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The Polish Prince who danced with the Putas

February 12th, 2008 by Jonathan

So here I am in Costa Rica with a gang full of new best friends that I made overnight.  There was absolutely no question about whether or not we were going to hit the town each and every night to paint the sky red with laughter and mirth.  Amongst the gang, there is always a [...]

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The definition and meaning of Pura Vida, the beautiful national expression of Costa Rica

January 25th, 2008 by Jonathan

The most commonly used phrase in Costa Rica is Pura Vida.  Everything in Costa Rica is Pura Vida!  The simple translation is Pura Life; but the saying has a far more profound meaning to people of Costa Rica, and the travelers who fall in love with this majestic country.                                                                                                                                                
The first time I was explained [...]

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