• Playa Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
    Costa Rica,  Travel

    Pura Vida, or Why You Must Travel to Costa Rica

    The travel junkies would agree that there is not much more exciting than packing up a travel bag and venturing on a new adventure. And so I did pack my t-shirts, shorts and a few bathing suits because this time, I headed to the gem of Central America – Costa Rica – known for its lush vegetation, ecotourism and exceptional environmental policies. There are two words that describe Costa Rica and they are “pura vida” that in translation essentially means “a true, bona fide life,” which for Costa Ricans signifies being in the moment, enjoying what is, not rushing and dancing to the beat of music and the splashing waves.…