What is “Click: REAL ESCAPES”?

What is “Click: REAL ESCAPES”?

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] You'll notice a fresh look with the Howler Media platform in August. The platform includes the digital magazine, website and social media. "Click" means an action is required. "Real" is the opposite of pretending,  fake,...

Victory for the Whales in Iceland

Victory for the Whales in Iceland

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The decision to end whaling in Iceland came about because of the incredible efforts by so many people for so many years. Many organizations in Iceland and around the world have contributed to this special day.   The...

Swedish Massage: the Start of Feeling Wonderful

Swedish Massage: the Start of Feeling Wonderful

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Swedish massage is one of the most popular types of massage therapy found around the world. It is a holistic form of bodywork that focuses on enhancing the relaxation of the entire body. Swedish massage is a gentle and...

Another Flat Tire?

Another Flat Tire?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]I saw a cartoon recently with this caption: "Why does my car have to be inspected to ensure it’s good enough for use on the roads, when the roads look like this?" The picture depicted some typical Costa Rica roads, marred...

Rainy Season Myth Busters

Rainy Season Myth Busters

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Perhaps some of the myths and misconceptions can be challenged with this information about the rainy season in Costa Rica. For starters, these are some reasons why the rainy season can be a great time to visit this...

Simply Spanish: Wining & Dining

Simply Spanish: Wining & Dining

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]¿A qué horas abren? — What time do you open? ¿A qué horas cierran? — What time do you close? bien frío — really cold cerveza artesanal — craft beer ¿Cual es su número de teléfono? — What is your phone number?  ¿Cuándo es...

A Rescue Quest in Costa Rica

A Rescue Quest in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]With well over one million street dogs in Costa Rica, the need for an animal rescue that can help with the veterinary care, training, and rehoming of these neglected and malnourished beings is ever growing. With a passion...

Don’t be Deterred by Costa Rica’s Rainy Season

Don’t be Deterred by Costa Rica’s Rainy Season

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a country known for its exotic flora and fauna, beautiful beaches and lush rainforests. Some might assume that it is not the best vacation spot during the rainy season, which lasts from May to November....

Pickleball Sweeps Costa Rica

Pickleball Sweeps Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1684882319719{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.57) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}"][vc_column_text]Add your location in the comments! Playing pickleball is an absolute blast! If you're...

Sailing Into Harm’s Way

Sailing Into Harm’s Way

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Captain John Paul Jones once said, “I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." This is a philosophy I have practiced all my life. A ship is our most important...

Risking it All for a Dream

Risking it All for a Dream

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We are Tash and JB, the faces behind the Salty Palmtree YouTube channel. Currently, we are building a farmstead near, Ostional Costa Rica without any prior experience. But how did we end up here? It all started in early...

The Virtues of Piracy

The Virtues of Piracy

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Full disclosure: I am a real, legitimate pirate and quite proud of it. My legitimacy as a pirate was confirmed in 2014 by the 9th U.S. Circuit Federal Court Judge Alex Kozinski, who wrote in his verdict that my actions in...