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Lessons From a Sunday Sloth

The rainforest trail near Manuel Antonio was already alive before the first tourists even tied their shoelaces. Birds chirped like…

6 months ago

Bank of Collateral Wisdom

He arrived at the bank just after it opened, wearing a straw hat and carrying a weathered smile that had…

11 months ago

How to Spot a Gringo in the Wild

The other night, over a few cold Imperials with some Tico friends, the conversation turned to spotting gringos. Particularly the…

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 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

Sun, Sand, and Exploitation

The sun beat down on Samara beach in Costa Rica, a typical paradise scene for tourists, yet a stark reality…

2 years ago