Bullet Ants: Pain You Don’t Want to Feel
The lesser giant hunting ant (Paraponera clavata), more commonly known as the bullet ant, is no stranger to Costa Rica.
Focus Instead of Just Enjoying the Beauty
I have been contemplating many possible topics to write about. So many aspects of living in “paradise” have inspired past
Pet Care – Transmissible Venereal Tumors
Transmissible venereal tumors (TVTs) are a very common problem affecting stray dogs worldwide. Venereal tumors are specific to canines, typically
Building CR – Swimming Pools, Design, Construction and Maintenance
Costa Rican paradise lends itself to beaches, sun, fun and of course refreshing swimming pools for relaxing and unwinding. Many
Vitamins: Enough is Enough?
Vitamins are organic compounds occurring naturally in foods or as additives. They are necessary in small amounts for the energy
Wellness: Superfoods – Spirulina, Superfood With An Attitude
I never thought I would ever eat anything like this, and many people have never even heard of it. So
Fashion Flash – Let’s Talk About Men
For some men, including my own husband, buying clothes is not fun. He would rather be at the hardware store,
August Odysseys – Wake up, take a piss, and jump in the water!
Living on the beach in Southern California as a little kid, I would paddle out to surf just about every
Spanish – Words to Call a Stranger
amiga/o — friend. If you’re hailing a male stranger on the street, as if to ask for directions, you can
Colectivo Fugitivo
This is the story of a colectivo (gypsy cab) trip that I would never believe hearing from somebody else. For