May 7, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Bridget Jones Goes to Surf Camp

With last fall’s launch of the new Bridget Jones novel, I thought it would be fun to imagine what it would be like if Bridget came to […]
April 30, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

The 7 Habits of Solid Surfers

1. THEY DON’T DIET Have you ever met an amazing athlete who also buys into fad dieting?  Yeah, I thought not.  Surfers aren’t interested in the […]
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 […]
April 16, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

How Surfing Helped Me Balance My Emotions

As a kid on summer swim team, I never wanted to be in the final relay. Those were the last events of the night, after the […]
March 20, 2014
Women's surf retreat in Costa Rica – Pura Vida Adventures

Surfing and the Myth of Talent

Watching YouTube clips of Carissa Moore, 2013 ASP Women’s Word Surf Champion, I admired the power, grace, and precision she has on her surfboard. I thought […]
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 […]