Kathleen Evans, IL Costa Rica Correspondent What is Daily Life Like at the Moment in Costa Rica? I live in the popular surfing and tourist town ofTamarindoon the northwest Pacific coast. Life here came to a screeching halt when the government officially closed our borders—by air, land, and...
But IFS is much more than a non-pathologizing evidence-based psychotherapy to be used in a clinical setting. It is also a way of understanding personal and intimate relationships and stepping into life with the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and ...
As translated by Figo, pura vida means ‘simple life’ or ‘pure life’, however, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life. Costa Rica has always been named one of the happiest countries in the world, mostly because its people don’t stress about things the way most ...
Here it is! I’ve had a TON of requests over the years for a “What’s in my bag” video. The trouble is, what’s in my bag varies by location. So, I decided to start with the wildlife kit I use when I’m in Costa Rica. However, this is also a really great “general ...
So,when you visit, try to use these new words when you talk to people in Costa Rica. Go ahead, talk like the locals, and see how your trip becomes even more exciting. Embrace these expressions to truly connect with the Costa Rican way of life. ¡Pura Vida!
For me, mindful travel isn’t just about getting off beat. There is no point in driving through offbeat destinations or just staying there for a night, clicking a couple of pictures of locals or rural life and then moving on to the next destination. With the selfie and Instagram travel cu...
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Meeting a local English lover.meeting those five people who changed mylife. In Laos, it wasD. Attending a local festival.being taken to a local community festival by my hostel owner.I lack that touchstone in Morocco. There's no “whoa4. Whatis the purpose of writing the text?moment I ...
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Pura Vida: what my life in Costa Rica taught me about teaching English as a second language.(Personal account)English as a second language (Study and teachingTeaching (Personal narrativesProfessional development (MethodsMeyers, SusanTherichcompany Llc...