Author Archive for Dahlia Nahome

4 ways to get your adrenaline-fuelled fix in Central America

4 ways to get your adrenaline-fuelled fix in Central America

By on Mar 15, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Leisure Travel, Nicaragua, Regions, Speciality Travel

Costa Rica is known for its glorious coastlines, romantic beauty spots, sloths and much more but it is also a fabulous place to visit for the adrenalin junkies out there who want non-stop, heart-racing adventure from a holiday, with a selfie to prove it. Here are some suggestions for living on the edge when coming […]

Culture and fiestas - Springtime in Costa Rica

Culture and fiestas – Springtime in Costa Rica

By on Feb 15, 2016 in Central America, Costa Rica, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The months of February, March and April are pretty full with Costa Rican events and fiestas. Such events give a taste into the history of the different areas of the country from cowboys showing off their horse skills in the ‘tope parade’ in Puntarenas to the best local music in Monteverde. It is a time […]

5 cracking ideas for a good night out in Costa Rica

5 cracking ideas for a good night out in Costa Rica

By on Jan 16, 2016 in Central America, Clubs, Costa Rica, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

There are so many ways to have a good time in Costa Rica. There are lots of towns that have a reputation for a good night out like Jaco and Tamarindo. Most guide books talk about the day time activities full of volcanoes, wildlife and surfing. These are all obviously incredible aspects to an equally […]

7 top tips for moving to Costa Rica

7 top tips for moving to Costa Rica

By on Dec 11, 2015 in Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

There is no doubt that as soon as most people set foot on a beach somewhere in Costa Rica, thoughts of ‘how can I move down here?’ start entering your mind and with New Year’s resolutions on the horizon, I think there will be even more people considering such a lifestyle change. I am such […]

Cracking Costa Rican craft beers

Cracking Costa Rican craft beers

By on Nov 30, 2015 in Central America, Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Upon entering Costa Rica, within minutes you will see the black and yellow crested logo of the national beer, Imperial. It is on shop fronts, T-shirts and car stickers and is distributed so widely, it is as near to a national symbol as you can get, that can also be found everywhere. If you are […]

5 reasons why Costa Rica is so happy

5 reasons why Costa Rica is so happy

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

Tourism to Costa Rica is buoyant and is set to increase again in 2015 and 2016. Europe especially is seeing a large rise in travellers to the sunny Central American country with an increase of of almost 20% between 2013 and 2014. British Airways is further adding to the trend by launching a direct flight […]

11 gorgeous gastronomic experiences in Costa Rica

11 gorgeous gastronomic experiences in Costa Rica

By on Aug 20, 2015 in Central America, Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

The country with the most diverse flora and fauna also has an amazingly diverse culinary offering. This is in part due to its geography. With two coasts and a lush central valley, there is a huge variety of seafood and tropical produce which adds to the richness of its gastronic offerings. The country’s capital, San […]

6 unmissable experiences on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica

6 unmissable experiences on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica

By on Jul 28, 2015 in Central America, Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The southern most tip of the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica is one of the most difficult places to reach in the country but the journey is well worth the effort. It is also becoming one of the most popular spots in the country too as it has a combination of several incredible surf spots, […]

3 ways to take luxurious holidays that do not 'cost the Earth'

3 ways to take luxurious holidays that do not ‘cost the Earth’

By on May 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

There is no doubt that the belief in sustainable practices are growing at home and abroad. Discerning consumers are increasingly choosing to spend their money with brands and companies who have a social conscience and give back to Mother Nature or their local communities. “According to a study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), […]

5 reasons to love Costa Rica

By on Sep 14, 2010 in Central America, Costa Rica, Regions

1) Costa Rica abolished its army in the 1940s to invest in its peoples education, welfare and environment. 2) Nearly 30% of Costa Rica is protected national parks. 3) Forbes magazine recently voted our local beach in the top five in the world. Another one of our local beaches has recently been voted as the […]