I was moved and inspired by my recent visit to Corcovado School, on the Osa peninsula in Costa Rica. This vibrant community of learners is a wonderful example of passion, dedication and persistence.

Surrounded by the beautiful rainforest and nearby seacoast, the school is an oasis of immersive learning, where students are encouraged to explore and strive. The curriculum is bilingual, with classes conducted in both Spanish and English – to give students tools for success while maintaining their cultural background.

Just a few years ago, the school was in danger of closing.

Aleksandra EfimovaApril 7, 2015Costa RicaComment

Serenity at Blue Osa

“It’s more than a vacation – it’s a way of life,” reads the motto of Blue Osa yoga retreat and spa near Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park. After my week at Blue Osa in February, I wholeheartedly agree.

With very little communication with the outside world and several fabulous yoga classes each day in an indescribably beautiful setting, the week was a uniquely meditative and restorative experience, rejuvenating for both body and mind.

Aleksandra EfimovaApril 6, 2015Costa Rica Comment