The Sacred Bean

The Sacred Bean

Long before it was a drink in a mug, coffee was a way of life in Costa Rica. The “golden bean” helped build roads, schools, and early prosperity, traveling the world in rough burlap sacks stamped “Café de Costa Rica.” Grown in rich volcanic soil and cool highland...

Sinusitis a Very Common Condition

Sinusitis a Very Common Condition

Sinusitis a Very Common Condition   Sinusitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the paranasal sinuses. These small hollows full of air are divided into three sections: frontal sinuses — located above the nose, in the frontal part of the skull...

Top 5 Reasons to Book Wishing I Was Fishing

Top 5 Reasons to Book Wishing I Was Fishing

The top 5 positives about fishing with us: Wishing I Was Fishing has the Guidance and Local Knowledge: Reputable charters provide experienced guides and captains who know the local waters thoroughly. They take you to the best fishing spots based on fish behavior,...

The Complete and Utter Failure of COP30

The Complete and Utter Failure of COP30

By Captain Paul Watson For 30 years, the charade has played out—beginning with COP1 in 1995. In March 1995, 869 delegates from 160 nations and the European Union met in Berlin to acknowledge the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. The...

TOP 10 CHALLENGES FOR COSTA RICA IN 2026

TOP 10 CHALLENGES FOR COSTA RICA IN 2026

…POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS …HOW EXPATS CAN BE AN ASSET Costa Rica faces 10 major challenges heading into 2026, spanning security, economic, environmental, social, and institutional domains. Key issues include rising violent crime, slower economic growth, climate...

December Travel Trivia and Updates

December Travel Trivia and Updates

December Travel Trivia and Updates Deaths by motorcyclists increased 135% in the last 5 years Q COSTA RICA — Motorcycle deaths in Costa Rica continued their upward trend for the fifth consecutive year. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of deaths occurring at the scene...

Veganism, Ecology and Culture

Veganism, Ecology and Culture

By Captain Paul Watson One of the most striking things about attending the Earth Shot 2025 Awards in Rio de Janeiro last week was the menu. Never before have I been at such a prestigious international event where every meal was 100% vegan. The Prince and Princess of...

Special Diets for Cats With Digestive Problems

Special Diets for Cats With Digestive Problems

By Dr. Sharine Alice, VMD (CMVCR1117) | Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Digestive issues are among the most common reasons cats visit the veterinarian. Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a sensitive stomach can make even the most food-loving feline feel...