The debate over a public health care option in the United States is difficult to follow for the millions of global citizens that already enjoy some form of public health care coverage. A country that is perceived to be one of the most powerful in the world does not have a solution for the 15% [...]

Filed under: Living on December 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

My biggest “thing” about traveling abroad or to any unfamiliar city is being a tourist. I hate when friends come back from experiences abroad and they have a camera full of pictures of places I can open up an encyclopedia and see. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see the historically significant places in [...]

Filed under: Living on November 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Coors Light Distributors Foresee a 5% Waistline Shrinkage in Rural Areas throughout Costa Rica.
Molson Coors Brewing Co. officially inaugurated sales of Coors Light throughout Costa Rica today, Sept. 24, after launching a historical partnership with Agencias Feduro, a local importer. Starting today, Coors Light should be available at almost most bars, grocery stores, gas stations, [...]

Filed under: Living on September 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Farmer’s Markets are Available in Almost Every Town in Costa Rica, Though Schedules Vary.
While there are plenty of culinary perks that come with living in the tropics, I still cannot get over the high prices on food and produce at our local supermarkets. After being frustrated for months as a result of dealing with the [...]

Filed under: Living on September 1st, 2009 | 1 Comment »

From the filling to the crust, these are the best empanadas in Costa Rica.
My husband and I have discovered the best empanadas north of Argentina, which are conveniently located here in Costa Rica. Donde El Ché on the east side of San Jose in San Pedro, comes highly recommended.

Filed under: Living on August 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Don Fernando’s Butcher Shop is a Local Costa Rican Secret.
Fine-quality meats at a reasonable price in Costa Rica can be quite a challenge to find, especially beef. Unless you raise the cattle yourself, or your neighbors do (which isn’t that uncommon, actually). I don’t want this article to completely knock the restaurants that serve steaks, [...]

Filed under: Living on June 16th, 2009 | No Comments »

Citrus-Cilantro Cabbage Salad
One thing that you might notice at restaurants in Costa Rica that serve typical food is that the salads are mostly made with a base of cabbage instead of the more mainstream lettuce. In such a hot climate, the lettuce in Costa Rica wilts quicker, while a hearty head of cabbage is sure [...]

Filed under: Living on May 15th, 2009 | No Comments »