Long time no blog. I have my reasons for disappearing. One normal, the other is something I’ve been struggling with so much that it has silenced me.
Six years ago I was tired, overworked and fed up with my life… so I left everything behind in search of a more fulfilling experience. This journey brought me to a tiny treehouse in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle where I discovered a freer, healthier, happier, more creative life.
Hi, I’m Erin and De la Pura Vida is about unearthing the good life. Grab a cup of coffee, dig in, say hello…
Scroll down to discover my most recent posts or navigate the site by topic using the navigation menu up top.
Six years ago I was tired, overworked and fed up with my life… so I left everything behind in search of a more fulfilling experience. This journey brought me to a tiny treehouse in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle where I discovered a freer, healthier, happier, more creative life.
Hi, I’m Erin and De la Pura Vida is about unearthing the good life. Grab a cup of coffee, dig in, say hello…
Scroll down to discover my most recent posts or navigate the site by topic using the navigation menu up top.
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A New Puppy: How Are We Getting Along?
The sweet story of Mali the Chirussell and Mocha the Pittweiler
How to Have Dengue Fever and Not Even Know It
I wasn’t aware of all the symptoms for Dengue Fever, so when I got sick, I thought it was the flu or a poor diet – anything but Dengue.
16 Things I Learned in Costa Rica That I Never Imagined I Would Ever Need to Know
You want me to do WHAT?! Drive where?! Eat that?! I can’t believe the things I learned in Costa Rica- new skill sets, high tolerance… pura vida mae!
Surprised by a Thief in a Tropical Thunderstorm
It was the middle of the night during a fierce tropical thunderstorm, I heard a weak scratching at the cabin door. I peered out the window but couldn’t see anything on the porch…
Photos: Creatures That Creep Through My Treehouse
Photos of the Costa Rican creatures that have been creeping through my open-air treehouse in the jungle
My Love-Hate Relationship with my Mini-Fridge
Would you rather have a giant fridge in your living room or a tiny fridge in your kitchen? Keep in mind – the living room is for hooping. Also, nothing fits in a tiny fridge.
More FAQs about teaching English in Costa Rica
Employment terms, best time of year, types of acceptable certificates for teaching English in Costa Rica, average salary, how long it takes to find a job
5 Disadvantages of Living in a Tree House in the Jungle
Living in a tropical rainforest is not all daily rainbows and tropical bliss. Real talk – there are some disadvantages to living in a tree house in the jungle.