Culture

If you’re a fan of Anthony Bourdain, you might already know the answer. If not, read on to find out the answer and how I feel about Anthony Bourdain traveling to the land of Pura Vida.

We’ve already talked about the horrors of culture shock when traveling to a foreign country, but what happens when you return to your home country and feel like a stranger? Reverse culture shock is also a difficult situation and here are my thoughts.

Culture shock—that harsh slap in the face where you realize that you’re no longer in Kansas, my friend, and you’re going to accept some new stuff whether you like it or not. Because for right now, you don’t have a choice. You’re in it knee-deep, my friend. I have to admit it tickles my fancy … Read more

What? Me using slang? Who would’ve thought! I’ve been using Costa Rica slang and dichos since I was an exchange student in 1984 giggling with the rest of my schoolmates (who used to set me up to say bad words I didn’t understand). Here’s a LONG list of my favorites.

What’s happening in Costa Rica with the COVID pandemic? Here’s a round-up of the latest developments. This thread has been updated periodically since the onset of the pandemic.

Mother’s Day in Costa Rica falls on August 15th every year. The holiday is so big that it’s a day off no matter what day of the week it falls. Read on to find out why it’s on August 15th and why Costa Rica loves their moms!