Within just a short distance, you'll be able to see quite a large array of wildlife at Manuel Antonio National Park. Prepared to be amazed!
Read moreDown and dirty: Repotting plants
Plants can often get too root-bound and would appreciate a little extra space to grow. Here are some considerations for repotting plants.
Read moreIs compostable cutlery and plates actually compostable?
Many of my favorite grab-and-go restaurants in the city, like Sweetgreen and Dig Inn, are using compostable serviceware, which begs the question: Can NYC compost compostable cutlery and plates?
Read moreNight walk, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
If you are keen on seeing a range of wildlife in Costa Rica, then grab a guide, a headlamp, and head out to the forest. You'll be amazed at what you'll see!
Read more5 amazing no-fail containers for houseplants
There are a number of planters that I've found work well in the home, particularly if you're looking to minimize your time watering plants!
Read moreSi Como No Butterfly Garden, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
I've only been to a half dozen or so butterfly gardens in my life, but clearly one of the best is the one I went to in Manuel Antonio, which gets mad props for its butterfly collection as well as the therapeutic arrangement of its garden for people to enjoy a relaxing moment.
Read moreDay and night nature walks, Uvita, Costa Rica
Whilst in Costa Rica, I took a short plant walk tour with botanist Sarah Wu and then skipped next door to Rancho de la Merced to do a night tour. What you see during the evening hours compared to the day, will astound you!
Read moreSpirogyra Butterfly Exhibit, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica can be a stressful city, but not too far from the city center, tucked away in a little alcove is a small but mighty butterfly garden that will give you some peace of mind.
Read morePurple sweet potato and parsley root soup
Purple sweet potato and parsley root soup. The look alone will have you salivating!
This is quite possibly one of the most decadent, fit-for-a-king or -queen soups. The finish is incredibly silky and the natural sweetness from the parsley root and purple sweet potato makes your taste buds think theyโre already on dessert!
Read moreTapantรญ National Park
Tapanti National Park hasn't made many of the top 10 lists for National Parks in Costa Rica, which is a good thing; it means it's still low on the radar as far as parks go, and boy is it beautiful!
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