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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

1 year 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago