Faces of Culture and Creativity in Costa Rica

Faces of Culture and Creativity in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Costa Rica was not among the countries profiled in Lindsey Galloway’s bbc.com travel article posted July 2, 2018, which began: “Global influence is often measured by military, political or economic might, but...
To Plug or Not

To Plug or Not

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]We are bombarded from all angles with so much that affects our lives. How do we cope with the massive amounts of negativity that society is spewing?   One way might be to unplug. We are all victims of social...
Mike Shannon

Mike Shannon

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Unforgettable Passion, Talent and Energy It didn’t take you very long when you met Mike Shannon to learn of his passion for music and meeting new people. He could connect with you on some level — songs,...
Adventure, Mystery, Culture and More

Adventure, Mystery, Culture and More

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Abounding with adventure, mystery and culture puts Costa Rica on the top of many people’s lists to visit or move to. (See our survey on what brought you to Costa Rica.) The Latin American market for...
Ellen Zoe Golden

Ellen Zoe Golden

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Howler was saddened by the news of Ellen Zoe Golden’s untimely passing on March 10, 2022, in Tamarindo. As a long-time contributor of diverse Surfing CR content, she had a knack for writing that appealed to...
Bribes and Graft: Is it Worth It?

Bribes and Graft: Is it Worth It?

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] B ribing and paying graft is a true detriment to the progression of a country as a whole by communities, and the individual agencies that seem to promote the proliferation of asking for money for extra...