On Thanksgiving and the True Nature Education Mission

11/20/2012

A note from TNE owner and founder, Joshua Canter, on how the true essence of Thanksgiving lies at the heart of the TNE mission and vision.

Travel Tip Thursday: Mindful Awareness in New Surroundings

11/15/2012

When giving orientations and presentations to first-timers, we always emphasize this asย the number one key aspect to being safe in Costa Rica. There is so much life in the beautifulย land of Pura Vida, Pura Life. With this, there are also many creatures (just to name a few….sloths, monkeys,ย lizards, alligators) and places to visit where you

Travel Tip Tuesday: Learn Costa Rican Spanish Slang

10/16/2012

If you do not know any Spanish, we recommend learning the basic Costa Rican slang prior to your travel ventures. Even if you do know Spanish, it’s important to keep in mind that you may overhear words and sayings that are unfamiliar to Spanish language that you hear in other Spanish-speaking countries. Recall from our earlier Travel Tip blog discussing the reference of the Costa Rican locals as ticos.