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How My Father Shaped My Life in Costa Rica

One of my favorite things about my five-year-old daughter is that before she runs anywhere, she winds up like a cartoon character. She leans...

Your brother’s my cousin’s ex-girlfriend’s son? A Costa Rican screenplay

She listens happily as cafetales grow back through fresh cement, as condominiums crumble into dust,

Of maes and men: intercultural marriage in Costa Rica

In a binational relationship, the person who gets to live in his or her native country doesn't always have the upper hand.

Top 4 Life Lessons Learned in Costa Rica as an Expat

I’ve spent a number of years and many thousands of words pondering the lessons Costa Rica has taught me. Some of them are specific...

Costa Rica, The Quiz: Part II

Did you excel at our "Costa Rica: The Quiz"? Here's another round of questions to test your inner Tico.

Exploring Costa Rican Life Along the San Jose to Cartago Train Route

Considering how much I love the idea of trains in general, and San José’s Tren Urbano specifically, it’s embarrassing how long it took me...

Where does ‘brete’ come from?

Labor Day in the United States is as good an excuse as any to revisit the fascinating origins of "brete."

How Learning Spanish in Costa Rica Keeps You Young and Laughing

When you’re tuckered out from a long day using Costa Rican slang at every conceivable opportunity, how do you announce you’re ready for bed?...

Costa Rica Cultural Phenomenon: Balancing Humor with Personal Growth

When I worked in English-language education and visited an advanced young-adult class in San José, I asked them what their biggest challenge to language...

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