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…

3 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…

4 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,…

8 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…

8 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…

10 months 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.…

10 months ago