Costa Rica slang… La Goma

Costa Rica, considered to be the happiest country in the world, has some of the most hospitable, warm, patient and helpful people you will ever encounter!  They also have a fondness towards using regular everyday words and turning them into slang. So, before your next vacation in Costa Rica, do yourself a favor and learn …

The Indigenous Influence of Modern Dominican Culture

Founded in 1493, The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti and is part of the Greater Antilles archipelago. Indigenous people of the Dominican Republic were mostly Taíno, or Classic Taíno as they are referred to in Hispaniola. However, the country also has predominant European …

How to prepare for the upcoming Costa Rica surf season

Preparation for surfing during the Costa Rica surf season At Real Surf Trips, we think surfing is one of the most fun sports that one can engage in, it’s a whole body-mind activity. To get the most out of every surfing experience, you need to prepare effectively, and this has to do with not only …

A wind-kite-surf vacation in the Dominican Republic

Why should people choose to vacation in the Dominican Republic for surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing? Booking the best holiday destination depends on what an individual is seeking to achieve. That means that your choice will depend on tastes and preferences concerning a particular destination. For those who love surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing, for example, …