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		<title>Costa Rica Is Inspiring! Apparently, We Are Too! Thanks &#8220;The Seven Minds&#8221; and &#8220;Writingrenee&#8217;s Blog&#8221; For The Very Inspiring Blogger Award!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We think Costa Rica is pretty inspiring, however it is great to learn that our peers within the blogosphere think the same about our writing. A huge thanks to The Seven &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/04/20/costa-rica-is-inspiring-apparently-we-are-too-thanks-the-seven-minds-and-writingrenees-blog-for-the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1583&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resort Series – PART 2: How To Have An All-Inclusive Vacation In Costa Rica WITHOUT The All-Inclusive Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As our recent post Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resort Series – PART 1: Why Costa Rica Is NOT An All-Inclusive Resort Destination explains, Costa Rica is not an ideal vacation destination &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/04/16/costa-rica-all-inclusive-resort-series-part-2-how-to-have-an-all-inclusive-vacation-in-costa-rica-without-the-all-inclusive-resort/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1497&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Ideal Mangrove Boat Tour (or Kayak Tour) Experience in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a tiger crab. Thanks to him, Ricky and I (along with thousands of other travellers each year) are able to tour Costa Rica’s mangrove system just north of &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/04/13/the-ideal-mangrove-boat-tour-or-kayak-tour-experience-in-manuel-antonio-costa-rica/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1551&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>This One&#8217;s For The Sloth-Lovers&#8230; Meet Our Surprise Costa Rican House Guest!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a first for us. We’re familiar with sloths – we’ve seen them hanging out in the trees overhead while exploring Costa Rica’s numerous national parks, watched one glide across &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/04/08/this-ones-for-the-sloth-lovers-meet-our-surprise-costa-rican-house-guest/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1511&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Our Best Recommendation For An Alajuela (SJO Airport) Hotel For Your First Or Last Night In Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you’re coming to Costa Rica. You’ve selected your destinations, your tours are lined up, and your transportation services are ready to go. The only trip item left to decide &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/04/06/our-best-recommendation-for-an-alajuela-sjo-airport-hotel-for-your-first-or-last-night-in-costa-rica/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1455&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Maroon 5’s Costa Rica Soundtrack?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One year ago Maroon 5 headlined an incredible show at Costa Rica’s Festival Imperial in La Guacima, Alajuela. And, I missed it. I’ve been listening to the band since before their &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/04/03/maroon-5s-costa-rica-soundtrack/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1412&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resort Series &#8211; PART 1: Why Costa Rica Is NOT An All-Inclusive Resort Destination</title>
		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/03/24/costa-rica-all-inclusive-resort-series-part-1-why-costa-rica-is-not-an-all-inclusive-resort-destination/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To kick off this post, Why Costa Rica Is NOT An All-Inclusive Resort Destination (Part 1 of our blog series Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resorts), I must admit that Costa Rica is &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/03/24/costa-rica-all-inclusive-resort-series-part-1-why-costa-rica-is-not-an-all-inclusive-resort-destination/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1374&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Which Costa Rica Hanging Bridges Are The Best? Comparing 4 Popular Hanging Bridge Sites in Arenal and Monteverde.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You asked, we answered! As a follow-up to our post &#8220;Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde&#8220;, we are delving into &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/03/04/which-costa-rica-hanging-bridges-are-the-best-comparing-4-popular-hanging-bridge-sites-in-arenal-and-monteverde/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1360&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Love in Costa Rica (Para El Amor De Mi Vida)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by WGNtv.com&#8217;s Cutest Couple Photo Contest (thanks to peace.love.quinoa for posting about it) and given that Valentines Day is around the corner, I thought I would pause for a &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/02/01/love-in-costa-rica-por-el-amor-de-mi-vida/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1285&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Where Your Costa Rica Coffee Comes From (And What It Took For You To Get It)</title>
		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/01/20/where-your-costa-rica-coffee-comes-from-and-what-it-took-for-you-to-get-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We love rafting. Point blank. Given that Ricky was a white water rafting guide and safety kayaker on Costa Rica&#8217;s pacuare river for more than 6 years, we are of &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2013/01/14/the-best-river-for-rafting-in-costa-rica/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1215&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica Destinations: Common Name &amp; Location Misunderstandings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>The Buzz! Click Here To Read Client Testimonials And Reviews About Us!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Goodbye 2012. Hello 2013! Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 02:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Ready, Set, Mo! Happy Movember Everyone!</title>
		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/11/01/ready-set-mo-happy-movember-everyone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No, the word Movember is not misspelt. Although today marks the beginning of November, it also kicks off Movember – a month of abundant facial hair and inescapable bad moustaches &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/11/01/ready-set-mo-happy-movember-everyone/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1070&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica Transportation: 10 ways to get from point A to point B throughout your trip</title>
		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/24/costa-rica-transportation-10-ways-to-get-from-point-a-to-point-b-throughout-your-trip/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When promoting costa rica, we always explain to travellers that two of the best things about the country are its small size (geographically-speaking) and the fact that there is so &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/24/costa-rica-transportation-10-ways-to-get-from-point-a-to-point-b-throughout-your-trip/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1048&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding The Practice Of Currency Exchange and Minimizing Loss: USD to Costa Rican Colon</title>
