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Monthly Archives: August 2012

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Crossing the Nicaraguan Boarder Into Costa Rica

August 31, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 3 Comments

Every 90 days, expats in Nicaragua must leave the country for a minimum of 72 hours before re-entering. Quinn and I knew our time was coming up, so whilst Quinn’s […]

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FAQs, Nica Life, Transportation
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Weekend Wisdom: Helen Keller

August 26, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” -Helen Keller

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Weekend Video: Life = Risk

August 25, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

Sometimes we watch these movies just to remind us that what we’re doing is right. The journey to living our dream is one hell of a ride.

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Inspiration, Weekend Videos
New Life Out of the Box Logo

What color should our new logo be?

August 24, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment
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4 of Our Favorite Things in Nicaragua Part II

August 24, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

A Toña Beer With a Lime It’s Toña time at just about any point of the day here in Nicaragua. Occasionally, even in the morning. Our favorite way to enjoy […]

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Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur
Homemade Piña Colada Recipe

Homemade Piña Colada Recipe

August 21, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 2 Comments

One day, after walking on the beach, JB and I got inspired to make a Piña Colada drink with our freshly picked coconuts. The only mixed drink we’d had since […]

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Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua, Things to Do
Jonathon's Worst Meal Ever

Jonathon’s Worst Meal Ever

August 21, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 2 Comments

After we got home from our night out with Quinn’s dad and Monique, we fell asleep right away. A few hours later, I woke up in a puddle of sweat. I was […]

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Health, Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua
Night Out With the Parents

Night Out With Scott & Monique

August 21, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 2 Comments

After an amazing dinner with Quinn, her dad Scott and Monique, I was looking forward to showing them a few of the bars in San Juan Del Sur. We all […]

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Bars & Restaurants, Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur
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Weekend Video: Doing Good Feels Good

August 18, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

Did you know: Doing something good for others lights up the same part of the brain as treating yourself? The results are clear… Doing good feels good.

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Inspiration, Video, Weekend Videos
Seeing Pops in San Juan del Sur

Seeing Pops in San Juan del Sur

August 17, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 4 Comments

My dad could not have come to visit us on a more perfect day. He came the day after the crazy incident in Rivas and I was just excited to […]

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Nicaragua, Safety, San Juan del Sur

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