Some people find they battle dry skin regardless of where they are and other people only experience it in certain locations or climates. What causes dry skin and how can you help it? Your skin contains a certain amount of moisture, which is constantly evaporating...
April a Long Dry Month
Beaches Off Limits to All April was a long, dry month for surfers due to the closure of all Costa Rican beaches as a government measure to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. It wasn’t easy for surfers, some of whom didn’t believe it was going to be...
Reset Your Mindset
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a small business owner and entrepreneur, I know how the impact of a global economic downturn can affect any business. As a health coach, I also understand how anyone's lifestyle can be affected by being in quarantine. Having spent...
The Wonder of it All
A Photographic Journey Around Costa Rica Howler invites you to behold some of the wondrous landscapes, seascapes and wildlife inhabitants of Costa Rica on this photographic journey led by Paul German. The Canadian-born adventurer turned photographer has touched foot...
Hop on La Carreta with Carpe Chepe
San José is the perfect destination to experience and learn more about urban tourism in Costa Rica. The city offers many options to have a good time while thinking of your next adventure. Museums, galleries, parks, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and friendly people are some of the reasons why you should visit the capital city.
Timely and Proactive: Costa Rica’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
I’ve lived in Costa Rica, primarily in the western San José metropolitan area, for over 21 years, practicing law for 17 of those years. I have written many articles for online news sites serving the country, which some Howler readers have likely seen and read. In many...
Randall Arauz
Costa Rican Sea Hero and Shark Champion Given Costa Rica’s global reputation as an environmentally progressive country, this contrary track record may seem shocking: as recently as 2004, it was the largest exporter of shark products, including 8,000 tons of shark...
Seeing Forests for the Trees
Half a Dozen Types in Costa Rica The biodiversity of Costa Rica never ceases to astound even those with significant botanical knowledge. As a relatively small country, it is home to six different forest categories, each with particular nuances and habitats. The three...
The Day a Bird Named “Captain Crunch” Came Into Our Lives
I have been self-isolating with my family in the Costa Rica jungle for weeks now. The sun is just starting to peek its head over the mountain as I enjoy my first sip of hot Costa Rican coffee. Beaches have been closed for what seems like forever. The normal sounds of...
Howler Mourns a Heartbreaking Loss
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] RIP Nikki April 27 was a very sad day when we learned that Nikki Durling, a dear member of the Howler family, had passed away after a long illness. Our shock and sense of loss were profound. Nikki was a joy to work with and be...