Humour

Plans, Puddles, and Pura Vida

We all love a good plan. There is comfort in scribbling down numbers, circling dates on a calendar, and telling…

7 months ago

How to Spot a Gringo in the Wild

The other night, over a few cold Imperials with some Tico friends, the conversation turned to spotting gringos. Particularly the…

7 months ago

Solutions in Disguise

Let me start by clearing the air: I am not a philosopher, a guru, or a guy who drinks enough…

8 months ago

Grand Theft Auto, Senior Edition

Life has a funny way of reminding you that age is creeping up on you. Sometimes it is a stiff…

8 months ago

From Bent to Brilliant: Grandma’s Secret

She had tried everything. Pills that rattled like maracas in her purse, creams that made her smell like an old…

8 months ago

Certified Expert in Questionable Advice

Few people know this, but I’m a self-proclaimed relationship expert. Don’t bother asking where I got my credentials, they were…

8 months ago

Jungle English Gone Bad

Father James had spent nearly a decade as a missionary deep in the jungle, working with a remote tribe that…

8 months ago

The Ox-Powered SUV That Built a Nation

If you ever spot a brightly painted wooden cart trundling along behind two oxen in Costa Rica, don’t worry, you…

8 months ago

Champagne Satin and Cold Revenge

Samantha was counting down the days until her daughter Melissa’s wedding. The venue was booked, the flowers chosen, and her…

8 months ago

You Might Be an Expat: Comedy Routine With a Serious Punch

First, a disclaimer: this is not meant to offend anyone. If you read this and feel your blood pressure rising,…

8 months ago