Pura Vida

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…

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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…

1 year ago

Wild Encounters: Life Among Costa Rica’s Sloths

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

1 year ago

Costa Rica National Defense, Jungle Edition

Costa Rica famously abolished its army in 1948. “No need for it,” they said. “We’ll invest in education, healthcare, and…

1 year ago

Turning the Page to Pura Vida

When we began planning our move to Costa Rica, we didn’t want to live the gringo life, separate from the…

1 year ago

Discover: Atenas, Costa Rica

Atenas, Costa Rica: A Journey Through History, Culture, and the "World's Best Climate" I. Introduction: The Allure of Atenas Atenas,…

1 year ago

Unpacking and Unexpected Guests: Jungle Roommates

It didn’t take long after we unpacked the last suitcase and slid into our new home in Costa Rica to…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

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