The latest World Happiness Report 2026 says that heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls ...

Arenal Volcano National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural attractions, known for its lush rainforests, volcanic ...

Jaguars are phantom-like wildcats revered in Costa Rica, but rarely observed. (Wildlife enthusiasts are thrilled just to ...

THESE days every red-carpet pose is perfectly polished and every Instagram snap comes with a filter (or five). But many celebrities are swapping the airbrushing for something a little more daring and ...

After a well-known California surfer was killed in a violent home invasion, travelers are questioning if the “pura vida" ...

Daily yoga classes take place in an open-air shala, suitable for all abilities, meaning un-bendy partners are equally welcome. There is also a small gym kitted out with all the essentials – treadmill, ...

Choosing to marry at a special destination today goes far beyond selecting an unusual venue: it is about transforming the wedding into a complete experience that reflects the couple's personality.

It’s up the hill behind the marina, above the high-season fray, with far-reaching sea views. It proposes a semi-self-catering ...

Costa Ricans have elected conservative populist Laura Fernández as their next president, according to preliminary results, making her the latest right-leaning leader to win office in Latin America.

As recently as 2023, the term pura vida finally entered the dictionary of the Real Academia Española, which defines the words and phrases used across the Spanish-speaking world. This particular ...