October 15, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Where Your Soul Can Hear and Your Heart Can Listen

For the past 8 years, I’ve spent every New Year’s Eve (minus one: curse you re-scheduled Delta flight!) in the soft-sanded, glittering-waved town of Malpais, Costa […]
July 9, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Galloping in Costa Rica

Horses are an important part of Costa Rican culture and history, which is not surprising in a country with such a great agricultural tradition. You will […]
May 14, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

What to Wear: Surf Bikinis or One-Piece Suits?

There are lots of bikini brands on the market that advertise their “surf bikinis.”  Some of these so-called “surf bikinis” do work (remain in place even […]
April 23, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Magical Moments Viewed Through the Lens

As you can tell from our previous post on Ali Kaukas, we are not only blessed with an abundance of sun, surf, and fun in Santa […]
February 23, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Joyful Living: The Photography of Ali Kaukas

If I had the choice, which fortunately I do, I’d choose to sponge my energy and inspiration off of Ali Kaukas. You see—this woman epitomizes the […]
February 20, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Playfully Grounded: A Cristina Paes Profile

Hanging somewhere between a deep slumber and an awakened state, you hear the faint sound of a harp. And–is it chanting? Yes, chanting. At first, you […]