10 Essential Tico Phrases every Traveller should know

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10 Essential Tico Phrases every Traveller should know

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1. Pura Vida – /POOR-ah VEE-dah/ Pronounced “poo-rah vee-dah”, this is the most widely used phrase in Costa Rica. This isn’t just an expression – it’s a way of life here. “Pure life” or “simple life” are the literal translations of this saying but Ticos use it in a number of ways. It is used […]

Links We Like: May 25, 2012

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Pictures from space? Absolutely. The following personal photos from an Italian astronaut who had some great things to say about his journey. Story here. Also in the news, the first private space capsule docked with the ISS. Behold the era of privatised space travel! Story here. For the past several days/week, everyone and their sister has […]