Pura Vida

The Canadian Cost of Living in Costa Rica

You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve read the stories. Pictures of sun-kissed beaches, smiling retirees, jungle views, and slogans like “Live…

12 months ago

Bugs of Paradise

I’ll admit it, bugs are not my thing. Anything that can sneak into my bed, crawl into my shoes, or…

12 months ago

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…

12 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…

12 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…

12 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…

1 year 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.…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago