I wrote earlier about an awesome trip I had with an Uber driver in Tampa, but they can’t all be great, and here is an example of a not so great experience. After having spent the last few days with my sister and nephews in Salzburg, I had to get over to Brussels for my […]
Back at the end of June I started my trip around the world by hopping in an Uber in front of my house en route to Tampa International Airport. I was actually going to drive over and park in the Economy Lot, but 19 days x $10 per day…(you get the idea), so on a […]
This review is of a hotel a little off the beaten path, but with many international students attending the nearby National University of Costa Rica, it may be useful for parents or families dropping off or visiting students, as well as anyone else visiting the area. Heredia, Costa Rica, known as the “City of Flowers”, has a population of about 123,000 […]
As anyone that knows me knows, I spend about half my time in Costa Rica. Lately I’ve been around Heredia a lot because of a new work project with my friend Ana, who lives there. About a 5 minute bus ride from downtown Heredia is a new shopping mall that I felt was worth mentioning, […]
I fly JetBlue to Costa Rica occasionally, since they are the only non-Spirit airline to fly non-stop between Orlando and San José, so the JetBlue Plus Credit Card is one of my keeper cards. I love the 10% rebate on award flights, and the 5,000 point anniversary bonus. If you also have a JetBlue Credit […]
Collecting airline miles and hotel points isn’t always about First Class flights and $1000 hotel rooms. Yes, those are awesome and highly doable, but the flexibility they give you in other situations can be amazing as well! Here is one such case. I live near Tampa, and needed to be in Miami for a cruise […]
If you’re going to Costa Rica, and you don’t plan on renting a car, you’ll need to get around. Taxis are just one option, but you’ll want to know a few things before hopping in one. • Orange Taxis are the official airport taxi! If you are flying into SJO (Juan Santamaria International […]