Pura Vida

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…

11 months 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…

11 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 Mango Tree Truth

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

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

11 months ago

The Good, the Bad, and the… Pura Vida

Before I dive in, let me say this: opinions are like belly buttons: everyone's got one, and some are a…

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…

12 months 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…

12 months ago