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Inspired by the The Costa Rica Star’s recent articles, and frustrated by the poor quality of the bell peppers at my local supermarket (you know the one that starts with… Read more »

For most people the mention of Guanacaste conjures up visions of ocean, surfing, palms and most anything beach related. That’s because most of us head there on vacation. Locals have… Read more »

As I sit here sweating enough to refill the Arenal lake, I really wish I were sea-side with a frothy adult beverage in hand. That’s a place I haven’t made… Read more »

Honesty: Webster’s Dictionary defi….you know me better than that. Google it if you must. We all know the definition, but digital photography and it’s ally, digital editing really start to… Read more »

“That’s going to end badly.” I knew it. Having grown up traipsing through the woods with friends–something just short of Lord of the Flies, I knew a group of stick-wielding… Read more »

I’ll admit I was a little stuck on a subject for this article. I had mapped out a few ideas, a few pithy phrases to build on but nothing much… Read more »

I am still excited when I can see the top of the Irazú Volcano from the Central Valley. You get used to looking east and seeing a wall of mountain… Read more »

It’s so well known that I’m almost hesitant to write about it. I’m almost tempted to tell you to skip it in favor of something more local…except that Manuel Antonio… Read more »

I always carry a compact camera. If you live in or have visited Costa Rica you know why. Funny, beautiful and shocking things may be just around the corner. My… Read more »

If you are planning your first trip to Costa Rica, I have a bit of advice, don’t go to the Osa Peninsula. You’ll ruin your follow-up trips, kind of like… Read more »

Whether you’re taking the vacation of a lifetime or just out for a Sunday drive, Costa Rica is a country seemingly designed with the photographer in mind. Beaches, mountains, wildlife… Read more »