Category Archives: Central America

When the Man Says ‘Pantalones?’ Say ‘Yes’

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Alright, I’ll admit this: I have few regrets in life. I swear. But there’s one regret that nags on me every time I think of this trip I took to Belize in 2006. My then-boyfriend, now-husband Joey and I were … Continue reading →

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Earth-system governance

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Reblogged from Wandering Gaia: London: A group of scientists is calling for a fundamental overhaul in the way international environmental issues are decided, including reforming the UN bodies and decision-making processes to make them fairer and more effective at providing … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? The Kony 2012 Debate Continues

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

“Treating awareness as a goal in and of itself risks compassion fatigue — most people only have so much time and energy to devote to far-away causes — and ultimately squanders political momentum that could be used to push for … Continue reading →

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Weekend Round-Up #6: No Regrets

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

It’s perhaps a common mantra we repeat to ourselves at some point in our lives: Live life without regrets (or, for the more morbid, ‘Die without regrets‘). For this weekend’s round-up, I’ve scoured the internet(s) for some reminders how to … Continue reading →

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Coppola’s (Somewhat) Secret Hideaways

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

So it turns out Francis Ford Coppola is the spitting image of The Most Interesting Man in the World in those Dos Equis commercials: he’s a filmmaker, vintner, magazine owner, and—who knew?—an accomplished hotelier. Surprisingly, when it came to planning … Continue reading →

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Exotica – Upscale Jungle Food

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

Exotica Restaurant, located in Ojochal, Costa Rica (just south of Dominical/Uvita), is one of those places you’d pass by in your 4×4 and not make much note of… but upon entering this serene, candle-lit bungalow, you are greeted by one … Continue reading →

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A Jungle/Mountain/Chic Oasis

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

What is Rancho Pacifico, after all? A resort? A spa? A restaurant? An eco-hotel? A jungle retreat? Rancho Pacifico is ALL of those things, and more. I found the place while scouring the internet for a good, out-of-the-way spot near … Continue reading →

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Casa Ramon – Dominical’s Chic-est Villa

Posted on March 14, 2010 by

Sometimes a girl just wants her own tropical villa. A private pool and jacuzzi with water that changes colors at night. Three top-of-the-line kitchens. Six en-suite bedrooms. Decor inspired by local Costa Rican designers and artists. And, of course, the … Continue reading →

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