Insider Secrets

(Skips's point of view) When you first land in Costa Rica from your home country, friendship seems so easy. Everyone smiles. Everyone waves. The cashier at the supermercado calls you " mi amor ." Some expat men think that means he's found a new wife in the first hour or two of being here! The taxi driver tells you about his cousin’s neighbor’s dog. You’re convinced you’ve just found the friendliest place on earth. And yes, Ticos are friendly. Exceedingly friendly. But here’s