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Spotlight – Juan Carlos Camacho, The Blending of Art and Architecture

Spotlight – Juan Carlos Camacho, The Blending of Art and Architecture

[vc_row full_width=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Accuracy is key when Costa Rican artist Juan Carlos Camacho places his paintbrush onto the harsh backgro

August Odysseys – Showing off for the movie cameras

August Odysseys – Showing off for the movie cameras

Preparations for the “Endless Summer 2” movie started in Costa Rica. The movie features Robert “Wingnut” Weaver and Pat O’Connell, who wanted me as their mentor.

Dos Locos – TTZ, Blustery Season of Barrels and Bulls

Dos Locos – TTZ, Blustery Season of Barrels and Bulls

Unlike parts of the world with temperate climates, Costa Rica has only two seasons. Ask anyone who lives here and they’ll talk about both. We all have stories about the low/

Simply Spanish – How to Ask for Directions

Simply Spanish – How to Ask for Directions

Hello (words used in greeting before asking directions on the street) — Hola, buenas. Where is …? — ¿Dónde está …? Or ¿Dónde queda …? Are you familiar with …

Creature Feature – Coati

Creature Feature – Coati

Costa Rica is home to the largest species of coati, Nasua narica, known as the white-nosed coati. These animals can grow to 120 cm long, their large, bushy tail making up half

Quick Trips – Snorkeling Off the Shore

Quick Trips – Snorkeling Off the Shore

Snorkeling is a water sport almost anyone can enjoy. Even with just a few hours for a planned or spontaneous quick trip, snorkeling instantly immerses you in a glorious other

Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park  in a Jungle by the Sea

Cool Places – Cahuita: A Walk in the Park in a Jungle by the Sea

[vc_row full_width=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you like white-sand beaches, exotic animals and flat, shady jungle trails, then Cahuita National Park

Waves You’ve Missed – November 2017

Waves You’ve Missed – November 2017

[vc_row full_width=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Smaller waves were on tap for most of the past month, with decent conditions during early mornings and a

Hotel Review – Resort Envy, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas

Hotel Review – Resort Envy, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas

[vc_row full_width=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas sets a new bar for luxury lodging in Costa Rica Sometime between 5 and

Recipe of The Month – MOUSSE DE LIMA by El Barco

Recipe of The Month – MOUSSE DE LIMA by El Barco

Serves 6 Contains lactose Ingredients 5 Limes 400 g Condensed milk 500 ml Evaporated milk 10 g Gelatin Chocolate biscuit Strawberries Method of Preparation Remove zest from al

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