Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast, comes directly to you from San Jose. It's the leading podcast on everything associated with traveling to this Central American nation and living here from the ex-pat viewpoint. We discuss various topics through informed conversations with select professionals from the travel industry that have been living and working right here in Costa Rica. Subscribe to never miss a weekly episode! Visit us at https://www.vacationscostarica.com/
What’s It Really Like to Raise Kids in Costa Rica with Shiona BonillaEP35 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastThinking about moving to Costa Rica with kids? Curious about parenting in Costa Rica as an expat? In this episode of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast, we talk to Shiona Bonilla, a Canadian travel consultant who has lived in Costa Rica for many years, where she has also raised her children. We explore what it’s really like to raise children here — from local schools and childcare options to healthcare, family-friendly activities, and cultural differences in parenting. Contact Jess Luecke to plan your next Costa Rican Vacations here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast Contact Shiona Bonilla at: shionabonilla@namutravel.com Subscribe to never miss a new podcast: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9 Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
In this episode, we chat with Julie Kidd, a retiree from California, USA who now calls Playas del Coco, Costa Rica her home. She shares her journey of moving to Costa Rica, the realities of day-to-day life as an expat retiree, and what makes this coastal town the perfect fit for her lifestyle.
Growing a Start-Up in Costa Rica & Current Stat of Real Estate Post Covid with Richard BexonEP33 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastIn this episode we spoke once again with the British entrepreneur and Real Estate expert Richard Bexon. We spoke about his 20 year + experience doing business in Costa Rica and most significantly doing it successfully. Richard shared his perspective on the current state of property investments in the country and more. If you’re looking to start a business or invest in Costa Rica in this 2025, this is a conversation for you!Subscribe to never miss a new podcast: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9 Contact Richard Bexon here: ADD EMAILListen to Richard’s Podcast here: https://www.investingcostarica.comProduced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
Planning a Destination Wedding in Costa Rica with Tui FryeEP32 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastTui Frye is a wedding expert based in La Fortuna, she moved to Costa Rica from the United States 20 years ago and since then she has been working in tourism, and specifically in weddings. If you’re planning to get marry in Costa Rica this is the episode for you. If you will like to Book your next vacation to Costa Rica contact Jess Luecke here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast Subscribe to never miss a new podcast: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9 Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
From Canada to Costa Rica with Jennifer FloydEP31 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastIn this episode Jess talks to Jennifer Floyd, whose mother is Costa Rican and father is Canadian. After being born and raised in Canada, she followed her desire to live in Costa Rica and decided to move here 5 years ago. In this conversation Jennifer shares about the differences she has noticed between the two countries. If you will like to Book your next vacation to Costa Rica contact Jess Luecke here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast If you will like to contact Jennifer Floyd click here: https://bit.ly/3AuFYcs Subscribe to never miss a new podcast: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9 Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
The Future of Sustainable Tourism with Glenn JampolEP30 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.Glenn Jampol came to Costa Rica 40 years ago and in 1993 he decided to move permanently to Costa Rica with his family and build Finca Rosa Blanca, one of the best Boutique Hotels in the country. He is also one of the founder fathers of the Sustainable Practices movement in the tourism industry. In this conversation he shares about his experiences and the journey that has been living and managing an successful hotel in Costa Rica. To contact Glenn Jampol click here: If you will like to book your vacation at Finca Rosa Blanca Boutique Hotel click here: https://bit.ly/3THnagjSubscribe to never miss a new podcast here: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9 Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
Pickleball Boom in Costa Rica with Chelsea LisaiusEP29 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastIn this conversation with Chelsea Lisaius we explore the world of Pickleball World. Find out how she got into this game, how much fun is it, and where to play it here in Costa RicaIf you will like to Book your next vacation to Costa Rica contact Jess Luecke here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast
Pura Vida Culture and Costa Rican Cuisine with Jose Rojas EP27 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast. Jose Rojas is the Executive Chef at The Springs Resort & Spa in Arenal. He is also a local lad from the area of La Fortuna right under thew shadow of the Arenal Volcano. As the Costa Rica celebrates their Independence Day on September the 15th, getting together with family and friends to eat, Jess wanted to talk to Jose about Costa Rica’s cuisine and traditional dishes. As you'll see Jose very much embodies the Pura Vida culture of Costa Rica! Let us know if you have any questions for Jose below in the comments! If you'd like to reach Jess directly to help plan a trip or ask a questions click here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast Please Subscribe to never miss a new podcast: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9 Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
Where to go during Costa Rica's "Rainy Season”? with Elena RohrmoserEP26 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.Our guest in this episode is Elena Rohrmoser, co-owner and founder of Hotel Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo. Throughout the conversation she speaks about the myths of the rainy season in Costa Rica and why Puerto Viejo is one of the best places to experience summer when the rest of the country is experiencing rain. If you will like to Book your next vacation to Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast contact Jess Luecke here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-PodcastProduced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
Ulrik Oldenburg had a multinational upbringing and has lived in many countries, until he landed in Costa Rica, where he has lived for the last XX years. As an experienced Travel Consultant at Costa Rican Vacations in this episode he shares about how is like to live and raise a family in paradise, and also some insights about one of his passions: Sportfishing!
Costa Rica Coffee Culture with Gally MayerEP23 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.
Sustainable, Eco-Tourism in Costa Rica - What does it mean? with Bary Roberts. EP22 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.In this weeks episode Adam got to sit down with the 'Grandfather of Eco-Tourism' Bary Roberts. Bary coined the phrase Eco Tourism back in the late 70's working on a tourism campaign for Costa Rica, and since then it has become a standard work in the tourism lexicon world wide. But what are the biggest challenges Eco Tourism and sustainable tourism face moving forward with the vast amount of 'Green-washing' that takes place and what is the different between the two? How does 'regenerative tourism' fit in? Bary discusses all this and more in an intriguing conversation that we are sure you are going to enjoy! To learn more about Bary's business or to reach out directly: https://dddse.com/
Ever wondered what a job in paradise actually looks like? In this episode Adam catches up with Maite, a Travel Consultant with Costa Rican Vacations, to chat about the truth of what a day in the life looks like for one of Costa Rica's most sought after jobs!We talk about the pros and cons, including traveling around Costa Rica, meeting with clients, putting in the long working hours, and what's like to have a job in Costa Rica related specifically to tourism directly.Click Here to Contact Marite to plan your trip to Costa Rica: https://bit.ly/4dqCbex
The Price of Paradise - Rural Living on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula with Abby ChristEP20 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.After a couple of trips to the Osa Peninsula as kid, Abby Christ fell in love with this remote region in South Pacific coast of Costa Rica. So in 2018 she made Drake Bay her home and in this conversation she shares her personal story, how’s like living in this ecologically intense location and the pro’s and con’s of living off the beaten in Costa Rica.
Why Use a Travel Agent When Booking Your Costa Rica Vacation? with Jessica Luecke. EP19 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.In this episode of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast, we spoke again with Jess Luecke, one of the Top Travel Consultants at Costa Rica Vacations, about the pro’s of booking your next trip to Costa Rica using a Travel Agency. In the conversation she also gives us insights of the process of booking your vacation and about the perks and benefits you get if you do it with Costa Rica Vacations.
If you’re seeking for business opportunities in Costa Rica this is a conversation you will enjoy. Our guest for this episode is Casey Halloran, CEO at Costa Rica Vacations. We spoke about his story and how he got to become the founder of the most important Travel Agency in Costa Rica nowadays. Listen and learn his views about the travel industry, the country’s social and political reality and more.
Which beach is best for your Costa Rica Vacation? That's the question we get asked a lot at Costa Rican Vacations! Today Adam chats with Lucia Passuello, a travel consultant with Costa Rica Vacations, who knows this topic very well indeed as she has lived in Costa Rica since she was young moving over from Argentina. She spent many years growing up in and around the beaches of Costa Rica. So whether you are looking for a Caribbean beach, or a sun-kissed beach in Guanacaste Lucia gives us her insight into the best options.
EP16 of The Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast: Click Here to Contact Jess: jessicaluecke@namutravel.com Are you planning on building your home here in Costa Rica? When it comes to real estate, planning and construction it's essential that you know how it all works here in Costa Rica to stay ahead of the game and make no mistakes when choosing the best builder, architect and project plan for your dream home.
In this episode we spoke with Joaquín Rodriguez, co-owner of Stay in Costa Rica a rental business inside of Los Sueños Marina in the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. We had a great conversation about how he got here from Argentina 20 years ago, and how is like to live and raise kids in paradise. Subscribe to never miss a weekly episode every Wednesday: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations.
How to Invest in Real Estate in Costa Rica? with Richard BexonEP14 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastIn this episode Adam chats to long time friend and business owner/entrepreneur Richard Bexon. Richard originally hails from London, UK. He met is Costa Rican wife in the US nearly 20 years ago and made the move permanent to Costa Rica not long after!
10 years ago Madeleine Higgingson and her family made the decision to move from the UK to Costa Rica. Since then she has lived in the area of Santa Ana, in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. In our conversation, we spoke about how is to live in this town, raise kids, and travel throughout the region. To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Madeleine at: madeleinehigginson@namutravel.com
In our conversation, we focused on Shelly’s perspectives about the Post-Pandemic Real Estate boom that is happening in the area and how this is having different effects on the day-to-day of the people living there. To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Shelly at: shellyhuff@namutravel.com
After traveling to more than 30 countries, Valentina Negri decided a decade ago to make her permanent move to Costa Rica to the beach town of Quepos, really close to the amazing Manuel Antonio National Park. In this conversation, she shares with us the reasons why this place is so special for her, the meaning of ‘Pura Vida’, and her insights about how is to live in this part of the world.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Valentina Negri at: valentinanegri@namutravel.com
Caitlin Summer originally from Texas, first came down to Costa Rica in 2016. In 2020 she decided to make the move permanent, and to reside in the rural town of San Carlos with her partner, which happens to be en-route to the famous Arenal Volcano.In this episode, we talk about the reasons why Caitlin chose the area, the pros and cons of rural live, the differences of costs and other insights about this beautiful place as well as her favorite hidden gems of Costa Rica travel.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Caitlin Summer at: caitlinsummer@namutravel.com
In this episode, Adam spoke with Luke Angus, a British expat who has lived in Costa Rica for the last 8 years. The conversation focuses on Luke’s experience with getting his Costa Rica Residency. We cover many points from how to get your Costa Rica Residency? How many options are there? What's the process? and more!To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Luke Angus at: lukeangus@namutravel.com
Rachel Peck is our guest for our 8th episode. She is a Senior Travel Consultant in Costa Rican Vacations and it has lived in Costa Rica with her family for 10 years. She is based in the Southern Pacific Coast, at Uvita Town. In this conversation she shares how is like raising her kids in this beach town and also her insights of all the development that is happening in this region in recent years.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Rachel Peck at: rachelpeck@namutravel.com
Countryside Living: The Reality with Aaron VanecekEP07 of The Costa Rica Travel & Living PodcastWhat are the real pros and cons of living in Costa Rica’s countryside? In this weeks episode, Adam chats with Aaron Vanecek, a US expat that moved to Costa Rica originally back in 2007—even though he has been coming here for over 30 years since the early 90's!To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Aaron at aaronvanecek@namutravel.com
London to Costa Rica With The Whole Family with Paul ButcherEP06 of The Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.On our sixth episode, we spoke with Paul Butcher, a British Radio Host expat that has lived in Costa Rica since 2013. Listen and learn why he and his family choose this Central American nation when deciding to emigrate from the UK, and how is to live near the Central Valley.
What are the key tips you need to know before coming to Costa Rica? In our new episode, we talk to Jessica Luecke, an experienced travel consultant that has worked for one of the Top high-end hotels in the country and also in the most important Travel Agency in Costa Rica. Jessica gave us her insights on the best places to visit, the best time to do it, and the tours you can’t miss on your next trip to Costa Rica.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Jessica at jessicaluecke@namutravel.com
Our guest for today's podcast comes from the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Mark Fitzpatrick moved to Costa Rica over 10 years ago now with his family to enjoy slightly warmer weather!Jump in, as we discuss Mark's experience of raising a family here, the different options for private schooling, and of course the big one - the process of designing and building his dream home.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Mark at markfitzpatrick@namutravel.com
Our guest this week is Rosario Gamboa, the Lead Qualification Manager at the Namu Travel Group.Originally from Chile, her family moved to Costa Rica when she was a child. Having worked now for many years in tourism she is now a travel expert in the region with a very interesting outlook on life growing up here as a Chilean in Costa Rica. In our chat we dive deep into her experience of growing up in Costa Rica as a foreign Latina.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Rosario at rosariogamboa@namutravel.com
Today we talk to Justin DeBoom, a Senior Travel Consultant and Fishing specialist. Originally from Florida, he fell in love with the town of Jaco early on, during one of his first fishing trips to Central America. He has since made Costa Rica his home from 2009 and now lives there with his family.Justin spends most of his time on the water when not helping others plan exceptional Costa Rican vacations. He has expert knowledge when it comes to fishing and all things related to travel in Costa Rica.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Justin at justindeboom@namutravel.com
In our first episode, we chat with Anastasia McCulloch, a Senior Travel Consultant in Costa Rican Vacations who has been in Costa Rica since 2009. Join the conversation and take a glimpse of what is like to live and work by the sea for a family in Costa Rica.To plan your Costa Rican Vacation contact Anastasia at anastasiamcculloch@namutravel.com
The Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast comes directly to you from San Jose. It's the leading podcast on everything associated with traveling to this Central American nation and living here from the ex-pat viewpoint. We discuss various topics through informed conversations with select professionals from the travel industry that have been living and working right here in Costa Rica.
The Frog Pod EP10: COSTA RICA CULTURE In this final episode from our first season of the Frog Pod podcast Adam talks to two local guys Derek Schlager and Daniel Myers about all things cultural related to Costa Rica! We cover just about all topics you can think of from 'Pura Vida' to 'Mae' and Imperial beer to Christmas Tamales. Join along to get know Costa Rica from the inside in the run up to Christmas.
If you're interested in a visit to Costa Rica click here: http://bit.ly/costa-rica-culture
Please let us know your fvoutie part of the Costa Rican culture in the description box below and have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Presented by Adam Baker Shot by Pablo Franceschi Edited by Brayan Mendez
Produced by Namu Media for Costa Rican Vacations.
The Frog Pod EP09: LUXURY in Costa Rica. Every week we'll bring you a new episode from our new video podcast series talking all things Costa Rica with local and international travel experts from the region.
This week Adam is talking to Shay Tippie and Aaron Vanecek about all things Luxury in Costa Rica! During our conversation we cover everything you need to know from the most luxurious hotels in the rainforest to how is that Costa Rica combine both Eco and Luxury.
If you're interested in a visit click here: http://bit.ly/luxury-in-costa-rica
You can also reach out directly to Shay or Aaron here at:
shaytippie@goduesouth.com aaronvanecek@namutravel.com
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Presented by Adam Baker Shot by Pablo Franceschi Edited by Brayan Mendez
Produced by Namu Media for Costa Rican Vacations.
The Frog Pod EP08: ADULT ONLY in Costa Rica. Every week we'll bring you a new episode from our new video podcast series talking all things Costa Rica with local and international travel experts from the region.
This week Adam is talking to Luke Angus and Victoria Rosado about all things Adult-Only in Costa Rica! It's a fun topic and we cover everything you need to know for how best to escape the kids, find some real peace and quiet and be treated to some high-end luxury in little known boutique hotels and resorts that cater to the adult-only experience.
If you're interested in a visit click here: http://bit.ly/adult-only-vacations
You can also reach out directly to Luke or Victoria here at: lukeangus@namutravel.com victoriarosado@namutravel.com
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Presented by Adam Baker Shot by Pablo Franceschi Edited by Brayan Mendez
Produced by Namu Media for Costa Rican Vacations.
Hotels Covered: The Westin - Royal Beach Section Villa Buena Onda Andaz Papgayo Resort Nayara Springs Kura Design Villas Lapa Rios Tabacon Gaia Hotel Tamarindo Diria, Tropicana Section
The Frog Pod EP07: FAMILY TRAVEL to Costa Rica. Every week we'll bring you a new episode from our new video podcast series talking all things Costa Rica with local and international travel experts from the region.
This week Adam is talking to local travel experts and resident mom's: Jamie Looper and Anastasia Maddaloni all things family related in Costa Rica! It's an important topic so that we can help you guys out and cover all those concerns or questions you might have when taking your family to Costa Rica!
If you're interested in a visit click here: http://bit.ly/ep07family-travel
You can also reach out directly to Jamie or Anastasia here at: jamielooper@namutravel.com anastasiamaddaloni@namutravel.com
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Presented by Adam Baker Edited by Brayan Mendez.
Produced by Namu Media for Costa Rican Vacations.
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