“Tree houses are the ultimate return to nature.” -Pete Nelson- There is something synonymous about children and building forts. Pulling out the meticulously folded sheets and strategically draping them over couches and chairs. Adding a magical glow with string lights and sleeping on a floor of popcorn and pillows. The motivated gathering of boards and […]
Category: Costa Rica
Sirena Serena: A Boutique Oasis in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” -Anonymous- The ocean is an expansive vault of memories, a current that carries with it moments of footprints, castles, collected shells and sunsets. The salty smell […]
Kelly’s Surf Shop: A Day on the Waves of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn- Situated along the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, lies a beach town with a vibe of surf and soul, a place of fire dancers and flip flops, body boards and open air patios with a view. It is a place to […]
Pasión Costa Rica: An Exceptional Education in Monteverde
“Unless we are willing to encourage our children to reconnect with and appreciate the natural world, we can’t expect them to help protect and care for it.” -David Suzuki- Pasión Costa Rica At our simplest level of global appreciation, we walk thru nature. We admire a looming canopy, listening to the symphonies of wildlife conversation […]
Casa Mia: A House in the Clouds of Monteverde, Costa Rica
“The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.” -John Muir- Mother Nature is a force of beauty and power, a swirling palette of color and texture, her breath both a safe haven and a trail of destruction. On earth there are places that whisper to the heart, places that cause one to […]
Kids Saving The Rainforest: Family Friendly Volunteering in Costa Rica
“Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall they be saved.” -Dr. Jane Goodall- ‘When faced with the question, “What is your dream?”, ‘Littlest B’ replied, “I want to volunteer with the sloths.” After landing in San Jose, Costa Rica, we wound our way […]