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Day: October 25, 2019

Boyero with his oxcart in Costa Rica

Day 30: Let’s startle the world with beauty

October 25, 2019 stanleyobando

The outrageously lovely oxcart – and this week’s roundup.

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Ladies and gentlemen, in honor of @palmaresoficial_ 2020, I give you: La Tagada. Link in bio to read my argument for taking this crazy-ass ride at least once in life. Just don't wear jewelry you like. Or loose pants. #costaricadailyboost . . . #costarica #palmares #fiestasdepalmares #fiestaspatronales #fair #fairrides #amusementpark #tagada #fun #travelthursday #travel #latinamerica #costaricatravel #visitcostarica #costaricagram #puravida #verano #summerincostarica

Mental health and immigration: a tough combo, especially when you've fled violence and are under intense strain. Too many overlook this problem, but not Ticos y Nicas: Somos Hermanos, an organization that fights xenophobia and supports Nicaraguan refugees and migrants in Costa Rica, and gives scholarships to Nicaraguan students. If you read any Daily Boost, I hope you'll click through the link in my bio to see what president Margarita Herdocia has to say about stress, belonging and volunteering as a way to flip the switch and combat feelings of isolation. She even has a tip for all of us. #costaricadailyboost #mentalhealth #immigration . . . #nicaragua #sosnicaragua #ticosynicassomoshermanos #amigosofcostarica #hugscholars #ulacit #democracylab #support #mentalhealthawareness #saludmental #saludmigrante #derechoshumanos #immigrantrights #wellness #wellnesswednesday #bienestar

In Costa Rica, when you want to see flowers, you look up, not down. Or both, really. #costaricadailyboost #summerincostarica #yoamochepe #floresdecostarica #tropicalflowers #tuesdaybeauty

Costa Rica's got a nature gap, but there are great people and institutions working to close it. Link in bio to read more about why these efforts are crucial to mental health and the future of the environment. #costaricadailyboost . . . #costarica #nature #greenspace #parks #urbanpark #parque #costaricachangemakers #curridabat #ciudaddulce #rutasnaturbanas #bioland #costaricanature #costaricanaturelover #thisiscostarica #costaricagram #visitcostarica #sanjose #ciudad

January's theme: mental health. Why? Well, despite - and maybe even because of, in some ways - Costa Rica's reputation as one of the world's "happiest countries" - mental health is a huge issue here. The good news is that there are incredible mental health advocates who are not only serving people behind the scenes, but also bringing these challenges out of the shadows. Join me this month in talking with some of these amazing leaders and even get some of their tips for finding peace in Costa Rica or wherever you live. Check out the link in my bio for more! #costaricadailyboost . . . #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #saludmental #salud #bienestar #wellbeing #costarica #puravida #thisiscostarica #anxiety #depression #suicideprevention #mentalhealthadvocate #costaricachangemakers #migration #migrantrights #january #happinessindex

La California. #costaricadailyboost #streetart #yoamochepe #chepeando #lacalifornia #barriocalifornia #costaricagram #thisiscostarica #gussa #sunday

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