Pura Vida

Driving in Costa Rica: The Road to Pura Vida

There are certain things you prepare for in life: retirement, marriage, the Leafs losing early in the playoffs. Driving in…

9 months ago

A Cooler Way to Communicate

When you move to Costa Rica, there’s a certain rhythm you hope to fall into. The sounds of the jungle…

9 months ago

Where the Noise Fades Into Pura Vida

It didn’t happen overnight. There wasn’t one single moment when we looked at each other and said, That’s it, we’re…

9 months ago

Beer Snobbery: Hold My Pint

I’ve been a beer drinker for the better part of 45 years. That doesn’t make me a connoisseur. It makes…

9 months ago

Costa Rica Chronicles Part-3: Smart Strategies

Smart Strategies to Ensure It’s Worth the Move Welcome to Part 3—the serious (but still breezy) finale of our Costa Rica Chronicles.…

9 months ago

Costa Rica Chronicles Part-2: Why It Fails

This is Part 2 of our Costa Rica Chronicles, where we dig beneath the coconut‑scented sunsets to uncover why some expats, despite…

9 months ago

Costa Rica Chronicles Part-1: Why Do It

Welcome to our three‑part adventure into expat life in Costa Rica: Part 1 explores the top reasons expats pack their bags for…

9 months ago

Wild Encounters: Life Among Costa Rica’s Iguanas and Geckos

Wild Encounters: Lessons from Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Creatures Costa Rica is alive with creatures that inspire awe, laughter, and…

9 months ago

Wild Encounters: Life Among Costa Rica’s Toucans

Wild Encounters: Lessons from Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Creatures Costa Rica is alive with creatures that inspire awe, laughter, and…

9 months ago

Wild Encounters: Life Among Costa Rica’s Macaws

Wild Encounters: Lessons from Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Creatures Costa Rica is alive with creatures that inspire awe, laughter, and…

10 months ago