Doug Firby and Lisa Monforton's time in Costa Rica comes to a melancholy conclusion, but not before a big misadventure. DAYS 17 and 18 - Samara Eyewitness to environmental loss This country is world famous as an eco-destination, and there is plenty of evidence that the population has embraced the notion with enthusiasm. Costa Rica … Continue reading Costa Rica’s lesson: Unplugged is just a dream
Costa Rica adventures: Living la vida vagabunda
The wisdom of a travelling 'super-tramp' Doug Firby and Lisa Monforton's month-long adventure continues with the rambling road to our beach-side paradise. DAY 8 – Matapalo MATAPALO, Costa Rica – This little hamlet is special, but our report on it will have to wait a day. Today’s blog will go back to Lisa’s recollection of … Continue reading Costa Rica adventures: Living la vida vagabunda
Cost Rica unplugged? Not really
Wired country makes it hard to disconnect Can a fully wired couple go somewhere and unplug for a month? Doug Firby and Lisa Monforton, picked Costa Rica, a tropical mecca for many Canadians, to see if they could rediscover life without constant distractions. The journey took some unexpected twists. WEEK 1 DAY 1 – Atenas ATENAS, … Continue reading Cost Rica unplugged? Not really