This past Sunday I went to a town called Howth, Ireland. Oh my goodness is was absolutely gorgeous!! It is right on the coast about…
A school trip to Okinawa leads to a castle, dining and serious works of art adding more to the high school learning experience for one…
At my school, however, we could choose between Okinawa, and Nagasaki, both of which are fairly far away. (Although that may be because this is…
While December 25th is listed as the official Christmas holiday, it is easy to see that Ticos celebrate throughout the entire month of December! The…
Along with conservation comes sustainability, and sustainable farming is a lifestyle in Costa Rica. Many families grow their own fruits and vegetables, they milk their…
In Costa Rica, the traditionally North American holiday known as “Thanksgiving” is not widely celebrated. The “Accion de Gracias” or “Action of Thanks,” is only…