Costa Rica

Shock Therapy: Diá de la Madre Edition

In Costa Rica, Día de la Madre is celebrated like a national holiday, parades of flowers and family gatherings everywhere.…

11 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…

11 months ago

The Empty Boat: Steering Clear of Anger

Picture yourself drifting on Lake Arenal, the volcano standing tall in the background, a light breeze playing with the ripples…

12 months ago

Dancing to the Clock’s Rhythm

Every now and then I hear it. Tic-toc, tic-toc. It’s not the wall clock, it’s the one in my head.…

12 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…

12 months ago

Pura Vida and the Art of Forgiveness

They say forgiveness sets you free. Most of us nod politely at the idea while secretly thinking, “Yeah, sure, but…

12 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…

12 months ago

Balance Served with a Side of Rice and Beans

If you ever visit Costa Rica on a Sunday, you might notice something peculiar. The streets are quieter, the shops…

12 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…

12 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…

12 months ago