When I was in Costa Rica recently with Overseas Adventure Travel, I was introduced to the concept of Pura Vida, which in Costa Rican Spanish translates literally to ” simple life” or ” pure life.” However, in Costa Rica it’s more than that. It’s quite literally a relaxed way of life and an expression thatContinue reading “Embracing the Spirit of Pura Vida in Costa Rica”
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Hiking Alongside the Beauty that is Costa Rica
“We don’t stop hiking because we grow old — we grow old because we stop hiking” – Finis Mitchell When I first considered traveling with Overseas Adventure Travel, one of the first things I pondered was being on an active trip after having done so much cultural travel independently. I wasn’t sure I was cutContinue reading “Hiking Alongside the Beauty that is Costa Rica”
Seeking the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica
“The presence of a single bird can change everything for one who appreciates them.”- Julie Zickefoose I was never much into birding. I didn’t understand why people on trips had bird books and ticked off which birds they saw as they traveled around the world. When I travel with groups, I use the services ofContinue reading “Seeking the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica”