What To Expect – Avoiding Rough Rental Rides
- NOV 05, 2017Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica have their challenges. Many assume that when they book a vehicle and receive the rental fee quote, that’s the total amount due and al
Author: John Quam
Editorial – Visa not just a travel document
- NOV 04, 2017A Visa isn’t just a travel document: Don’t get stuck holding the bag if someone filled it with less than the gold you bought. I want to relate a personal experience that c
Editorial – August 2017
- AUG 05, 2017Costa Rica has built its reputation as a green country with sustainable tourism. This is achieved with a balanced impact on the environment, society and the economy. All three
Sea Shepherd – Celebrating 40 Years
- AUG 05, 2017Global milestones in marine wildlife protection were commemorated on June 10 in Los Angeles at the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s 40th Anniversary Gala for the Oceans.
Howler Conversation with John Paul DeJoria
- AUG 04, 2017[vc_row full_width=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sea Shepherd is one of many important causes championed by entrepreneur-philanthropist John Paul DeJoria
July Editorial
- JUL 04, 2017This issue is about Costa Rican culture beyond “pura vida”. This country is not just about the beach and the natural wonders. The National Theater is a wonderful place to
June Editorial
- JUN 04, 2017It’s green, green, green, goodbye dust! The first touch of humidity and subsequent rainfall turns everything from brown and burning to lush and vibrant. I personally think w
They found our paradise
- MAY 04, 2017Whew… Semana Santa is over and we are moving forward into the next phase of the year. May is considered the beginning of green season; things start to get green and the dust
I don’t Care About Your Beach
- APR 05, 2017April is Earth Month… Enjoy where you live and take care of your environment. Don’t forget, we are the stewards of the Earth. That being said, we are once again preparing
Editorial March 2017 – Controversial, Actionable or just Pura Vida?
- MAR 01, 2017Living in “Paradise” sometimes has a side that we don’t want to address, or maybe we feel that skirting issues to not offend a group is best. Should we say something? Sh