Ticos

Beyond the Postcards: Learning Costa Rica

Here’s the thing about Costa Rica. Most people think they understand it after a beach chair, a zip line, and…

9 months ago

The Tree That Knows Costa Rica

Trees have a funny way of inserting themselves into our lives without ever asking permission. They stand there while childhood…

9 months ago

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…

10 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago