tales of wander
a blog about wandering, voluntourism, and all things travel
Costa Rica
San Jose, the ultimate urban art gallery
As my guidebook says, “San Jose isn’t a pretty city.” Unlike other Latin American capitals I’ve visited, the architecture is relatively new and unremarkable. But there are a few things that stand out to me about San Jose. First, there are several lush and lovely inner-city parks that are delightful to stroll through in the … Continue reading
Buenos tardes from San Jose, Costa Rica
It was with great excitement that I departed (escaped?) from Portland in hopes of finding a bit of summer. Just a smidge would do, really. For those of you who are reading this from good ol’ Stumptown, you understand what I mean. We got our summer in the spring and now we’re getting our spring … Continue reading
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