Expat

Winter Without a Pulse

January used to mean layers. Serious layers. The kind where you dress like an overstuffed sausage just to take the…

6 months ago

A Pura Vida Christmas Carol

Once upon a Christmas, there lived a wealthy expat on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. He owned a stunning…

7 months 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,…

11 months ago

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…

11 months ago

2025: A Year of Changes

There are times in life when everything shifts. When you stop just going through the motions and start asking yourself…

1 year ago

When Canada Stops Making Sense

The decision to leave your country doesn’t usually happen overnight. It simmers. Maybe it starts with a few passing frustrations.…

1 year ago