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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.
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Tips for Traveling Costa Rica with a Family with Ryan Jenness
EP36 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast
In this episode of Costa Rica Travel & Living, our host, Jessica Luecke chats with Ryan Jenness a dad from the United States who traveled to Costa Rica with his four kids — and fell in love with the Pura Vida lifestyle. Hear how his family connected with Costa Rica’s incredible nature, wildlife, and local culture, plus his top tips for families visiting Costa Rica.
Whether you’re planning a Costa Rica family vacation or dreaming of moving to Costa Rica with kids, this heartfelt conversation offers inspiration, practical advice, and real experiences from a parent’s perspective.
Contact Jess Luecke to plan your next Costa Rican Vacations here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast
Contact Ryan Jenness at: rtjenness@gmail.com
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Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
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What’s It Really Like to Raise Kids in Costa Rica with Shiona Bonilla
EP35 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast
Thinking 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
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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 Bexon
EP33 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast
In 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!
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Listen to Richard’s Podcast here: https://www.investingcostarica.com
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Planning a Destination Wedding in Costa Rica with Tui Frye
EP32 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast
Tui 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
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From Canada to Costa Rica with Jennifer Floyd
EP31 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast
In 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
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The Future of Sustainable Tourism with Glenn Jampol
EP30 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.
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If you will like to book your vacation at Finca Rosa Blanca Boutique Hotel click here: https://bit.ly/3THnagj
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Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
Pickleball Boom in Costa Rica with Chelsea Lisaius
EP29 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast
In 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 Rica
If you will like to Book your next vacation to Costa Rica contact Jess Luecke here: https://bit.ly/JessCRV-Podcast
Costa Rica’s Current Conservation & Reforestation Efforts with Jose Roberto Soro. EP28 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast with Jess Luecke! In this episode Jess speaks with Jose Roberto Soro, a sustainability expert and advocate who has worked on different conservation initiatives in both the public and private sector of Costa Rica. We learn about the conservation efforts that are happening right now and how you can get involved. If you'd like to reach out to Jose Roberto Soro please find his email here: robertosoro9619@gmail.com If you'd like to reach out to 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
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 Rohrmoser
EP26 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-Podcast
Produced by Tempest Pictures for Costa Rican Vacations
Our guest for this episode is Matt Rosenthal, a businessman who decided to move to Costa Rica and start Paddle 9, a Tour Operator that focused on adrenaline experiences in the area of Manuel Antonio. He shared with us some insights to take in consideration when doing this sort of activities and some of the Paddle 9 best practices when performing adventures such as waterfall jumping.
Costa Rica Coffee Culture with Gally Mayer
EP23 of the Costa Rica Travel & Living Podcast.
Our guest today is Gally Mayer - the Founder of Buena Vida Specialty Coffee, based here in San Jose, Costa Rica. Gally first moved down to Costa Rica from New York with her family back in 2010 and wanted to provide the famous Costa Rica Coffee to her Restaurants in the US.
However it didn't take her long to discover that the process of farming the coffee and the amounf paid to farmers for their hard work was wholly unfair. Thus Buena Vida Speciality Coffee was created, with a mission and vision committed to the sustainable and responsible production of coffee while promoting regenerative practices that also help benefit the farmer for generations to come.
If you enjoy a delicious cup of coffee this is the episode for you. Listen and let us know in the description below if you have tried Buena Vida Specialty coffee.
Click here to learn more: https://buenavida.coffee/
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
Ulrik Oldenburg has had a multinational upbringing from being born and raised in Zimbabwe in his early years before moving to Denmark with his family, before a brief stint in Florida before this family moved to Costa Rica in 1981, and since then Central America has been his home.
We discuss his younger years moving about and education in this part of the world, as well the cultural differences between Nicaragua and Costa Rica, raising his family and then we get into his passion for Sports-fishing here in Costa Rica. As an experienced Travel Consultant at CRV he has some great insights into some of the most popular fishing questions!
To contact Ulrik and book your next Fishing Adventure click here: https://bit.ly/UlrikOldenburg
The Price of Paradise - Rural Living on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula with Abby Christ
EP20 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.
1Which 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.
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