		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/18/understanding-the-practice-of-currency-exchange-and-minimizing-loss-usd-to-costa-rican-colon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compared to other currency exchanges around the world, the USD to costa rican colon exchange is an easy one to learn and remember. Most travellers memorize the conversion and use &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/18/understanding-the-practice-of-currency-exchange-and-minimizing-loss-usd-to-costa-rican-colon/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1038&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica Creatures Series: INSECTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled &#8220;Costa Rica Creatures&#8221;. The following article on insects is part of this series. If you &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/18/costa-rica-creatures-series-insects/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=1023&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/10/costa-rica-creatures-series-frogs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled &#8220;Costa Rica Creatures&#8221;. The following article on frogs (and other amphibians) is part of this &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/10/costa-rica-creatures-series-frogs/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=999&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica Creatures Series: BUTTERFLIES</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on butterflies is part of this series. If you &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/10/06/costa-rica-creatures-series-butterflies/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=975&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 02:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Planning a vacation to Costa Rica on a budget and looking for discounts? Browse Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated&#8217;s company manual!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Same Voice. Same Topics. Same Blog. NEW LOOK!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Are We There Yet? Driving Durations for Popular Costa Rica Routes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any expert travel planner will tell you (or should tell you) to calculate your drive durations in advance for the various routes you plan to take throughout your trip. Costa &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/07/12/are-we-there-yet-driving-durations-for-popular-costa-rica-routes/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=531&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Costa Rica &#8216;Rain Day&#8217;&#8230; the Jack Johnson Way (Banana Pancakes)!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Well can&#8217;t you see that its just raining&#8230; there ain&#8217;t no need to go outside.&#8221; &#8211; Jack Johnson It&#8217;s official. The rain season is here. Well, its officially been the &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/07/12/a-costa-rica-rain-day-the-jack-johnson-way-banana-pancakes/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=535&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Costa Rica Vacation Rental Option: Villas La Paz</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for the perfect costa rica vacation rental? Have we got the spot for you! Living in la fortuna is a blessing. We are awoken each day to the sound &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/07/11/a-great-costa-rica-vacation-rental-option-villas-la-paz/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=523&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Step-By-Step Guide (Literally!) To Costa Rica&#8217;s Arenal Hanging Bridges</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Interested in visiting some hanging (suspension) bridges while in costa rica? Consider visiting the arenal hanging bridges in la fortuna (arenal)! Ricky and I&#8217;s most recent visit to the arenal hanging &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/07/10/a-step-by-step-guide-literally-to-the-arenal-hanging-bridges/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=478&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>To Tip or Not To Tip (While On Vacation In Costa Rica) &#8211; That Is The Question!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should I tip? Who do I tip? How much do I tip? At Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated we often receive requests from clients asking us to provide them with our &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/07/10/to-tip-or-not-to-tip-while-on-vacation-in-costa-rica-that-is-the-question/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=514&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out what our Green Alliance Partners at Save The Turtles are doing! *photo courtesy of Save the Turtles (Robert Van Damm, 2005) As part of our &#8220;Travellers For&#8230;&#8221; Donation &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/02/24/green-alliance-partner-update-save-the-turtles-costa-rica/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=492&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Spots For The Soul: Great Places To Find Peace In Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At some point during your travels (in costa rica, or elsewhere in the world) you have likely experienced a moment that undoubtedly affected you. Whether the moment was forever life-changing &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/02/17/spots-for-the-soul-great-places-to-find-peace-in-costa-rica/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=454&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Life List With A Twist. My Trash May Not Be Your Treasure, But My Past Could Be Your Future.</title>
		<link>http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/02/10/life-list-with-a-twist-my-trash-may-not-be-your-treasure-but-my-past-could-be-your-future/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fellow blogger sarah (read sarah&#8217;s blog), offers readers her life list. Inspired by the Day Zero Project, she has compiled a list of 101 things she aims to accomplish over the &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/02/10/life-list-with-a-twist-my-trash-may-not-be-your-treasure-but-my-past-could-be-your-future/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=443&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>True inspiration at its finest. Treat others while treating yourself!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>puravidaeh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months ago Ricky and I were fortunate enough to receive a truly inspirational email from a client. This client mentioned that he and his wife were planning a trip &#8230; <a href="http://costaricatravelblog.com/2012/02/03/true-inspiration-at-its-finest-treat-others-while-treating-yourself/" class="read-more">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=costaricatravelblog.com&#038;blog=24548737&#038;post=433&#038;subd=costaricatravelblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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