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Enjoying a day at Lake Arenal in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is Calling

It's time to pack up and leave Montana—with a career and a toddler in tow.
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Faceplanting My Way Into an Overseas Emergency Room

Faceplanting My Way Into an Overseas Emergency Room

The downfalls (literally) of being a 54-year-old backpacker.
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A storm brews behind Marisa.

Learning to Love Costa Rica's Rainy Season

Since moving to this tropical paradise, I've learned to make the most of rainy days.
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Our favourite beach for relaxing: Punta Uva.

Living the Pura Vida Lifestyle

Free and easy living—that's what life is all about.
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Marisa standing in a crop of sugar cane, holding a fresh cut piece.

The Fruits of my Labour

Since moving to Costa Rica, I've learned how to cook with plenty of exotic fruits—here are some of my favourites.
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The outdoor kitchen where Marisa and her husband host cooking classes.

Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

My son and I have finally arrived in tropical Puerto Viejo, our home for the next few months. 
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Copan Ruinas

Hope and Hopelessness in Copán

Shortly after my return to Copán, one of my dear local friends and colleagues was murdered in cold blood. 
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Daniel exploring "la Tigra" National Park in Honduras

Returning to Honduras With a New Perspective

How spending a year in the United States' current socio-political climate has affected my human rights work in Central America.
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Where to next? Signs on Holbox Beach, Quintana Roo.

Why It's Time for Me to Leave Mexico (For Now)

How to recognize when it's time to move on. 
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"Agua fresca" options in Mexico.

The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

Navigating the rocky road to fluency.
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An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico

An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico

How a day of unexpected events reminded me of where I am.
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Understanding Spanish Means Understanding Mexico

Understanding Spanish Means Understanding Mexico

How life in Mexico involves equal doses of teaching and learning.
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