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Costa Rica has a strong cycling community, and recently saw one of the best Tico cyclists hit into the top-3 of the Giro de Italia. Andrey Amador climbed his way onto on the podium for the 12th stage. Story here.
The best Costa Rican coffee? We now know where to find it. Story here.
Spending any amount of time in Costa Rica will most likely introduce you to the term “Macgyver”, used by Ticos to describe a quick fix. This lady has written a whole book about doing Macgyvers on camping equipment. Story here.
Driving in Costa Rica can be challenge sometimes. As some of us truly enjoy a spot of Top Gear after hours, here they are driving in some tropical environments.
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Former U.S. president Bill Clinton made his way down to Costa Rica recently to speak about global warming, green economies and a variety of other environmental issues. Story here.
As the seasons around the world warm up (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) stories talking about the epic nature of cold weather sports tend to catch our eye just a little bit more. Story here.
For past couple of months we have been on a Toyota Hilux binge, lauding it for its durability and ability to float. However we also happen to be the proud owners of a Nissan pickup, which also has a variety of indestructible characteristics, including getting across the English Channel.
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Hardest foot race on earth? I think so. 150 miles in the desert seems like something best left for someone else. Story here.
When was the last time the president of a country got out of their car and helped with a traffic accident, then ordered police to pursue a fleeing assailant? Just the other day in Costa Rica actually. Story here.
We have heard of some long voyages, however the trip this motorcycle made has got to be one of the craziest. Story here.
The Toyota Hilux has been working hard in Costa Rica for many years. However its also fully capable of working hard on the water.
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Mountain biking is a very popular sport here. Taking the bikes onto the ski slopes is not a possibility here, and after watching this video, that is totally fine by us. Story here.
We do a lot of great stuff in the ocean. However after seeing this, we seem to barely scratch the surface. Story here.
A fascinating story about remote villages and the medical attention they so desperately need. Story here.
We will certainly be sure to have more on this later. The base recently discovered some new friends, and here is a taste of things to come.
It's a puppy!
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The difficulty of paddling out to surf is an activity many of our students become aware of during course. Ryan Huxley shares a great upper back stretch for any surfer experiencing some pain in the shoulders. Story here.
Some interesting tips for packing light while on hikes. However some of us here take issue with the 3,000 calorie a day diet. That’s just crazy man. Story here.
Outdoor Magazine’s bucket list of adventure activities proves to be a muse for a whole slew of fun trips. Story here.
We’re gonna need a bigger boat. (hint: great white shark) Story here.
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It’s time for the annual National Geographic Traveler Photo contest. We definitely think an Outward Bound photo can win it. Story here.
An interesting write up by a company looking to minimize its footprint in the midst of an international production and distribution network. Story here.
The environment and its continued health is an important topic here in Costa Rica. The upcoming Costa Rican Sustainability Forum has thus attracted some very high level speakers. Story here.
Time to head to the river? Better get those out of office replies set up. Story here.
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Riding a bike to work truly is the worst thing in the world, as said by this Adventure Journal contributor (don’t worry, it’s not what it looks like). Story here.
Astral athlete Zac Crouse undertook an incredible kayaking adventure, paddling around 1,300 km through Canada. However his touring kayak was required to go through swift water the likes of which many touring boats don’t see.
If anyone hasn’t figured it out by now, we spend a lot of time on Adventure Journal. Here is an absolutely unbelievable video found via them.
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Dolphins are very smart. Now we know them to be even more intelligent. This definitely makes seeing them even better, as our Scuba students will attest to. Story here.
Some parts of the world have been experiencing a rather mild winter. Too mild in fact for this group of students, who went with Outward Bound on a dog sledding expedition to Minnesota. Story here.
Fortunately for us, we don’t ever see sharks of this magnitude.
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National Geographic has, without question, some of the best photos. Their best of February is no exception. Story here.
It’s activities like this that make us realize there are some who simply have no fear whatsoever. Story here.
Simply put, this is one long wave.
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Costa Rica is diverse in many ways, however its rich biodiversity under the water is rarely touched on. Take a read here to find out why it is so rich in biodiversity. Story here.
Take a look at this massive pod of dolphins! An amazing site that is often found off the waters of Central America (arguably not in this number though).
Surfing in the Middle East? Sure why not.
