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May 10, 2019
Did you know that Costa Rica has a Blue Zone? Blue what?
Blue Zones are regions of the world where the population lives much longer than the global life expectancy average of 71.4 years. The name "Blue Zones" stemmed from the initial five blue circles that researchers drew on their map with the healthiest, longest-lived population, and the region of Nicoya + the Nicoyan Peninsula in Costa Rica just so happens to be one of those five Blue Zones. In fact, Nicoyans stay mentally and spiritually fulfilled to age 90 and beyond.
AND Tamarindo just so happens to be located on the Nicoyan Peninsula!
So what's the secret to healthy living on the Nicoyan Peninsula?
The Costa Rican people traditionally get the majority of their caloric intake from beans, squash and corn, plus tropical fruits -- in other words, they avoid processed food. A typical Costa Rican breakfast, called Gallo Pinto, is comprised of rice, beans, eggs, corn tortilla, and home made cheese. This plant-forward, nutrient-dense diet, in combination with plenty of time outdoors, makes for strong, well-nourished bodies. Meanwhile, a plan de vida, or reason to live, propels a positive outlook among elders and helps keep them active. Other contributing factors to longevity on the Nicoyan Peninsula are:
To find out more about the Blue Zones, click here.
Pura Vida,
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May 20, 2022
One of the most common questions I'm asked is my journey of becoming a photographer.
How did I get started?
Did I study photography in school?
Why photography?
How long have I been photographing?
So how about we take it back, answer your questions, and chat about how my love of photography started?
December 10, 2021
Do you hoard digital photos, too?
If you’re like me, you have thousands of photos on your phone. And if you’re really like me, you have multiple 5TB external hard drives full of digital image files... 🤣
But you know what?
November 19, 2021
Did you know that the best time to visit Costa Rica is right now?!
Or in other words, my favorite months of the year in Costa Rica is November and December!
Why? Click here to find out!