I remember when I was younger and my mom would be saddened because a movie star died. It is not that she ever knew them or they were friends or anything, but yet she always had a brief sadness at their passing. “Sexy Rock Hudson died. I cannot believe he was gay.” “Ginger Rogers and …
The coffee conversation naturally steered itself towards the odd dating situation for an over-40-year-old expat woman in small town Costa Rica. Carla is not the first to lament this issue. I have had several strong, independent and attractive single girlfriends permanently depart this lovely region to find more depth in the dating pool.
I recently returned to my home in Costa Rica from an extended 3 month “epic” road trip. When you live a traveling lifestyle and keep multiple homes in foreign countries, you have to be organized and detail oriented. Otherwise you might forget to shut off one SIM card while it continues to suck money from …
Several years ago I was thrilled to check off a place on my bucket list I have always wished to see: Kenya! On this trip I not only experienced luxury tented safaris, I was also able to spend some time in a couple of local Masai Mara villages. The Masai Mara National Reserve is …
I volunteer for a foundation that helps orphans in India called The Miracle Foundation. I have been going to India since 2005 on “ambassador” trips to work as a volunteer at various orphanages for a week or so. We have varied targeted projects when we are there. Usually we are a group or 10-12, mostly …
I was recently in Cody, Wyoming. A small town of approximately 10,000 people in the NW corner of the state near Yellowstone National Park. The city was founded by Buffalo Bill Cody at the turn of the century BEFORE last. I met a local at the lively Irma Hotel Saloon (yes, apparently bars are still …