Things you might not know about the beach paradise that is Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: First up, there’s only one road in town. Yep, just one. So, chances are you’ll bump into someone you know—or maybe someone you’d rather not. Second, the electricity here likes to keep us on our toes. You might be mid-bite in a delicious dinner when, boom, the lights go out. It could be just a quick flicker or a blackout that lasts half the day. Who needs certainty anyway? Third, this little beach town is as international as New York or London. People here come from all over the world. It’s pretty incredible to be living in an international hub right in the middle of the jungle. Getting stuck in “traffic” might mean you’re behind a truck making a delivery, or maybe the driver just decided to take a lunch break. Island time, right? It’s hot here. Like, really hot—all year long. We’re talking 28-32°C with humidity that could give a sauna a run for its money. Your skin might glow, but your body might ...