costa Rica’s rich natural environment, vibrant culture, and numerous activities, such as surfing and hiking.
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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…
