Excursion to Ometepe from Guanacaste

Excursion to Ometepe from Guanacaste

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]My friend Randy Nelson and I decided that we would take a trip up to Ometepe,  Lake Nicaragua’s largest island. After discussing transportation options to get there, we decided on the local bus and taxis. This was...

Yoga and Wellness Retreats

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]What Makes Costa Rica an Inspiration Destination We’ll begin today’s practice in a comfortable seated position. Gently rest your hands on your knees with your palms facing up. Touch your index fingers to the tips of your...

Explore the Natural Wonders of Ometepe Island

Explore the Natural Wonders of Ometepe Island

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ometepe is the largest island in Lake Nicaragua. It is also ranked as the 10th largest lake island in the world. It was formed by the twin volcanoes Concepcion and Maderas, with a low lying isthmus separating the two. ...

A Mental Diet for Your Body to Heal

A Mental Diet for Your Body to Heal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Mental Diet for Your Body to Heal: The mind is a powerful tool for creating the experiences we choose in life. It is said that everything in life exists twice — first in the mind and then in reality. What happens when our mind...

A Gem For a Monarch

A Gem For a Monarch

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] One of the joys of traveling to Costa Rica is meeting people and seeing new places. Last weekend Lana and I had the pleasure of touring with Rafael, caretaker at large, the Hacienda Las Colinas. This is a green jewel,...

Growth and Regeneration Must Go Hand in Hand

Growth and Regeneration Must Go Hand in Hand

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The rainy season in Guanacaste this year came earlier and brought much heavier rains than usual. It seems that the early-season rain started about a month earlier, and the period of lighter rainfall we normally experience...

Life Here in Costa Rica is Referred to as Pura Vida

Life Here in Costa Rica is Referred to as Pura Vida

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Life here in Costa Rica is referred to as Pura Vida. Well, in many aspects it is.  Great beaches, beautiful people, nature and amazing scenery.  What hides behind this Pura Vida veil?  Have you ever visited a bank and...

Faces of Culture and Creativity in Costa Rica

Faces of Culture and Creativity in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica was not among the countries profiled in Lindsey Galloway’s bbc.com travel article posted July 2, 2018, which began: “Global influence is often measured by military, political or economic might, but for some...

Crypto, a mean of investing in Costarican Realty

Crypto, a mean of investing in Costarican Realty

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Convenience expanded market, and increased security are just a few of the reasons cryptocurrency real estate transitions are all the trend and on the rise these days. The entire property buying process is being...

To Plug or Not

To Plug or Not

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We are bombarded from all angles with so much that affects our lives. How do we cope with the massive amounts of negativity that society is spewing?   One way might be to unplug. We are all victims of social media, the...

Mike Shannon

Mike Shannon

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Unforgettable Passion, Talent and Energy It didn't take you very long when you met Mike Shannon to learn of his passion for music and meeting new people. He could connect with you on some level — songs, politics, Canadian...