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Expat Living

Surviving a Bus Accident in Costa Rica

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My son and daughter’s annual visit was over. We said our goodbyes at the airport and I dropped off the rental car. From the...
Expat Living

A Barrio’s Pride: Keylor Navas’ Humble Beginnings

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I live in a typical Costa Rican barrio. I define a barrio here in much the same way I define a village. Is there...
Expat Living

Costa Rican Colon Surges Against US Dollar: Causes and Implications

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A question many of us are asking right now is: How is the colon appreciating so rapidly vs the dollar? Since June, 2022, the...
Arts and Culture

Returning a Lost Wallet in Costa Rica: A Story of Honesty and Reflection

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Early one morning in the waning days of the pandemic, I found a wallet in the street while cycling. The contents consisted of 8,000...
Costa Rica

Costa Rican Farmers Stand Up Against Government Overreach

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Here in the city of San Isidro de el General, in the canton of Perez Zeledon, they are taking it to the streets. Well...
Expat Living

Living with Earthquakes in Costa Rica: An Expats Perspective on Seismic Activity

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A friend who lives in New York City was all over social media in the wake of the 4.8 earthquake that hit the east...
Expat Living

Costa Rica Expat Living: A Tale of Misadventure and Resilience

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Broken lines, broken stringsBroken threads, broken springsBroken idols, broken headsPeople sleeping in broken bedsAin’t no use jivingAin’t no use jokingEverything is broken—- Bob Dylan I...
Environment and Wildlife

Weathering the Heat: Reflections on Climate Change in Costa Rica

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Is it hot enough for you? Can we blame this blazing heat on the little boy? You know– El Niño? The first year I...
Expat Living

Landmark Sexual Harassment Case Sparks Change in Costa Rica’s Laws 

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Years ago I was walking down a street of the city with my Tico friend Edwin. He was in his 30s, married with two...
Expat Living

Spinning Political Satire: Costa Rica Contenders Court the Vote With Fiction

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The next presidential election in Costa Rica is still a couple years away, and if it is anything like the 2022 election, where there...
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