So this is a photo I took while visiting Manuel Antonio Park in Costa Rica this year. I must say, I am at a loss for the right title for this…..So here it is, I challenge you to get creative, get original…don’t afraid to be ballsy…..
Give this monkey a name!!
Ready, Set, GO!!!
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An absolute must read….. Very well presented facts. Don’t let propaganda dissuade you from exploring the world… But do it with sensibility
This could just be a story about countries deemed dangerous for women to travel to. But it’s more than that. This is a story about our perception of danger and how we’re told time and time again that the unfamiliar and the foreign are more dangerous to us than what is on our own doorstep.
A couple of months back, British tabloid the Daily Mail ran a story in their travel section titled ‘Sex attacks, muggings, and harassment: World’s most dangerous holiday destinations for women (and some of them may surprise you)’. The top ten list declared India; Brazil; Turkey; Thailand; Egypt; Colombia; South Africa; Morocco; Mexico; and Kenya to be the most dangerous countries for female travellers.
We’ll get back to that shortly. First I want to tell you about a strange encounter I had in Medellin, Colombia in 2001.
After a hard couple of days travelling…
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Remember I told you to stay tuned for my car rental post? Wellllll this isn’t it….but equally entertaining for sure!!
I was going to feel bad about writing yesterday, but then one of my worst nightmares materialized in front of me, so I have chosen to forgive myself.
Fact 1: The best thing about renting cars for work is that you don’t have to worry about your old, third-hand car breaking down on you. Ahh, security.
Fact 2: Underwater tunnels get congested at rush hour. The worst violation of road law in areas where these are common is to do anything to cause an increase in congestion.
THE STORY: Realizing that I had to drive seven hours to my hotel, across several states, I formed a nice, relaxed plan to leave in the early afternoon. There was a bit of a line at the car rental location, and I had to pick up a couple things at home, but all in all, I was on the road just a bit after I…
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Ok so now we are picking up where we left off…smiling broad and butt cheeks clinched. So I expected that finding Mr. P would be hard (stay tuned to my … Continue reading Costa Rica: Day 1, Take two…..I am alive because he didn’t want to face extradition, or miss fishing
So as agreed, here we go with the whirlwind adventure that was and will always be Costa Rica, take 1! I want to start officially on the night before I … Continue reading Costa Rica: Day 1=Naked Men, Drag Queens, Rubber gloves and Angry Spanish
Then fill it up before you hit the road; you’ll have cold water all day.
A shoe works too.
Even if your car started out smelling nice, by day eight, you will be happy these are there.
Nothing worse than not being able to remember where you parked your car.
That way you and your road trip buddy will never have to argue about who gets tocharge their phone.
Extra (comfortable) shoes, water, flashlight, flares, and a blanket.
Make it easy to grab what you need for the night. Unloading and reloading the car will get very tiring.
Just because you don’t want to unpack doesn’t mean you should leave all your stuff out in the open.
That way you have no excuse for not sending postcards.
Or call AAA, your choice.
This may seem old school, but after 10 hours in a car, you will want to save your phone battery for directions and games of Candy Crush.
Keep all your must-need items in it for easy access.
Depending on how far your road trip, an E-ZPass might not work in all areas. Having lots of small bills will make it easier!
This will save you from having to eat at any chains. Unless you are really craving a Big Mac.
But you will reach this point.
Because your phone or GPS will die or not work at least once on the trip!
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Ok so I have professed my love affair with Costa Rica and especially the Quepos/Manual Antonio area. That Pacific coast air will get me every time. I lived Quepos like … Continue reading The Top 10 Things to Do In Quepos, Costa Rica (and area!)
A great article to inspire not only students but any would be traveler!! Tie up those shoes, fill up those backpacks and hit the road! published on 06/12/2013 By Kyle Owens … Continue reading 96 Travel Tips for a Student Budget
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