Category: travel
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CR Part 3: Food
When I think of Costa Rica, I think of coffee, pineapple, dulce de leche, arroz con pollo, fried plantains, Salsa Lizano, and gallo pinto. My missions trip to Costa Rica in 2005 was my first independent travel experience, and I have a special place in my heart for the people, culture, and food. This time…
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CR Part 2: Monkeys Abound!
Howler monkeys are a force. I’ve met howler monkeys before. This was not my first Costa Rican rodeo. It was, in fact, my third. But I had never stayed somewhere where the monkeys were so abundant or loud or close to my living quarters. Lizards also abounded, but they are quiet creatures. Except when they’re…
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Summer White: Diner en Blanc
Now that the madness of the Fourth is behind us, the next Philly summer event I’m looking forward to is Diner en Blanc. I’ve noticed it’s been getting a ton of buzz this year, whereas last year I felt like I just stumbled upon it by a stroke of luck. If you’re not familiar with…
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CR: Part 1
The week I spent in Costa Rica with Chad’s company absolutely flew by. I had hoped to let myself relax like never before, but I’m a sucker for adventures, especially on someone else’s dime. I’ve suffered from intense FOMO since I was a little kid, so I signed up for all the optional activities for the…
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On Coming Home
I love having adventures, and Costa Rica was amazing. But sometimes, it’s nice to come home. To put on an old linen skirt you’ve owned since high school and drink kombucha that’s been brewing in your own kitchen. To sleep in your own bed and let your sweet kitties curl up next to you. To…
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Costa Rica — Again!
So, remember that time a couple years ago when I decided to do a series called “Flashbacks”? The one that never really materialized? Right, that one. Well, I’m picking it back up. With Memorial Day almost behind us, the event I’m looking forward to most right now is going back to Costa Rica in June.…