Posted November 17th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
By Michael Pollick
Published: Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 3:48 p.m.
THE NEW WORLD
Christopher Howard may be the Christopher Columbus of the Americans-to-Costa Rica movement. He discovered his new world and moved to the Western Hemisphere’s second oldest democracy in the late 1980s [...]
Posted October 3rd, 2008 by Christopher Howard
In my past columns I have talk about Costa Rica’s excellent health care system. As you probably Costa Rica has both its “cradle-to-grave” public health care system and private system available for foreign residents. The country boasts one of the highest longevity rates in the world and many of its doctors have [...]
Posted September 8th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
I am not a gambler but I do go to the Fiesta Casino near Juan Santamaría International Airport almost every Sunday during football season. A group of my friends and I gather at the Pirate’s Bar inside to watch two or three NFL games. This has become sort of a tradition and [...]
Posted July 28th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
Staying fit is of paramount importance to many people. Costa Rica’s great climate is perfect for working out year round. So, you really won’t have to worry about staying in shape if you move here. The country offers many activities from which to choose: cycling, running, tennis, swimming, hiking, kayaking, Tai [...]
Posted July 24th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
As everyone knows gourmet coffee shops are the rage in the U.S. In some cities like New York and Seattle it seems like there is a Starbucks or other gourmet coffee shop on almost every corner and in most malls. In Costa Rica gourmet coffee shops are not as widespread but they [...]