The Other Side of Paradise

Well, there’s not much new going on in my life but, here’s the latest: On Sunday, there was a major…

One advantage of not getting all my favorite TV channels and shows is that I have become as avid a…

This week was relatively uneventful. Costa Rica’s new president was sworn in; we’re really happy that the smart liberal won…

I know, I know. It’s been a while. Life in sunny CR is changing. We are transitioning into the rainy…

This past week, I was lucky to play host and tour guide to a very dear friend. I wanted to…

Hola I recently heard about a beautiful small town called Zarcero, in the central valley, where temperatures are always between…

Dress appropriately. Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty and exciting activities. It is also the most cosmopolitan country…

A brief update: Sorry I haven’t posted, but I had a family emergency and had to fly to be with…

The word of the week is homologar, which here means to convert from a US (or other foreign country’s) driver’s…

As I’ve mentioned before, Costa Rica has nationalized healthcare, called La Caja. Once I received my visa, I became eligible…