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Under the rain, there is good literature: Warren Ulloa Argüello
Drug use, violence and suicide are just some of the topics covered by Warren Ulloa’s novel. But, I wonder, how does this writer see the world? Under the rain, there… Read more
Gear Head Review: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Costa Rica
The Prado has been tried and true, but can it hold its identity as Toyota aims for the luxury SUV market? It’s hard to see a 4×4 grow up. As… Read more
Gear Head Roundup: 2012 Expomovil Conference in Costa Rica
The rise of Chinese cars, a new flock of hybrids and several of the veterans stand out in this year’s Expomovil. I went down to the Pedregal Fairgrounds to check… Read more
How environmentally friendly (GREEN) is your car?
Considered as everyday tools, our cars have become cocoons of safety, comfort and practicality, but how much do they affect the environment? Here are some pointers to see how green… Read more
Gear Head Review: Mercedes Benz ML Costa Rica
Brassy new design, a heap of gizmos and gadgets, but a lot to live up to for the newest Merc; I got invited to the premier of the Mercedes Benz… Read more
Gear Head Review: Nissan X-trail ‘i’ Costa Rica
Give me more, give me more; wait, not on the diesel? And so it begins; Nissan is the latest victim of the new trend where everything with an ‘i’ stands… Read more
Literary Nosara: Have you found your Crazy Child?
A change of scenery is all some might need to get writing going so I embarked on a five hour drive from my house to find out more about this… Read more
Gear Head Review: Daihatsu Terios Bego Costa Rica
Here’s the lowdown on one of the simplest, and best, cars you can find in the Costa Rican market: the Daihatsu Terios Bego. Finding a car that can cope with… Read more
Jirondai: Music from the entrails of Costa Rica
Putting aside social tensions, politics and conflict, I decided to venture inside the lives of the native Costa Rican Ngöbe tribe to see life from their perspective. The dusty road… Read more
