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Discovering the Blue Zones – Staying Adventurous Ep 74

Discovering the Blue Zones – Staying Adventurous Ep 74

by on July 31, 2024 in Adventure Mindset, Podcast Show Notes

Episode 74 seems like a high number, but it is not when discussing age in Blue Zones, places where people normally can live into their 90s while many reach 100. What are the secrets of the “Blue Zones?” Much research has been done, through books, articles, and even a netflix documentary to understand what makes […]

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5 Lakes to Visit in Central America this Summer

5 Lakes to Visit in Central America this Summer

by on May 15, 2024 in Destination, Guest Post

With its tropical climate, lush forests, and striking volcanic landscapes, it should come as no surprise that Central America has some of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Whether you’re a lover of nature hoping to spot some wildlife or a thrill-seeking adventurer looking to experience the best watersports in Central America, exploring these stunning bodies […]

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4 Natural Wonders in Costa Rica You Need To Experience

4 Natural Wonders in Costa Rica You Need To Experience

by on August 16, 2018 in Guest Post

Costa Rica is a natural oasis squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and home to 121 volcanic formations. Don’t worry, only seven are active. This lush landscape calls to thousands each year for its abundant biodiversity which provides a background as beautiful as its inhabitants. Being repeatedly voted in the top 5 on […]

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A Special Santa Maria Sunset in Canton de Dota, Costa Rica

A Special Santa Maria Sunset in Canton de Dota, Costa Rica

by on October 22, 2017 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

One of the main reasons I love the sunset and started Sunset Sunday is that the moment is universally celebrated as the sun sets daily around the world.  I’ve witnessed and shared many including many Costa Rica sunsets.  I also know as my community in the Florida Keys digs out from a massive Hurricane, they […]

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Podcast Episode 1: Costa Rica, the Pura Vida

Podcast Episode 1: Costa Rica, the Pura Vida

by on April 9, 2015 in Podcast Show Notes

Costa Rica will always be a special place for me. After cutting the corporate chains (for the first time) in late 2004, I began my 11 month 15 country travel sabbatical with 8 weeks in Costa Rica. It changed my life. So, once I decided to start the Stay Adventurous podcast and allow listeners a new way to […]

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Sunset Sunday-Surfing Costa Rica at Sunset in Manuel Antonio

Sunset Sunday-Surfing Costa Rica at Sunset in Manuel Antonio

by on November 2, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

Manuel Antonio, a beach town on the tourist trail largely because of its National Park, is a perfect location to see the natural beauty and colorful wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous. I also discovered its beach,  a perfect place to experience a Costa Rican sunset, is a great place to surf too. When staying […]

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Sunset Sunday-Villa Blanca Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Sunset Sunday-Villa Blanca Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

by on February 9, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

I arrived mid-afternoon to check in and asked, “What time does the sun set?” Puzzled, the staff of the Villa Blanca Hotel responded with a surprised look. Si (yes) they understood my English. It seemed as if everyone in Costa Rica did (although for the record, I spoke much Spanish). The surprised look was because […]

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Costa Rica’s Best Beach? – The Virgin Beaches of the Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica’s Best Beach? – The Virgin Beaches of the Osa Peninsula

by on January 23, 2014 in Beach

If Costa Rica and the Pura Vida way of life is on your travel list, make sure your visit includes time in the Osa Penninsula. On my first trip, to Costa Rica  (my travel sabbatical) I didn’t get a chance to visit this remote spot teeming with wildlife, but on my most recent trip I […]

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