Crossing between cultures and navigating cultural differences is so important for world travelers. Culture can be compared to an iceberg because so much goes undetected. The influence of culture on communication needs to be taken into consideration. Especially to understand unexpected situations during your time in another country. For this reason, understanding better will be […]

There are several interesting things that happened throughout history on September 15: -On September 15, 1998, Google.com was registered as a domain name. (Random fact that I found interesting.) -On September 15, 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while studying influenza. -And on September 15, 1821, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua

San Ramon is one of those towns that keeps a lot of the traditions of Costa Rican culture. Traditional festivals in Costa Rica have already started, and they make me realize how much people from San Ramon enjoy this time of the year. It means a time where the families will hang out together, and

One very strange thing about San Ramon is its weather. If you leave San Jose and travel north along the Pan-American highway, you will notice an immediate change in the weather when you get to the top of the hill just beyond the town of Palmares: It suddenly feels slightly colder. Some people love the

As a quick introduction of Costa Rican food, let’s begin with two main facts: 1. Costa Rican food isn’t overly spicy like Mexican food as many people think. 2. Yes! It is true that we eat a lot of rice and beans and have fresh fruits. Our food may not be as exotic as other