Ten phrases you need to know in Spanish
26
Oct
2015
Posted by Alex Wardlaw in Jaco, Tours, Traveling
Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica. While many people in Costa Rica speak English, particularly in tourist heavy spots, knowing a little Spanish is not only polite, it’s sometimes downright necessary. I sat down with the man helping to catch the Room2Board staff…
Friday Farmer’s Market in Jaco
Jaco Night Life Guide
20
Jul
2015
Posted by Andreas Raabe in Jaco
Many travelers come to Room2board to party and have a good time. We often get asked what to do after it dark and about the Jaco night life scene. So this is a little Jaco nightlife guide for you guys out there! First thing you…
White Water Rafting near Jaco, Costa Rica
Sweat, Shower, Repeat . . . Life at a Surf Hostel
06
Jul
2015
Posted by Jessie Hamilton in Traveling
A little over a week ago I moved to Jaco, Costa Rica to work at a hostel as a bartender and for a marketing and management internship. There may be a bit of a misconception that life at a surf hostel is paradise and only a…
Have you ever wanted to work in a hostel?
30
Jun
2015
Posted by Andreas Raabe in Traveling
I was really excited when I got a fb message from Andreas. I met him a year ago June when he was a guest at Room2Board. Andreas was ready for a change of scenery and a new experience. He had lots of great work experience and…
Kayak Tour Jaco Costa Rica
19
Jun
2015
Posted by Susan in Tours
Row, Row, Row Your Boat Some travelers set out for Costa Rica excited to lounge on the beach, drink cold beer and enjoy the Pura Vida lifestyle. While we at Room2Board are all about the relaxation (and definitely about the cold cervezas), we do try…
Waterfalls in Costa Rica
09
Jun
2015
Posted by Caleb Brabant in Tours
Three staff members tested the waterfall tour at Room2Board. We wouldn’t want you to do it unless we gave it the thumbs up! Caleb, Marina, and Argenis had a blast exploring the waterfalls in Costa Rica on this tour. Here is what they had to say: Depart Room2Board: …
Travel Blogging, Life After Working in a Hostel
19
May
2015
Posted by Susan in Traveling
Anyone who has visited Room2Board this past year has had the pleasure to meet Kevin. He was instrumental in helping make Room2Board the place it is today. He is now traveling Central and South America with the dream of travel blogging. Here is the latest installment…