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”
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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”
Celebrating Biodiversity in Costa Rica
Biologist, naturalist, and ecologist E O Wilson wrote, “We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity. Biodiversity can’t be maintained by protecting a few species in a zoo, or by preserving greenbelts or national parks. To function properly, natureContinue reading “Celebrating Biodiversity in Costa Rica”
Travel the World with Passion 