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is one of the repeating tasks when traveling. Usually there is a couple of options for handling the tradeoff between spending time, and money with comfort and safety as other aspects that might be worth considering. On this trip I feel like I’ve used most options available. On the fast end there were the planes that … Continue reading Getting there

When moving around in Central America I’ve crossed a couple borders. While the basic story has always been pretty similar (sign out of the old country – sign in in the new country), details vary quite a bit. At some point the governments decided that this is a service that they should charge for. So … Continue reading Crossing borders

I’m going a bit back in time. When I arrived in Costa Rica, I immediately went to Samara, where I stayed at the hostel Matilori. During most of my stay the hostel was entirely German speaking. My first German immersion since I ended my holidays in Hamburg in June. Here I met Sandra and Clara … Continue reading Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

One of the highlights of Costa Rica is Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula at the border to Panama. Ignoring all the statistics, this is a nice chunk of protected land with a couple of hiking trails that you are only allowed on with a guide and between 5 AM and 6 PM. For a … Continue reading Corcovado National Park