Lima is considered to be the Gastronomic Mecca of the Americas with (3) restaurants making the list of the top 50 restaurants in the world for 2018: Central (No. 6), Maido (No. 7), and Astrid y Gastón (No. 39). Visiting Lima is like going to Heaven and sitting at the “welcome table feasting on milk … Continue reading Taste of Lima
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We found that to be so true as we set out on our photography tour with Andean Photo Expeditions. Dan the owner/guide created an amazing tailored adventure for us. Even though we are amateur photographers this did not prevent us from capturing some amazing pictures. This … Continue reading Sights of Lima
One of the best ways to experience a new place is to go on a bike tour. We enlisted the help of the good folks at “Hop on a Great Bike Tour in Lima” through Airbnb. Ronnie was our tour guide. He was outstanding. His English impeccable and his bike safety top notch. We had … Continue reading Biking Lima
This past Sunday we did a short road trip with some friends to San Ramon for a Jazz Brunch at Mi Rancho Bar and Grill. We arrived early to ensure a good parking space for the FJ. The event attracted about a couple dozen expats living around the area, many of whom we had never … Continue reading All That Jazz
Summary: Overall rating of 4.0 stars. Playa Bejuco, located on the Pacific coast between the tourist destination cities of Jaco and Quepos, is a slice of paradise. It’s one of the best kept secrets for folks staying in the Central Valley area of San Jose. This beach is off the beaten path, offering seclusion and … Continue reading Playa Bejuco
Summary: Overall rating of 3.8 stars. Gecko Café & Grill is located on the water in the port city of Limon. This is a funky, cool place to kick back and enjoy the Caribbean vibe. We sat outside this time and watched the waves crash against the shore as we grooved to the reggae music … Continue reading Gecko Cafe & Grill
Summary: Overall rating of 3.8 stars. Playa Chiquita is our first Caribbean beach to review. Located in the province of Limon southeast of Puerto Viejo just down the coast near the Panamanian border. This beach is not crowded like Puerto Viejo and is a great place to relax with the sun on your face and … Continue reading Playa Chiquita
Summary: Overall rating of 4.0 stars. Sandy’s is a must stop on your way to the coast in the province of Puntarenas. It’s located right on highway 1 just past the exit for Puntarenas coming from the Central Valley area. The atmosphere is great with an outdoor dining feel under the bodega. The menu is … Continue reading Donde Sandy
Summary: Overall rating of 2.4 stars. This is the first of many trips around Costa Rica to find the perfect beach. Some people work on Tuesday's. We go to the beach. Playa Caldera is an "off the beaten path" beach. It is located right off highway 23 in Puerto Caldera a port city for cruises … Continue reading Playa Caldera
Summary: Overall rating of 4.2 stars. Today we ventured into the town of La Garita to check out Zoo Ave (Ah-ve) Rescate Animal (Animal Rescue). As a rule, I don’t do zoos because I believe they are inhumane. This place is different. In fact, this is one of the places I plan on getting my … Continue reading Zoo Ave
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