Costa Rica’s Premier Retirement Community
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] In the past two months here in Costa Rica, we have made tremendous progress in the new subdivision, Vista Alta, with land moving and lot and road shaping. The trade-off is that this has opened large areas of ground which...
Dreams Come True for Costa Ricans in Science and Technology
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Reaching for the stars can refer to any kind of lofty ambition, but sometimes it can be taken literally. An impressive number of Costa Ricans have launched careers that found them closer to outer space than most of us...
Simply Spanish- Financial Terms
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Spanish Financial Terms Here is a list of some important words in Spanish for banking, taxes and other financial transactions. account — cuenta accountant — el contador/la contadora accounting — contabilidad asset —...
Plant ID Help, thriving herbs and gardening tips
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Hola from Gringo Gardeners on Facebook! This month we’re highlighting an amazing plant that Ed, in Atenas, shared with the group. The flowers bloom right out of the ground! This is Kaempferia rotunda, native to China but...
Protecting Your Digital Devices
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]However alarming the cyber-crime statistics we sometimes hear about in the news, the mind-boggling numbers of successful or attempted hacks can defy the limits of our imagination. We might pay closer attention when...
Whale Spotting on Many Bucket Lists
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]One of the most sought-after experiences in Costa Rica is watching a whale breach the surface of the Pacific. Better yet, a pod of whales gliding on the surface. Everyone wants to know, "Will we see one?" No guarantees...
A Crowd-Pleasing Creativity Showcase
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]If you’re considering attending a fashion show, you should know what to expect! Fashion shows are often glamorous events where the latest designs from top fashion houses are unveiled. Generally, there will be a stage with...
BUY OR BUILD – Should I Buy an Existing House or Build My Dream Home in Costa Rica? – Tres Amigos
The short answer to the age-old question of whether to buy a lot and build or buy an existing home is quite simple – If you can find an existing home that fits your needs and works with your budget than BUY IT! After all, the reason you are coming down to Costa Rica...
These Bees Don’t Sting
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Unlike My Bee Farm Visit Part 1, in last month’s Howler, this story will not start with, “Owww!” That’s because mariola bees, which I’ll talk about here in Part 2, can’t sting. You may ask what mariola bees are. Well,...
Living Longer
Living Longer, Healthier & Happier — Recipes from Costa Rica Cookbook Captures Flavors and Pura Vida Lifestyle Born and raised in Costa Rica, Melissa Guzman has always had a passion for great food. Originally from a small, traditional farming town in the...