wildlife

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…

10 months 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…

10 months 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…

10 months ago

The Colón Chronicles: Costa Rica’s Wild Money

If money talks, then Costa Rica’s currency doesn’t just whisper. It sings, dances, and throws in a few wildlife facts…

10 months 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,…

10 months 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…

10 months ago

Imperial: The Taste of Costa Rica’s Soul

I first came across Imperial back in February. And like so many travellers before me, I was hooked from the…

11 months ago

Lost In Pura Vida

For most of our lives, we’ve been world-class complainers—Olympic-level grumblers in the fine art of whining about everything under the…

1 year ago

The Heart of The Hunt

We’ve all seen him. The hunter with mismatched camo and an old bolt-action riffle, grinning as he drives by with…

1 year ago