[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]I’ve lived here in Costa Rica now for 18 years and have never really looked back at my former life as an architect and consultant in Chicago — except for my beloved White Sox and Giordano’s stuffed pizza! Sigh. When...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Are you eating toxic chemicals and you don’t know about it? Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), also known as C-8, is a slippery, soap-like chemical used to make products such as Teflon pans and Stainmaster carpet and...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We'll select a variety of photographs that are a snapshot of days gone by. The rugged lifestyle, the rich culture, and the history can all be seen with these selections. Make sure to follow Fotografias Antiguas Indigenas...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Every region of Costa Rica is different. Here are a few of our region's highlights: Abundance of full-service grocery stores, specialty food shops, butchers and vegetable stores stocking an extensive variety of both local...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]When it comes to cooking with shrimp, there are endless possibilities. Whether you like them grilled, sautéed, or fried, shrimp is a versatile and easy-to-cook ingredient that can be used in all types of dishes. Start by...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's Central Pacific attracted more than 65 elite adaptive surfers and parasurfers from 20 countries to compete in the Back-to-Back of Adaptive Surfing competition in June. The double-header event was organized,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ayahuasca, a potent plant medicine with centuries of traditional use by indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest, has recently gained significant popularity. People from diverse backgrounds are increasingly seeking out...
Watch for more installments of this special Howler series I chase total eclipses of the sun, and I also love birdwatching, traveling all over the world to photograph both. In 2020, as the COVID pandemic raged, our scheduled trip to southern Chile and Patagonia for an...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing interest in regenerative agriculture — a transformative approach to farming that not only sustains our planet but also enhances its natural resources. As proponents of...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Reggae music has undeniably become a significant part of Costa Rican culture, captivating the hearts of enthusiasts across the country. While Costa Rica is primarily known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Nestled on the shores of Southern Costa Rica in the province of Puntaranas, the magnificent surf spot known as PAVONES awaits avid wave riders. This coastal gem has become renowned among surf enthusiasts for its...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Defending Whales and Dolphins | A Life's Passion All my life I have had to listen to critics telling me that what I am doing is foolhardy, counterproductive, impossible, or reckless. It has never bothered me. What people...