Picture Postcards: Snail mail in Costa Rica Costa RicaTopics of the World December 30, 2013 This photo is from our contributor in Costa Rica, Nuria who says, In this picture, you can [...]
The influence of body image in our society ContributorsCosta RicaFranceIndiaMalaysiaSouth KoreaTopics of the WorldUK August 20, 2013 In many societies, people associate the perfect body image with success. Their perception of what a person [...]
Picture Postcards: Sky over Costa Rica Costa RicaTopics of the World August 19, 2013 Today’s sky photo was taken by our contributor in Costa Rica, Nuria. More: The Costa Rican Colorful [...]
What are you listening to? Our contributors share their favourite music from around the world Costa RicaIndiaItalyKazakhstanMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalRomaniaTopics of the WorldUSA June 21, 2013 2 Last summer it seemed like Gangnam Style was everywhere. Here in Turkey the crazy dancer from Korea [...]
The Costa Rican Colorful Oxcart Costa RicaHistoryTopics of the WorldTransport March 29, 2013 8 La Carreta, “The oxcart” in English, was designated National Labor Symbol on March 22nd, 1988. During the [...]
Picture Postcards: Sunset in Costa Rica Costa RicaTopics of the World October 28, 2012 This lovely scene was captured by our contributor from Costa Rica, Nuria. She says, “That photo was [...]
My first trip ArgentinaAustraliaCosta RicaIndiaKyrgyzstanMalaysiaRomaniaTopics of the WorldTravelTurkey August 15, 2012 2 It’s summer in the Northern hemisphere, so probably many of you are thinking about holidays, or at [...]
Costa Rican Annual Pilgrimage to Honor “La Negrita” CelebrationsCosta RicaPeopleReligionTopics of the World August 3, 2012 4 Every August 2nd, Costa Ricans celebrate one of the most important Catholic holidays in our country: The [...]
A Polish in Love with Costa Rica: The Story of Rafal Cezary Piechocinski Costa RicaPeople of the WorldPoland April 26, 2012 20 Like a teenager in love for the first time, Rafal Cezary Piechocinski simply adores Costa Rica. He [...]
Easter around the world AustraliaCelebrationsContributorsCosta RicaFoodFrancePortugalTopics of the WorldUSA April 4, 2012 2 Our contributors describe Easter celebrations in their countries, how traditions have changed over the years and the [...]
Picture Postcards: Sunset in Costa Rica Costa RicaTopics of the World April 1, 2012 2 This month we are doing an “Anything You Like” theme on Picture Postcards. The contributors are sending [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! CanadaCelebrationsCosta RicaFranceRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldUSA February 14, 2012 6 This day honors one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and today it is celebrated [...]