Pura Vida

A Pura Vida Christmas Countdown

As the Christmas parade was on in Atenas last night, what better way to kick off the season than a…

4 months ago

Half a Heart in Canada, the Other in Costa Rica

There’s something about leaving home that opens your eyes to what you truly value. You start to notice the little…

4 months ago

The Curse of Convenience

There’s an old saying that comfort is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. We used to laugh at…

5 months ago

Nature’s Souvenirs Aren’t Ours

It might come as a surprise, but in Costa Rica, removing seashells from the beach is not only discouraged, it’s…

5 months ago

When Life Takes the Wheel

Most of us spend our days trying to control everything. We gain a few pounds, so we declare war on…

5 months ago

Poem: One More Sunrise

The world’s still dark, the stars half gone,I stretch and smile, my mind at ease,no cars, no chatter, just whispering…

5 months ago

Beyond Sunscreen: Packing Smart for Paradise

The question keeps popping up in travel groups: “What do I need to pack for Costa Rica?” At first glance,…

5 months ago

Choosing Myself Beyond The Noise

I don’t care who said what or who did what. I’m too busy living my own life. I’ve spent enough…

6 months ago

Bank of Collateral Wisdom

He arrived at the bank just after it opened, wearing a straw hat and carrying a weathered smile that had…

6 months ago

Wildlife Whispers When You’re Not Listening

We are the locals, the ones who lived here long before the postcards were printed, the ones who know every…

6 months ago