Costa Rica

The Pool, the Parade and the Point

Every time I read about mass deportations in the USA or Canada’s not-so-warm welcome to certain newcomers, it feels like…

1 year ago

Past the Posts, Toward the Peaks

Sometimes the best life lessons come from the most unlikely places. A cow. A fence. A mountain. And a truth…

1 year ago

When the Habit Shines Through

Even those devoted to serving God sometimes need a change of pace, a chance to step away and recharge their…

1 year ago

The Canadian Cost of Living in Costa Rica

You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve read the stories. Pictures of sun-kissed beaches, smiling retirees, jungle views, and slogans like “Live…

1 year ago

From Sunset to Sunrise: One Stiff Vacation

Frank and Maggie had been together for over four decades. They still held hands while walking, still shared desserts at…

1 year ago

Bugs of Paradise

I’ll admit it, bugs are not my thing. Anything that can sneak into my bed, crawl into my shoes, or…

1 year ago

Driving in Costa Rica: The Road to Pura Vida

There are certain things you prepare for in life: retirement, marriage, the Leafs losing early in the playoffs. Driving in…

1 year ago

A Cooler Way to Communicate

When you move to Costa Rica, there’s a certain rhythm you hope to fall into. The sounds of the jungle…

1 year ago

Where the Noise Fades Into Pura Vida

It didn’t happen overnight. There wasn’t one single moment when we looked at each other and said, That’s it, we’re…

1 year ago

Beer Snobbery: Hold My Pint

I’ve been a beer drinker for the better part of 45 years. That doesn’t make me a connoisseur. It makes…

1 year ago