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Visiting the Costa Rican Organic Coffee Farm That Welcomed George Clooney

When I (Ligia) was growing up, my family learned the hard way to be more mindful about what we put …

Can you imagine owning a huge, natural property of various terrains and landscapes, surrounded by mountains, with an otherworldly …

Costa Rica Currency If you are traveling to Costa Rica, you need to know that the currency is colones (₡). The name of the …

One of the nice things about social media nowadays is the possibility to create a positive impact by movements. These are usually …

Pura Vida Costa Rica....(pronounced poo-rah vee-dah) “Pura Vida” refers to the very relaxed lifestyle where people do not worry …

Well, this topic has a lot of fabric to cut? ... Mucha tela que cortar? What? No, that didn't translate quite right! Probably …

Alright! Every new post I am getting more fascinated by the topics of non-verbal communication and cultures. I love thinking …

Your own way to do thing might not be always the right–or the only correct–way to do something. As a Costa Rican, I have to learn …

Costa Rican people are so nice! Always helpful! No one gets annoyed to be asked about things! Ticos (Costa Ricans) are kind, …

Crossing between cultures and navigating cultural differences is so important for world travelers. Culture can be compared to an …