Pura Vida and welcome to our latest episode! With so many challenging things going on all at once, we could all use a break from the news to focus on more enjoyable distractions. And one of our favori

This unprecedented COVID-19 virus has affected all aspects of our lives. From toilet paper hording to infection rates, it seems each day brings more and more bad news. We are saddened and devastated by these ongoing developments and our hearts go out t...

In the last episode, we provided some tips on how to identify the best credit card rewards program for your travel needs. In this episode, we go a bit deeper and explore some of the cards we personally own that have worked well for us.

Every day we see ads for various credit cards. Whether its Capital One, American Express, Chase, or Discover, they all offer attractive rewards programs geared toward travel. But that begs the questi

We’re back! Apologies for the two-week hiatus as we were battling colds, work, travel, and other minor distractions. This week, we continue our adventures in and around Tokyo with some of our top day-trip destinations for exploring the area around Toky...

This week we start a much anticipated series on Japan with a special focus on Tokyo and the area around Tokyo. Tokyo holds a special place in our hearts and has been a frequent destination for us – both for pleasure and business – that covering all mus...

Eri is back in studio to conclude our experiences and recommendations in and around Cancun Mexico. Before we jump into exploring the area, Eri shares some advice and things to look out for when selecting your next all-inclusive resort to ensure you max...

Happy 2020! We hope you had an enjoyable holiday season and are so happy to be back with you as we kick off our second year at Pure Life Podcast! This weeks episode dives into a rather important topic we hope you will find useful; air travel without id...

In this episode, we travel south of the US boarder to one of our favorite areas of Mexico – Cancun. Located on the Eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun and the Riviera Maya region boast some of the most beautiful beaches and resorts in all of ...

This weeks episode takes a detour from international travel and brings us closer to home as we discuss the wine country in the Livermore Valley of Northern California. Just a short hop east from San Francisco or north east of San Jose,