Crunchy Vietnamese Salad
The sweet-tangy fish sauce dressing is key to this refreshing chicken salad that can be served either as a starter or a light meal. Ingredients for 4 to 6 servings Dressing 3 tablespoons of white sugar 3 tablespoons of Asian fish sauce (Nam Pla) 1 ½ tablespoons of lime juice
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My Philosophy Self
Most nights I go to bed around 9:00 pm and wake up at 5:00 am. That said, my schedule varies widely due to being an independent massage therapist and completely submerged into the ebb and flow of tourism. I rarely have a set schedule and more often than not my
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A FLASHLIGHT & A ROLL OF TOILET PAPER
By Jack Ewing Costa Rica was still a third-world country when I first came here over 50 years ago, and part of me wishes it still was. Some of my most treasured memories are from that period in the early 1970s when I worked on a large ranch on the
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That’s Fishin’ – August 2022
Welcome to the August edition of That’s Fishin’ for more tales of the high seas from World Record setting Snook, monster Marlin, Trophy Roosterfish and the ever-present Tuna and Dorado keeping the lines tight of our visiting Anglers from around the world. OFFSHORE FISHING July provided some solid all-round fishing
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – August 2022
Bienvenidos… Welcome to our piece of paradise, we are sure you are going to love it. There are so many wonderful things Costa Rica has to offer and we are here to guide you. So get out, explore and enjoy your vacation. Our beaches are amazing to surf, stroll or
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Illuminate
I woke up early today. The clock said 4:40. I am not a religious man but when I am in a creative artistic mood my mind does funny things. I have never done this before and I wouldn’t label myself as a religious man but I opened my laptop and
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That’s Fishin’ – July 2022
Welcome to the July edition of That’s Fishin! There is never a dull moment here in the Fishing World at the Marina Pez Vela, it has been a great Fishing year so far with everything from world class tournaments and pro anglers visiting us to locals and visiting families taking
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How to Find Waves Around Quepos and Manuel Antonio
So you are a surfer who is visiting Manuel Antonio with your family or friends. They don’t surf but they don’t mind if you wake up early and go for a session before breakfast. How do you know where to go? The first thing to check is the tide.
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Spam Musubi
From the aloha state of Hawaii, this sweet-savory combo of sushi and processed meat is the ultimate quick bite lunch on-the-go. Ingredients 1 can of spam (can substitute with firm tofu) ¼ cup of thick teriyaki sauce (or mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) 2 cups of Japanese short grain rice
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PLANTS AND ANIMALS KNOW BETTER THAN WE DO
By Jack Ewing Years ago, I was hiking in the Hacienda Barú rainforest with my friend, Juan Ramón. Though uneducated he had a vast knowledge of the environment, which had partly been passed on to him by his father and grandfather, and the rest he had learned through personal experience.
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Citizen Sloth Scientist Program
We are so excited to announce our new Citizen Sloth Scientist program! Manuel Antonio is the most visited national park in Costa Rica. The natural beauty of the rainforest meeting the ocean is irresistible and of course the wildlife is incredible! Especially the sloths (we aren’t biased at all)! But
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2022 Aqua Inspirations
After months of planning, the International Game Fish Tournament Observers (IGFTO), Junior Achievement-Costa Rica, and Marina Pez Vela Youth Career Day, titled Aqua Inspiration, kicked off on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Twenty team members and volunteers met up Wednesday at Runway Grill for a walk-through of the sequence of events
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