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De La Pura Vida Costa Rica
I'm Erin, a graphic designer, English teacher, and US expat living in Costa Rica and loving every moment of it! This website is about my travels around Costa Rica.
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- Leaving the United States, but First, a FEMA Disaster 7 years ago Shielding my eyes from the piercing rain, I looked up to discover the source of the crash - a towering pine tree silhouetted black by the purple urban night sky. Its branches pierced vertical. Its trunk lay horizontal, disappearing into my roof and reappearing out the other end of my house. The...
- Well Known Beaches and Hidden Gems of Northern Guanacaste 7 years ago A glimpse into the offerings of the popular beaches and the hidden gems of Northern Guanacaste, Costa Rica - some of the finest beaches in the world! The post Well Known Beaches and Hidden Gems of Northern Guanacaste appeared first on De la Pura Vida.
- A Move, Tempestuous at Best, Back to the United States 8 years ago “Badass?” questioned the Costa Rican airport official, eyebrow raised, as he stopped my forward progress through security. “Yes,” I replied with a sly smile. The post A Move, Tempestuous at Best, Back to the United States appeared first on De la Pura Vida.
- Paradise is a Condemned House on the Beach in Costa Rica 8 years ago I put my dog to sleep then moved to a condemned house on the beach in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica and immediately contracted Dengue Fever...again. The post Paradise is a Condemned House on the Beach in Costa Rica appeared first on De la Pura Vida.
- Expat Interview: Tiger Baby 8 years ago Tiger tells us about her 7 years in Costa Rica, her 4 husbands, and her 20 years in Japan and traveling the world as a dancer, Alaska pipeline welder, personal trainer, translator, and home health nurse. The post Expat Interview: Tiger Baby appeared first on De la Pura Vida.
ExpatsBlog.com Expat Blog Awards 2012: Costa Rica Silver Award!
This blog won the Silver Award for best expat blog in Costa Rica!
Copy and paste code to display the Silver Award Badge:Website Reviews » There are 22 reviews on De La Pura Vida Costa Rica
Rebecca
01:16 AM December 11, 2012
01:16 AM December 11, 2012
I read the blog from Belize. It's good stuff. Good luck!
Susan Collins
01:17 AM December 11, 2012
01:17 AM December 11, 2012
Erin provides extremely helpful information for all.
TERRY
01:22 AM December 11, 2012
01:22 AM December 11, 2012
Thanks im planing on retiring soon this well help so much, very imformative.
Dyan Santo Poalo
01:24 AM December 11, 2012
01:24 AM December 11, 2012
gotta LUV this chica's blog ~ she's an awesome writer, full of helpful knowledge that she soo freely shares & is an awesome designer as well ~ Erin is the essence of Pura Vida, the world needs MORE people like her!
Mike Minuto
01:29 AM December 11, 2012
01:29 AM December 11, 2012
Great resource with pertinent, entertaining information. I've been looking at visiting Costa Rica for a bit. This blog has continued to drive my enthusiasm for the trip.
Miguel
01:38 AM December 11, 2012
01:38 AM December 11, 2012
I love Erin's articles!!
Patrick Mahoney
01:45 AM December 11, 2012
01:45 AM December 11, 2012
This is an excellent blog with stunning photos. De La Pura Vida Costa Rica, more than anything I've seen, makes me want to visit the country.
Wolfie_cr
01:45 AM December 11, 2012
01:45 AM December 11, 2012
very nice blend of topics, living in CR, making a living as a teacher of English,the ups/downs of life in the tropics,etc it has a bit of everything plus very nice pictures :)
Maureen Morris
02:02 AM December 11, 2012
02:02 AM December 11, 2012
Informative, well-written and well-designed.
Josh Chaney
02:11 AM December 11, 2012
02:11 AM December 11, 2012
what a great blogger
Susan
02:15 AM December 11, 2012
02:15 AM December 11, 2012
Congratulations on being nominated for an expat blog award! We so enjoy your travel blog. The VadoVia team follows you regularly.
Alex Kenning
02:36 AM December 11, 2012
02:36 AM December 11, 2012
love this blog, it has been a great source of info for pretty much everything i do in costa rica!!! thank you :)
Laura Thompson
02:36 AM December 11, 2012
02:36 AM December 11, 2012
De La Pura Vida is hands down the best place to get all of your "ticolandia" info. Not only does she provide us with her balanced insight on the pros and cons of being an expat in Costa Rica, but her love for the country and culture shine through in every post she writes.
Melissa Walker
02:38 AM December 11, 2012
02:38 AM December 11, 2012
A snap shot of what to bring or leave behind when considering a move to Costa Rica, thanks for the tips!
Jeff Friend
03:23 AM December 11, 2012
03:23 AM December 11, 2012
Erin's blog is incredibly informative for anyone looking to move to Costa Rica...or to just laugh in general! She's hilarious and will keep you entertained while she breaks down the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica.
Travis & Annie
14:51 PM December 11, 2012
14:51 PM December 11, 2012
This site is great! It helped my wife and I find the best place to rent a car in San Jose, amazing restaurants in Puerto Viejo, and our dream beach (Punta Uva).
Stacey
15:16 PM December 11, 2012
15:16 PM December 11, 2012
Erin's blog rocks! Helpful info and well written.
Yves Villalonga
01:38 AM December 12, 2012
01:38 AM December 12, 2012
De La Pura Vida Costa Rica is entertaining, witty and informative. Erin is a good writer and quite cute, everything one would want in a blog. ¡Pura Vida!
Lily Freier
14:29 PM December 13, 2012
14:29 PM December 13, 2012
Awesome blog! The pictures are great!
Lynn
16:14 PM December 14, 2012
16:14 PM December 14, 2012
Good luck from itslynnykansas.com - :)
Harris Freier
17:50 PM December 14, 2012
17:50 PM December 14, 2012
Great Blog!
Joseph
14:11 PM December 19, 2012
14:11 PM December 19, 2012
I love your blog, Erin. Great, interesting info. Keep up the fantastic work!
