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Hotel Hopping: The All Inclusive Occidental Tamarindo
May 7, 2019 | Maya
Having a nice long visit to Costa Rica (May 4 – 25), we kept our reservations flexible through Booking.com. We went to check out another choice of accommodations away from the hustle and bustle of the center of Tamarindo… arriving at the All Inclusive Occidental Tamarindo. Read More
Day Trip from Tamarindo to Visit Playa Flamingo
May 6, 2019 | Maya 1
Today, we simply wanted a relaxing day as the tides weren’t right for surfing in Tamarindo. In our research before visiting Costa Rica, we remember Playa Flamingo being known for its brilliant white sand and turquoise water. With only a 30min. drive from Tamarindo, we checked it out for ourselves. Read More
Eating Out: Langosta Beach Club Restaurant with a View (Tamarindo, Costa Rica)
May 5, 2019 | Maya
Our Costa Rica surf trip had us waiting out the tides, so we went exploring and stumbled upon Langosta Beach Club. What a wonderful ocean side tropical setting. We also brought along with us our trusty travel backgammon to help pass the time. Read More
Drone Views: Polaris Rzr – Fun on the Rez (Arizona)
April 11, 2019 | Maya
We learned, from other locals, that a permit is required in this small stretch of land near the Colorado River that offers access to some fun sand dunes and a handful of little beaches. Sounds like a great reason to get permission from the Indian Tribes (only $100/year)! Read More
Michael Bublé – Don’t Believe the Rumors Tour (Tampa, FL)
February 13, 2019 | Maya
Our last hurrah and early Valentine’s celebration in Tampa before we move to Arizona. After a 5 year hiatus, Michael Bublé starts his Don’t Believe the Rumors tour here in Tampa to a sold out crowd. What a wonderful show … Read More
Riding for Beginners: Polaris Rzr Side by Side
February 11, 2019 | MayaOur 1st off-roading joyride on our 2015 Polaris Rzr 1000 XP 4. Excited to go with our neighbor who owns a side by side. Bill recently installed a horn and license plate kit so we can eventually make it street legal. We’re interested to learn how it rides on grass, gravel and sand. Here’s how it went. Read More
New Year’s All-Terrain, Off-Road Adventure in Central Florida
January 2, 2019 | Maya
Neighbor takes us on a joyride with his new all-terrain, off-road Yamaha Viking. It started on a crisp, cloudy morning – 67°F and 8:00am. I got caught in the barrel of a muddy wave! I’m thinking, “The person in front always gets it!” And it’s all caught on video. Thanks a mil, Simi..! Read More
Will We have a Local Evel Knievel in the Neighborhood?
January 1, 2019 | Maya
Our neighbor just purchased a Yamaha VIKING VI EPS six‑passenger for his family and he let us take it for a test drive. Will this 4×4 off-road adventure vehicle be our next outdoor toy? Read More
We are Bill and Maya who live with a "Get curious. Get going!" adventurous spirit. We enjoyed our years living in Hawaii, RV around the USA, jump aboard cruises on occasion, grab our passport to travel the globe.
