Costa Rica

Carl the Cicada: Buzzed And Confused

When we moved to Atenas, Costa Rica, we were ready for toucans, different types of monkeys, and the occasional gecko…

10 months ago

2025: A Year of Changes

There are times in life when everything shifts. When you stop just going through the motions and start asking yourself…

10 months ago

Leaving Chaos For a Dream

I'm not running away. I’m just finally ready to walk toward something better. The world I’ve known feels like it’s…

10 months ago

Finding More In Letting Go

Life is a strange and beautiful journey. We come into this world empty-handed. No money. No reputation. Not even a…

11 months ago

Imperial: The Taste of Costa Rica’s Soul

I first came across Imperial back in February. And like so many travellers before me, I was hooked from the…

11 months ago

Leaving With Less, Living With More

As we just went through our garage sale, selling items that we would have never dreamed of selling, and as…

11 months ago

Touched Down in Canada

One step further and I swear it would’ve been a strip search. True story. Yesterday, returning from beautiful Costa Rica…

11 months ago

Monkey Around: A Costa Rican Lifestyle

Whether they're swinging at lightning speeds, stealing snacks, or yelling about salads, monkeys in Costa Rica remind us that nature…

11 months ago

Pura Vida, Eh? Pension Plans to Monkey Business

They say life’s a beach—unless you’re shovelling a driveway. That’s why we’re trading our snow tires for flip-flops, our frostbite…

12 months ago

Empty Nest, Quiet Heart: A New Journey

My dear children, As I sit down to write this, I’m reminded of all the moments we’ve shared—the bedtime stories,…

1 year ago