Being an expat in Latin America can be both challenging and rewarding. It offers a unique experience of immersing oneself in a different culture, learning a new language, and embracing a different way of life. However, there are also various obstacles that expats encounter along the way. One of the […]
Monthly Archives: December 2023
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QCOSTARICA — A large movement of foreigners, tourists, visited Costa Rica, arriving at the country’s two main airports during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Arrivals hall at the Guanacaster Airport in Liberia, the gateway to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast beaches Around 24,000 foreigners entered the country during the holidays with […]
Nicaragua received a record $4.24 billion in remittances from its citizens abroad between January and November, primarily from the United States, a 46.8% increase over the same period in 2022, the Central Bank reported this Wednesday. This increase amounted to an additional $1.352 billion compared to the amount recorded in […]
The United States expressed concern on Tuesday about the arrest warrant issued by the Salvadoran justice system against former president Alfredo Cristiani and four ex-deputies, accused of covering up those responsible for the murder of nearly 1,000 civilians by the Army in 1981, an attack known as the El Mozote […]
Unearthing the Unseen: Ghostly Figures Captured on Google Earth In the heart of Texas, where tales of the supernatural are as rich as the state’s history, a peculiar discovery has sparked both intrigue and a fair bit of unease. Thanks to the keen eye of Phil D’Asaro, a virtual explorer […]
A 54-year-old U.S. citizen from West Palm Beach, Florida, found himself on the wrong side of the law, sentenced to a hefty 71 months in prison. The central character of this saga, Mr. De Cesare, orchestrated an elaborate scheme encompassing illegal sports gambling, money laundering, prostitution, and tax evasion, all […]
Costa Rica has sadly reached the grim milestone of 900 homicides in 2023. This represents an unprecedented figure in the country’s history, causing deep concern among both authorities and citizens. The Judicial Investigation Agency confirmed that early this morning, at approximately 12:10 a.m., a 33-year-old man named Acuña was fatally […]
Costa Rica is known for its abundant wildlife and exotic biodiversity, and one of the fascinating creatures you can encounter there is the crocodile. With its extensive network of rivers, estuaries, and mangroves, the country offers several places where you can observe these ancient reptiles in their natural habitat. Here […]
2024 brings a refreshing twist for Costa Rican drivers – a slight decrease in traffic fines! The Ministry of Public Transports, with the backing of the Court Superior Council, has decided to give wallets a break by reducing traffic fines by 1.04% starting January 1, 2024. But don’t let this […]
Yoga and wellness are closely interconnected and contribute to each other’s growth and development. Both concepts focus on promoting a balanced and fulfilling life that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Let’s explore how these two concepts are related. Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India and has […]