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Free Spanish Lesson 39. To want or to love
David S. Clark
Free Spanish Lesson 39.  To want or to love Si algunos de ustedes have taken Spanish en la escuela, you probably learned the phrase "I love you" as being "Te amo." Cuando I actually arrived in Latin America and lived in various regions por dos años más o menos, I heard many family members say to each other "Te quiero" en vez de "Te amo." . . . Keep reading
A Single Woman Retired in Costa Rica 3/4 - Managing the fear.
VIP Member Jan Hart
A Single Woman Retired in Costa Rica 3/4 - Managing the fear. I remain connected to the US -- the home of my children, friends, family, past. I am afraid for my country. Some suggest just not listening to or watching news. Ignore it! But my curious mind won't allow denial. I enjoy expanding my view of the US in the world context through the eyes of Ex-Pats from all over the world. . . . Keep reading
Peace & Independence in the Streets of San José
Susan Carmichael
At 5 a.m. firecrackers went off down the hill from my home. All three of my very large dogs dove for my bed - each fighting to get under the covers. The sky glowed like a blue television screen. The sun would rise in minutes. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Beach Living - 23 'Negatives'
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Beach Living - 23 'Negatives' Costa Rica beach living isn't for everyone and enjoying a one week vacation with a pina colada in hand watching the sunset is not the same as 'living' at the beach. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Beach Living - 23 Positives
Kevin & Sharon Myers
Costa Rica Beach Living - 23 Positives Scott's recent article on the Costa Rica Beach Living - 23 Negatives just made us want to *&%#!! So instead, we decided to fight back and here's our response to Scott's little ditty - His comments are in italics and our comments follow... . . . Keep reading
Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Costa Rica
GringoTico
Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Costa Rica There are no cliques in the schools. Everybody's your friend the first day. Nobody's left out of soccer pick up games - everyone's invited to play. Second and third place in sporting events is not losing. Greater value is placed on the community and the team rather than the individual. Nobody is shunned. . . . Keep reading
Building A New Log Styled Vacation Home in the Mountains - Part II - A simple summary of progress so far...
Scott Oliver - January 2009
Building A New Log Styled Vacation Home in the Mountains - Part II - A simple summary of progress so far... We could have started construction a few months ago but because of some overseas trips and a few other pressing business matters, I felt it would be prudent to delay the beginning of the construction process until such a time when I would be able to focus on the project. . . . Keep reading
Magnificent Dominical Luxury Estate Home For Sale US$5.95 million - Part 1/2
Costa Rica Realtor - Daveed Hollander
Magnificent Dominical Luxury Estate Home For Sale US$5.95 million - Part 1/2 Reminiscent of a magnificent European estate, this spectacularly luxurious South Pacific home known as 'Can Shekinah' (Divine home of the angels) - which offers you unbeatable Pacific panoramas of Ballena National Marine Park and western sunsets - is an impressive display of craftsmanship and modern luxury. . . . Keep reading
Magnificent Dominical Luxury Estate Home For Sale US$5.95 million - Part 2/2
Costa Rica Realtor - Daveed Hollander
Magnificent Dominical Luxury Estate Home For Sale US$5.95 million - Part 2/2 Parking for 5+ cars, accompanied by two private guard-gated entrances, along with surround sound, infra-red security and temperature controlled zones complete the home. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson 38. Embarrassed or pregnant?
David S. Clark
Free Spanish Lesson 38. Embarrassed or pregnant? This is a pretty extreme example, but it's important to know that "false cognates" exist so you don't make the same type of mistakes. If you choose to learn Spanish with a Spanish course, it will generally teach you many of these false cognates as well as the correct ways to say things in Spanish. . . . Keep reading
A Single Woman Retired in Costa Rica 2/4 - Jan's decision to leave New Mexico for Costa Rica in late 2008
VIP Member Jan Hart
A Single Woman Retired in Costa Rica 2/4 - Jan's decision to leave New Mexico for Costa Rica in late 2008 6 1/2 weeks and 3 surgeries later I emerged with a tortoise shell brace, a walker and a quarter of a million dollar medical debt. Having no health insurance or follow up care I depended on friends and the generosity of other artists who helped raise some money to cover my rent and living expenses while I healed. . . . Keep reading
What On Earth Was He Thinking About When He Painted His Truck?
What On Earth Was He Thinking About When He Painted His Truck? What On Earth Was He Thinking About When He Painted His Truck? . . . Keep reading
Building A New Log Styled Vacation Home in the Mountains - 1,775 square feet for under $100K
Scott Oliver - September 2008
Building A New Log Styled Vacation Home in the Mountains - 1,775 square feet for under $100K The mountain home I sold earlier this year was located in one of the best coffee growing areas in Costa Rica about 60KM southwest (one hour) of San Jose, this was a 151.85M2 (1,634 square feet) Cypress log styled home which was completed in May 2006 on 4,297 square meters of land (46,240 square feet). . . . Keep reading
Learning Spanish - Embarrassed? Or Pregnant in Costa Rica?
