The core philosophy of the United Nations, the highest expression of vaunted “international community,” is dead-ending before our eyes over the crisis in Libya. Muammar Qaddafi is smashing the arbitrary distinction between internal and external, national and international. As a top UN human rights official said, the humanitarian crisis in Libya is “escalating alarmingly,” requiring [...]
Bad drivers, aggressive driving, contamination, lack of information, rude passengers, noisy traveling companions, and interruptions of service are the seven problems that Costa Ricans encounter in their commutes to work.
Foreigners may now skip some of the steps originally required to obtain a Costa Rica driver’s license, making the process much easier and hopefully more pleasant.
An introduction with photos to birds in Costa Rica for those interested in learning about some of the more conspicuous and frequently sighted birds of the rainforest.
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Lebanon? Well, there’s a little taste of it right here in Costa Rica.
The anti-smoking bill was the topic of debate last Monday in the Legislative Assembly commission in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has more to it than just beautiful scenery. It has a thriving medical economy and one that is considerably more affordable than popular destinations such as the USA and Europe.
Costa Ricans-expats and locals alike- also seem to have caught the ghost-hunting bug. So the question arises: Where can you find haunted locations in Costa Rica?
By Martin LeFevre, TheCostaRicaNews.com. Perhaps the most difficult thing for people to do, no matter what their cultural background, is to question together. It’s strange that a natural action, which forms and forges the deepest and truest connection between human beings, is so rare. Given the parlous state of our world, that shouldn’t be a surprise. [...]
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