Costa Rica

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

The Weight of Your Wins

You might think that your success, or your happiness, would inspire others. After all, humans are naturally social creatures who…

1 year ago

Atenas’ Bulls, Beats, and Barrio Life

If you ever wander through the hills of Atenas, Costa Rica, you might stumble upon a curious sight: a circular…

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

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

The Mango Tree Truth

I have come to a simple conclusion after years of people-watching: we live in the golden age of the participation…

1 year ago

The Scenic Route to Solutions

Life in Costa Rica has a way of slowing you down just enough to notice things you might have missed…

1 year ago

A Bottle of Sunshine with a Bite

Much like when I wrote about Imperial beer, let me make something clear right off the top: I don’t get…

1 year ago

When Kindness Finds You Back

Eddie wasn’t a man you’d notice. That’s not to say he wasn’t worth noticing, he just moved through life without…

1 year ago

The First Cut of the Machete

One cool morning in our mountainous country side, I was walking with my camera in hand, following birds and butterflies.…

1 year ago