Tag Archives: Costa Rica

Navigating a city without an address

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

I have been in some places that have confusing address systems, but nothing as baffling as Costa Rica. Direcciones is a short documentary about how giving directions works in Costa Rica, where “a centralized system for street addresses does not exist”. … Continue reading →

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Tourists Suck

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Last weekend, hundreds of moronic tourists invaded Playa Ostional near Sarara, Costa Rica. They came to “observe” the annual mass migration of sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. Brought to the national wildlife refuge by paid tour guides, … Continue reading →

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Round the World Travel (for breakfast)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Do you ever wonder what the rest of the world is eating for breakfast as you shovel your granola or Frosted Flakes? Well the folks at Hostel Bookers sent a link to their photo spread on fifty typical breakfast meals … Continue reading →

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