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Archive for category: Costa Rica

Welcome To Panama

Worst Border Crossing Yet – The Not-So-Welcome To Panama Experience

December 14, 2011/11 Comments/in Costa Rica, Funny & Crazy Stories, Panama /by Adam Pervez

Getting up at 4am only to spend 4.5 hours waiting in line and having to make an unnecessary purchase at the border crossing between Costa Rica and Panama.
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Cartago

Cartago, Costa Rica – Churches, Ruins, And Freezing

December 12, 2011/8 Comments/in Costa Rica /by Adam Pervez

The charming city of Cartago, just outside of San Jose, where I spent about 10 days exploring, volunteering, and freezing
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Me And Maria

Volunteering At Hogar de Pan Orphanage In Cartago, Costa Rica

December 10, 2011/35 Comments/in Costa Rica, Inspiration, Volunteering /by Adam Pervez

Volunteering at Hogar de Pan orphanage, an amazingly inspiring organization with wonderful kids!
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Sign On House

Casa del Indio – An Inspirational House Full Of Stories, Character, and Love

December 7, 2011/3 Comments/in Costa Rica, Inspiration, Love /by Adam Pervez

Doing my best to explain what Casa del Indio is – from cultural center to refuge for stranded travelers on Thanksgiving!
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Adam Pervez Appearance On Rightthisminute.com

Orphanage Rejection, Furry Guest, And First TV Appearance – What A Day!

December 5, 2011/4 Comments/in Costa Rica, Funny & Crazy Stories, Inspiration, News, Volunteering /by Adam Pervez

How getting rejected from volunteering at an orphanage randomly set me up for my first TV appearance representing The Happy Nomad Tour
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Preparing Coffee The Central American Way

How To Make Coffee The Central American Way

December 3, 2011/3 Comments/in Costa Rica /by Adam Pervez

The elegantly simple way of preparing coffee the Central American way
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Caterpillars on a leaf in Costa Rica

Photo Friday – Butterfly Kindergarten – Cartago, Costa Rica

December 2, 2011/1 Comment/in Costa Rica, Photo Friday /by Adam Pervez

Dozens of caterpillars hanging out on a leaf in the rain, a butterfly kindergarten
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Celebrating Thanksgiving With New Friends

Homeless On Thanksgiving, But Rescued By Indians

November 30, 2011/10 Comments/in Costa Rica, Funny & Crazy Stories, Inspiration, Love /by Adam Pervez

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I found myself homeless on Thanksgiving Day, but fittingly I was rescued by some wonderful Indians!
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Speaking At INCAE Business School In Costa Rica

November 29, 2011/2 Comments/in Costa Rica, Speaking /by Adam Pervez

Overcoming a blocked highway and misplaced pickup to speak at INCAE Business School and inspire students to pursue the road less traveled after graduation.
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Dragon Fly

Costa Rica’s Stunning, Natural Beauty

November 28, 2011/0 Comments/in Costa Rica /by Adam Pervez

Some pictures showcasing the stunning natural beauty in Costa Rica
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finca amanecer sign

Volunteering At Finca Amanecer In Costa Rica, An Eco-Community

November 26, 2011/3 Comments/in Costa Rica, Volunteering /by Adam Pervez

A week volunteering at the eco-lodge Finca Amanecer in paradise in Londres, Costa Rica
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A Laughing Gecko Deciding Whether To Climb Through A Hole In A Screen In Costa Rica

Photo Friday – Gecko Peeping Tom – Londres, Costa Rica

November 25, 2011/5 Comments/in Costa Rica, Photo Friday /by Adam Pervez

A gecko acting like a peeping tom on my window’s screen in Londres, Costa Rica
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Green City

Entering Costa Rica And The Green City Of San Jose

November 23, 2011/8 Comments/in Costa Rica /by Adam Pervez

A beautiful entry into San Jose, Costa Rica and having a great time in the capital city!
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Little boy fascinated by flight in plaza de las artes in san jose, costa rica

Photo Friday – Fascinated By Flight – San Jose, Costa Rica

November 18, 2011/2 Comments/in Costa Rica, Photo Friday /by Adam Pervez

A little boy playing with pigeons in Plaza de las Artes in San Jose, Costa Rica
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