Author: Marcel Evans



Driftwood Books in Escazú: books, copper bells, antiques and art

Right on one corner of Escazú park is an unspectacular looking shopping centre called Centro Comercial Plaza Escazú. If you venture inside you will find a honey pot for literature lovers and curiosities collectionists: Driftwood Books, open Monday through Friday from 3p.m. to 5p.m.. The name “Driftwood Books” is very appropriate: just as varied as the objects washed upon the ocean’s shore, are ...

Even the stars need holidays – Miley Cyrus in Costa Rica

You may already know: Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth are on vacation in our beautiful Costa Rica. As they hurried to get on a helicopter, Miley allowed some fans a few quick snapshots with her. Unbelievably, when she excused herself, one of them offended her for not having posed with all of them. In spite of this, Miley generously agreed to have more pictures taken when the fligh...

How to find great clothes for cheap in San Jose Costa Rica

Be it in the center of San José or around the corner in your neighborhood, you may have come across stores called “Ropa Americana” which offer clothes for as little as ¢1000. If you haven’t explored any of them so far, this article might encourage you to give it a try – especially if you believe that being stylish is a privilege reserved for the well-to-do. It doesn’t have to be! Above all, don...

Press Release: Finca Luna Nueva Yoga retreat Costa Rica

Finca Luna Nueva is having a winter yoga retreat February 18-25. Their new yoga platform will be finished by then. Here are all the details: February 18th – 25th, 2012 Enjoy morning and afternoon yoga with Timothy Burgin, with plenty of time to relax and explore the beautiful Rainforest, get a relaxing spa treatment, or go on an amazing adventure excursion. Winter is a time of deep stilln...