Skipping Stone Travels

15/12/2021

It's that time of the year when we really miss Germany. For years we were fortunate to start the holiday season there. Hopefully next year things will be better across the globe and we can spend some time in one of our favorite places.

19/10/2021

For some reason this is one of my favorite photos from when we were in Nosara. This poor fisherman was just trying to clean and keep his catch.

07/05/2021

Plans should be ephemeral, so be prepared to move away from them. ~ Anthony Bourdain

26/03/2021

Love the view in the morning.

“I could wake up to this view everyday.”

06/03/2021

I miss the feeling of being uncomfortably excited in an environment I'm completely unfamiliar with.

20/04/2017

If you are ever in Santa Teresa you must visit Hotel Vista de Olas. This infinity pool is perched high on the hillside overlooking the Pacific. Breath taking view of the sunset.

10/04/2017

Immigrant or Expat: What's in a name? - Skipping Stone Travels

Expat or Immigrant?

It’s the strangest thing. Of all the things to be concerned about regarding our potential move to Central America, I’m thinking about our status. I don’t mean where we are in the process or what our social status is. I’m wondering whether we’ll be considered expats or immigrants. I know that sounds…

02/04/2017

A shot of Plaza del Cristo, Cuba at night.

31/03/2017

This little guy decided to take a short nap. We had howler monkeys around our cabina all week long.

28/03/2017

A sunset stroll on Playa Tamarindo. Counting down the days until we are back in Costa Rica.

28/03/2017

Gran Teatro de La Habana

23/03/2017

Time for a mojito! Nothing like having one in Habana Vieja.

21/03/2017

Some of the morning sights and sounds from outside our apartment in Habana Vieja.

19/03/2017

The best way to quickly get acclimated to the streets of Havana? Take a tour in an old convertible.

17/03/2017

Live music at our favorite bar in Habana Vieja, El Patchanka in Plaza del Cristo

12/03/2017

Fabrica de Arte Cubano: This is what revolution looks like. - Skipping Stone Travels

A revolution is coming to Cuba!

I had planned on writing a few in-depth reviews about our time in Havana but to be honest, I’m struggling to construct a cogent narrative about our time there. In a previous post, I wrote about trying to balance romanticizing Havana with the reality that is Cuba. And that is the dilemma I’m dealing…

12/03/2017

One of the many animals on the streets of Havana. Such a cute little kitty.

11/03/2017

Street vendor in Plaza del Cristo selling fruit and vegetables.

10/03/2017

Another picture from Habana Vieja. A city full of contrasts.