Building and Living the Dream from Italy to Costa Rica

Building and Living the Dream from Italy to Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]First, you should know this is no ordinary opportunity for anyone looking to buy a property in Costa Rica. To understand and appreciate just how special it is, even sight unseen, is to know the story I’m about to tell....

The Local Bus

The Local Bus

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]With the high prices of fuel these days, I decided to take a look at the bus service here in Costa Rica. Currently the price for a liter of gasoline is 1,024 colones for regular. This is a 35% jump within the past year. ...

Lifestyle Feature – Sound Journey to Self-Healing

Lifestyle Feature – Sound Journey to Self-Healing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lifestyle Feature - Sound Journey to Self-Healing: A Gentle Natural Healing Tool.  So there I was, completely submerged in a bath of sound and vibration coming from some of the most amazing instruments I’ve ever seen (or heard)...

Mantras and Affirmations

Mantras and Affirmations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Om Mani Padme Hum is the above sanscript phrase, a well-loved Buddhist mantra commonly translated as, "The jewel is in the lotus." Yoga Wisdom: Mantras and Affirmations, What You Speak You Become.  In 1994, the alternative medicine...

Retreats In Costa Rica: Pick Your Way to Unwind

Retreats In Costa Rica: Pick Your Way to Unwind

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]From the Costa Rican coastlines to the volcanoes and cloud forests, there are many types of retreats throughout this country to entice any enthusiast.  Yes, yoga is one of the clear choices of retreats, but not the only...

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...

How Does Concession Property Differ From Titled Property?

How Does Concession Property Differ From Titled Property?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What are the differences between registered title properties and concession leasehold properties in Costa Rica? This outlines the key distinctions and considerations, particularly for foreign ownership. Registered title...

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,...