Welcome to the most metal conservation effort you’ve never heard of. When Savage Lands, a band more accustomed to shredding guitars than cutting checks for environmental causes, decided to swap headbanging for tree-hugging, the music world took notice. Their first act? Dropping a single that screams louder than a chainsaw […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Welcome to Silvestre Nosara, where luxury meets longevity in the heart of Costa Rica’s surf utopia. Nestled in the serene town of Playa Guiones, Nosara, this boutique hotel and residence complex is the latest treasure in Guanacaste Province, famously one of the world’s five “Blue Zones.” Here, longevity isn’t just […]
Embarking on the expat journey to Costa Rica isn’t just a change of address; it’s a full-on lifestyle upgrade. And with its smorgasbord of welcoming communities, finding your slice of paradise is a cinch. Here’s the lowdown on the seven best spots to hang your hammock and call home. The […]
When is a dictator not a dictator? Is it when he secures over 80% of the vote, or when his party dominates the congress with overwhelming public support, without the need to jail or remove opponents from the ballot? This is the case with Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s president, who […]
Once upon a time, Derek Banks was your average engineer, crunching numbers and tackling technical challenges. But in 2012, something extraordinary happened that flipped his world upside down, or more accurately, had him flipping tires and scaling ropes. Derek discovered CrossFit, and suddenly, the world of spreadsheets and schematics couldn’t […]
Colorful murals of characters that reflect the country’s social and cultural life adorn the Honduran capital, a kind of open-air gallery with works by local artists. Some murals are finished and others have just begun to be painted by artists who participated in a contest as part of the “Giving […]
Relocating to Costa Rica can be an enormous change and you should seek expert guidance regarding banking, taxes, and real estate matters. Make friends among other expats in your new locale; many towns host expat meet-ups that can provide valuable insights into getting acquainted with life in that region. Get […]
Tonight, at 7 p.m., the golden sun of Latin music, Luis Miguel, is set to dazzle Costa Rica once more, marking his grand return after a five-year hiatus. Known affectionately as “El Sol de México,” Luis Miguel has a knack for melting hearts across the globe, and it seems Costa […]
Once a year, every vehicle owner in Costa Rica embarks on a pilgrimage that tests not just the mettle of their machine, but the very fibers of their being. This is not a journey to a mystical temple or a sacred volcano, but to the hallowed grounds of Dekra, the […]
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported that between January 21-27, 2024, there were 2,679 cases of dengue fever registered. This represents an increase of 298 compared to the same period last year in 2023. Health experts also noted that, fortunately, there were no deaths recorded due to the disease. […]