Costa Rica may be renowned for its pristine beaches and lush rainforests, but it’s also home to many gardens that grow an abundant variety of tropical fruit. Try some for yourself by visiting the weekend farmers’ markets, sampling a fruit smoothie at a … Read More

What to Pack for your Rainforest Visit
Visiting a tropical rainforest promises to be a memorable experience. Rainforests house around half the world’s plant and animal species and are home to indigenous people who live in ways quite unlike those in the western world. Further, rainforests are … Read More

5 Most Controversial Topics In Yoga
1. THE GREAT VEGETARIAN DEBATE Some schools of yoga say you absolutely can NOT eat meat and call yourself a yoga student. That’s because one of the niyamas of yoga is ahimsa, or non-harming. And, well, you can’t eat meat without harming another … Read More

What to Do on Rainy Day in Costa Rica
There are two seasons in Costa Rica, rainy season and dry season. Some parts of the country are rainier than others, but if you are in Costa Rica between May and November, you can expect to experience some rain – from … Read More

Deepen Your Relationship to Nature
If so, you’ve probably had a wide range of experiences. If you’re like me, on some days, you go for a walk or run and you’re barely aware of the world around you. Your mind runs along its usual channels … Read More

Cahuita, a Place to Connect with Nature
Cahuita, in the South Caribbean, is a truly charming town; a real Caribbean town where time seams to be stopped, with heaven on Earth beaches surrounded by dense tropical forest, shores of the turquoise sea, the black and white sand … Read More

Costa Rica: Among Happiest Places
Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population. Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at Davos 2019: “Seventy years ago, Costa Rica did … Read More

Expectations on Your First Yoga Retreat
Feeling a bit of trepidation about your first yoga retreat, and wondering what exactly you’ll be doing… besides yoga of course? Booking your first yoga retreat will give you a rush, as you anticipate the experience you’re in for. Don’t let … Read More

14 Things to Pack for a Yoga Retreat
1. Yoga Clothing This might seem like a no-brainer, but packing a few of your favorite tanks and pants is key. Just try to keep your hot-yoga essentials to the bare necessities and add a few layers. Consider the length … Read More

Learning About Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
Type: Amphibian Family: Hylidae Range: The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is found from Southern Mexico to eastern Panama including Central America. They are found more on the Caribbean coast of Cost Rica and in small numbers in the lowlands on the pacific side. They … Read More