Humour

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…

1 year ago

Solutions in Disguise

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

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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,…

1 year ago

When Cause Meets Effect

We’ve all heard the phrase “For every action, there’s a reaction.” Usually, it’s presented as a law of physics, but…

1 year ago