After arriving at the beach I was speaking to a friend of mine while we were watching the sunset over the ocean and we were discussing “The American Dream vs. Living the Dream.” Each of us would see the babies being born, the weddings being held, and all of the friends and people from our past accomplishing the dream that society in the United States pushes on you. So many people are brought up in the USA thinking about how in order to be happy and follow the rules laid down by modern day society you need the 2.5 kids,… Continue reading →
From day one living at the beach was a new frame of mind and with each passing day the pain of the past slowly was being let go. As it is with all things in life that we hold onto, it takes time to allow your heart and mind to heal. The fact that each day I was not confronted with a place or image of my past was a step in the right direction. This was going to be my new home for now and it was wonderful being away from the traffic, car horns, crowds, and pollution and… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – There are so many beautiful parts of Costa Rica. You can visit the volcanoes. You can head to one of the many beaches. You can zip line through the rain forest. The one place that people do not visit in Costa Rica is San Jose. Having lived there for over 5 years there was not much to enjoy there. Yet it has been nominated to to become a “new marvel”. Wait……what? There are 77 cities in the running to become a “new marvel” and San Jose, Costa Rica is one of them. For the third time, a… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – For many of us walking the streets of San Jose and even sitting in restaurants in Costa Rica we have noticed the pirated movies being sold on the streets. You can also buy stolen cell phones and other electronics if you know where to go and who to talk to in San Jose. It is a part of life here and can actually reduce your costs if you do not currently stream movies online or if you need a replacement for your lost cell phone. Sometimes this comes back and bites people in the butt. Take… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News - If you have ever planned for a vacation, you have probably turned to Tripadvisor for a bit of guidance. Tripadvisor continues to be a great source for information and reviews which is why Costa Rica is very excited to see that Jaco Beach was recently awarded with Tripadvisor’s Traveler Choice Award as one of the top destinations in Central America. Located in the Central Pacific, just one hour from the San Jose International Airport, Jaco and the surrounding area continues to see a growing tourism market both locally and internationally. Worldclass surfing and fishing continue to… Continue reading →