[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Latin motto "Esse quam videri," which translates to "To be, rather than to seem," resonates deeply with the Costa Rican ethos of "Pura Vida." Both...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As we usher in 2024, our world finds itself navigating a labyrinth of social unrest, political divisions, and international conflicts. These challenges...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Happy New Year from The Howler Magazine! As the clock ticks towards midnight, marking the beginning of a brand new year, we at The Howler Magazine are...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the midst of the tranquil haven that is Costa Rica, we pause to contemplate the holiday season, even as we witness turmoil unfolding in distant...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Are you starting to feel like a popsicle in your own home as the icy tendrils of winter creep in uninvited? Do you find yourself squinting at the...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Traveling to the Danish Faroe Islands is like a short vacation in an asylum for the criminally insane. Not that this is unexpected considering the...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Ah, the elusive Costa Rican Rooster, also known in local folklore as "El Gallito de la Noche" or "The Little Rooster of Neverending Noise." While most roosters around the world have the common decency to crow at the first...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]A Similar Fate May Be Coming to a Town Near You! I have fond memories of Lahaina. I first visited the town in 1976 when I was First Officer on Greenpeace VII. We were warmly received and the people of Lahaina generously...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You know, lots of folks dream about living in a paradise-like spot, with beautiful beaches, amazing landscapes, and just living carefree. It's like a perfect postcard picture. But real life might have a few more twists...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We are lucky to live in Costa Rica, one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, with rainforests, cloud forests and mangrove swamps, as well as 12 different climate zones. Costa Rica makes up just 0.03%...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ethics is a concept that can be quite complex and confusing for many people. It’s not always easy to understand what is and is not ethical, especially since everyone has different beliefs and values. However, the...
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]My editorial this month addresses safety when traveling, and can be applied if living abroad. Costa Rica is said to be safe and the people are friendly. Well, the reality is that Costa Rica is part of the world, and is...