Wine lovers rejoice! Your favorite wine at Hotel Villas Río Mar
~ by Dagmar Reinhard In Costa Rica, wine at restaurants can be very expensive, and to make it affordable, mostly lowquality wines or consummation per glass are offered to the guests. Christian Vijselaar, owner of Hotel Villas Río Mar, […]
Once You Start Making Lists You’ll Know You’re Hooked
~ by Jack Ewing Non addicts scratch their heads wondering why us bird watchers get so excited about something so simple as observing our feathered friends. On the surface it seems like a boring pastime, but nothing […]
The Massif of Life
~ by Luis Humberto Galera – Photo Mario Wong Cold and strong winds blow on the plains at Buena Vista Hill, the official name of the feared massif better known as “Death Hill”; this is ironic, since its hillsides […]
Dental Health for Dogs
Bad breath in pets have several causes; it’s necessary to discard infected teeth, foreign objects stuck between the teeth (pieces of wooden sticks or bones), abscesses, plaque, etc.
Yoga Philosophy ~ Part V
by Pilar Salazar The Eight Limbs Yoga was never meant to be a one-hour workout. It was – and is – a path; it’s a 24-hour practice and a way to experience life. The space we take […]
Celebrating Costa Rica
~ by Jeane Brennan Those who live in or near Sierpe work hard. Whether it’s fishing to supply the restaurants or for sport; farming various crops or raising and nurturing farm animals, or retail businesses; daily life is challenging. When it’s […]
Ventanas Beach gets Lifeguards!
~ by Nate Bright On Saturday, October 1, 2016, another beach in the Costa Ballena region became safer! In partnership with the ADI of Ojochal, the Guardavidas Costa Ballena Lifeguard program opened a new tower at Playa Ventanas. Playa Ventanas, located […]
Afro Flow Yoga at the Hart Center
~ by Dagmar ReinhardWould you believe that yoga has been in Africa for thousands of years? Leslie Salmon Jones, Afro Flow Yoga® founder, told us this fact during her week-long yoga workshop at the Hart Center, at the Vista Ballena […]
“You Might be an Animal Lover If… ”
~ by Shawnell Parker You are over 40 and you speak perfect baby talk. Your spouse has half the bed, and you and five dogs share the other half. Your pets have more toys than […]
Saeeda Wright, Journey to Love
Saeeda Wright, Journey to Love by Dagmar Reinhard Photos by Shannon Buttler Saeeda’s home is Portland, Oregon. Raised in a Christian, music-loving family, she very early knew that singing was to be her career. She […]
Sierpe in Osa: Very Special for Sighting Wildlife!
Sierpe de Osa is a rural village surrounded by gardens, farms, rivers, estuaries, and the rainforest. Squirrel monkeys, as well as howler and capuchin are aware that they can find plenty of fruits, leaves, insects, and other delicious snacks. One of their ever-favorite is wild guava, of which there are many in the Blue Channel.
The Whale Resort
By Michael Fox There is so much to see and do on the Osa Peninsula. It is a refuge for a large diversity of flora and fauna. There is an abundance of marine life, including […]
