Like many people around the world, I begin my day with a cup of coffee. Until I visited the Doka Estate in Costa Rica, I knew very little about a coffee bean’s journey. Doka Estate is located on the fertile slopes of the Alajuela Poas Volcano. This plantation in Alajuela, … [Read more...]
Chorotega Pottery: a dwindling Costa Rican art
While visiting Sarapiqui, Costa Rica, I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny. He is is trying to rescue his native culture by creating handmade Chorotega pottery. His designs are influenced by Aztec and Mayan culture. At the age of nine, his grandmother started teaching him the … [Read more...]
Roman Jewish Catacombs—Rare Public Opening
In 2012, I wrote about my special visit to the Jewish Catacombs in Rome. At that time, this fascinating site was limited to private tours. I have to admit that I was reluctant to pay a hefty fee for a private catacomb visit. I didn’t plan on returning to Rome in the near future. … [Read more...]
Zip-lining in Costa Rica—exhilarating
Did I ever think that one of my middle-aged travel adventures would include zip-lining across a Costa Rica rainforest canopy? Nope. But then again, I never imagined that I’d be an expat, middle-aged, international teacher either. After teaching in Bangalore, India and watching my … [Read more...]
Time for website changes: revitalizing template
Yes, you’ve reached the right place. You’re at www.sandrabornstein.com. The website template has changed, but the quality content remains. After working the last few weeks with Jan Bear, the owner of Market Your Book. I am thrilled with my website’s updated appearance. Now loyal … [Read more...]
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