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5 Ways to Join a New Community in a Foreign Land
Starting fresh in an unknown society will not only broaden your understanding and appreciation of the globe, it will inspire you to find unique experiences and forge unforgettable relationships.Once you’ve made the life-altering decision to pull up your stakes...
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Yù Yī: Rediscovering Intensity in Costa Rica
It’s exciting traveling to new places and experiencing new things, but what happens down the road when that new becomes the new normal?I remember the first time I touched down in San Jose: how weird the world was, life...
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Trekking Costa Rica’s Five Best National Parks
Costa Rican National Park Day is tomorrow. How many have you visited?Costa Rica is a small country but it has the richest flora and fauna in the world. Every year millions of tourists come to Costa Rica, not only...
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5 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Honeymoon
You will remember your honeymoon for the rest of your life. Don’t spend eternity paying for it. Follow these five tips.After the wedding, most newlywed couples opt for a romantic vacation where they can both spend quality time with...
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5 Tips for Making Air Travel Cheaper and More Enjoyable
You don’t have to pay first class rates in order to have a smooth flight.We’ve all had those moments. Moments when you throw your arms up in the air and admit to yourself, “I need a vacation!” As tempting...
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Why We Picked Up and Left the United States—and the American Dream—Behind
In my early twenties, I built a very nice pit for myself. You might be able to relate. It was a pit that I had dreamt my whole life of getting myself into... often referred to as the American...
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Costa Rica Beaches: Understanding Rip Currents
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica beaches are considered some of the most beautiful and pristine in the world, they are always dynamic and sometimes deadly.A rip tide (rip current) is a frightening thought, and if you...
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Fast Track Exit at Juan Santa Maria International Airport for MasterCard Black Card Holders
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Starting June 8, 2015, all Black® MasterCard cardholders from anywhere in the world, will have access to the fast row in the international departures section from Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Costa...
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San Jose Costa Rica 6th Most Visited City in Latin America 2015
A recent study by MasterCard reveals that San Jose Costa Rica will be the sixth most visited city in Latin America in 2015, surpassing Rio de Janeiro, Bogota and Quito. The study reinforces the growing importance of knowledge, innovation...
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A Costa Rica Hidden Gem: Playa Cativo Lodge in Piedras Blancas National Park
Everyone has a different idea of the perfect vacation: some want excitement and local culture, while others want to disappear and enjoy the natural surroundings without distraction. No matter what you're looking for, there's a rarely showcased part of...
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Tips for Correctly Reading Nutrition Labels in Costa Rica
Nutrition labeling on products has become a fundamental tool for consumers in Costa Rica seeking to improve their diet...