Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems

Up Close and Personal: Macro Photography Gems

Welcome to Peter Grob’s world, where no creature is too small to steal the big spotlight. The Switzerland native describes himself as an ambitious amateur photographer with a preference for macro models and a passion for jumping spiders.  Howler readers are invited to...

Making the Scene: Milo Gonzalez

Making the Scene: Milo Gonzalez

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Howler’s "Making a Scene" series continues this month, with Milo Gonzalez giving us a personal glimpse at the inspiration behind four of his selected paintings.  As a child, the Costa Rican artist always showed skill in...

Medical Marijuana and Hemp Legalized in  Costa Rica

Medical Marijuana and Hemp Legalized in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica has legalized hemp production and commercialization, as well as cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. This article provides an overview of what this means and the steps involved for those eligible....

Stories Connect us With Each Other

Stories Connect us With Each Other

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Hello readers,   We appreciate all the loyal readers who engage with us on a monthly basis. As Howler is soon entering our 27th year of publishing, we are grateful to our readership and for the support of our...

Nothing Black and White in Amy Pink’s World

Nothing Black and White in Amy Pink’s World

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Colorful language takes on a totally different, literal meaning when artist Amy Pink talks about the passions and perspectives guiding her life story towards an ongoing Costa Rica chapter. “I see eye candy everywhere I...

Living a Biocentric Life

Living a Biocentric Life

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The greatest threat to the survival of humanity is anthropocentrism, the worldview that human beings are dominant over all other species — more important than all other species — and that all of creation came into being...

Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World

Tierra del Fuego: A Trip to the End of the World

In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan, on his voyage of circumnavigation trying to discover a different route to the “Spice Islands,” sailed through a calmer, safer shortcut through the tip of South America. Traversing the strait that bears his name, the expedition crew spotted...

Surf Photographer Santa Teresa

Surf Photographer Santa Teresa

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Since 2008, Mor has provided the highest-quality surf photography and drone video for the region of Santa Teresa. Contact her to capture your next surfing adventure. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery...

The Real Taste of Costa Rica “Chiliguaro”

The Real Taste of Costa Rica “Chiliguaro”

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]There’s no question that chiliguaro is Costa Rica’s most famous cocktail. You can find this spicy shot at most bars in the country. Competitions and tastings are held to see who has the best Chiliguaro recipe.   Most...

Recipe of the Month – Coffee & Chocolate Terrine

Recipe of the Month – Coffee & Chocolate Terrine

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Coffee and ChocolateTerrine is a richly flavored and truly decadent dessert. Th combinations of flavor are a symphony to your taste buds. Ingredients 1 ½ oz Espresso Coffee 300 g Dark Chocolate 400 g Bitter Cocoa 12...

Recipe Of The Month – Bucatini all’ Amatriciana

The Bucatini all Amatriciana originating in the hills outside Rome this dish is a beautiful mix of flavors. It is made with chewy bucatini pasta, tossed with a rich tomato sauce, caramelized onion, dried chile pepper, and plenty of savory cured guanciale  ...