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Beyond the Postcard: 10 Costa Rica Myths Exposed

Costa Rica gets treated like a glossy travel brochure come to life: palm trees, surfboards, perfect sunsets, and a sloth…

11 months ago

Green Horizons, Quiet Joy

I left behind winters of snow,where the cold stitched its weight in my bones,for mountains that breathe in green silence,a…

11 months ago

The Silent Teachers: Parents in Daily Life

Children do not grow up only by listening to what we tell them. They grow by absorbing what they see…

11 months ago

Unlearning in Costa Rica

Moving to Costa Rica is a little like joining a circus without realizing you’re the main act. One day you’re…

11 months ago

Learning To Play Guitar: Buzzing Chords in the Tropics

Music has always been part of my life. I grew up pounding out hymns and cheesy traditional pop tunes on…

11 months ago

I Remember: Unspoken Pride

A father’s heart is full of memories. Some are heavy, some are bright, and many are left unspoken. I have…

12 months ago

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…

12 months ago

The Weight of Silence

There are moments when silence is louder than a scream. Anyone who has sat across from a loved one in…

12 months ago

The Soul of Costa Rica

When I first set foot in Costa Rica, I expected beaches, jungles and toucans. I found them, of course, but…

12 months ago

The Stereotype Syndrome

We live in a world obsessed with labels. Not the simple, practical kind that help you sort laundry or organize…

12 months ago