Scott Oliver - August 2010
Learning Spanish - Embarrassed? Or Pregnant in Costa Rica? I have never dated an English speaking lady and only a few of my investment clients spoke English so, in the ten years of living in Costa Rica my Spanish is pretty good but, I still make a fool of myself on a regular basis. . . . Keep reading
A Single Woman Retired in Costa Rica 1/4 - Fighting fear from front row seats.
VIP Member Jan Hart - August 2010
A Single Woman Retired in Costa Rica 1/4 - Fighting fear from front row seats. Basically, we want things to stay the same -- or at least how things used to be. Many of us still cling to images of the 'American Dream' which appear almost as ghostlike scenes from the 50's or even 70's... Things were simpler then. People could count on finding a job and buying a house. Most felt that their kids would have a better life than they had. Now we are not so sure. . . . Keep reading
Retirement in Costa Rica - Free video interviews with Scott Oliver.
Retirement in Costa Rica - Free video interviews with Scott Oliver. Peter asked me about the reasons I love living in Costa Rica and in the first video we touched on the wonderful climate, the people of Costa Rica - the Ticos - and the cost of living. . . . Keep reading
Money Laundering in Costa Rica.
Scott Oliver - Updated August 2010
Money Laundering in Costa Rica. A gentleman from Miami, USA sent an email to me stating that "According to the CIA World Fact book, Costa Rica is the center of money laundering operations for the South American drug cartels." . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson 37 - Hagamos fiesta!
David S. Clark
Free Spanish Lesson 37 - Hagamos fiesta! Si alguna vez ha tenido the chance to walk down the streets of a Latin American pueblo in the evening, especially en un fin de semana, the air will most likely be filled with Latin music. A typical setting is to see a house con las ventanas y puertas abiertas so you can hear the music from the street and see a true "fiesta" in progress -- con baile of course. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Farm For Sale - 46 acres at Finca La Esperanza
Costa Rica Realtor Victor Guerrero
Costa Rica Farm For Sale - 46 acres at Finca La Esperanza This is an ideal set up for the small time cattle rancher or horseman. The pastures are already divided and fenced and the corral is in place. Some areas of Finca La Esperanza could be used for agriculture. Neighboring fincas are running cattle and growing different crops on their lands. . . . Keep reading
A Gringo Doing Time In Costa Rica - Part VII Discipline
VIP Member Terence
A Gringo Doing Time In Costa Rica - Part VII Discipline What I need is a little discipline as my father used to say. Take advantage of the good fortune of having a secure base. Begin to try to regain some contact with the relationships and tasks that need my attention in the world outside. My legal case. My Mom. My friends. My family! . . . Keep reading
Spanish Colonial Home For Sale in Atenas - Has permit for B and B.
Real Estate Author Jeff Hickcox & Michael Anthony
Spanish Colonial Home For Sale in Atenas - Has permit for B and B. Its wonderful setting and perfect location, less than 10 minutes from the center of Atenas, presents a wealth of options for living or investment. This property has B&B permits and currently operates as a successful vacation rental. Other areas of the property offer possibilities for subdivision, potentially creating a four-lot exclusive community or family retreat. . . . Keep reading
Great Careers Happen Here In Costa Rica! They used to be in the USA but ...
Scott Oliver - August 2010
Great Careers Happen Here In Costa Rica! They used to be in the USA but ... Amway is advertising "Great Careers Happen Here" which made me chuckle because it was not so long ago that these great careers were enjoyed by US citizens in the USA. . . . Keep reading
Home For Sale in Ciudad Colon With Owner Financing! Country living just 10 minutes to shopping for $249K
Home For Sale in Ciudad Colon With Owner Financing! Country living just 10 minutes to shopping for $249K The 750M2 lot (8,200 square feet) is large enough for your favorite pet and also has a fenced in area for a kennel. Live among nature near deer, monkeys and beautiful birds where you are surround by a nature reserve. You will love walking, biking and horse back riding in the real Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Private Schools - Central Valley
Scott Oliver
For those of you with small children who wish to do a little research into what's available in Costa Rica private schools, here is a listing of a few of the private schools in the Central Valley aroun . . . Keep reading
Investors - Time for extreme caution!
Scott Oliver - Updated August 2010
Investors - Time for extreme caution! "If you're not already thinking in survival mode, get there fast and, wherever you are, we all need to make sure we have a well stocked and secure refuge preferably away from the maddening crowd where we can at least try to ride out the long, very dangerous storm that lies ahead." . . . Keep reading
Mountain Home For Sale With Unbelievable Views For Bird Lovers - Furnished $179K
Costa Rica Realtor - Tony Warren
Mountain Home For Sale With Unbelievable Views For Bird Lovers - Furnished $179K This is Scott Oliver's beautiful vacation home completed in July 2009. It's perfect for bird lovers as there are hundreds of glorious Costa Rica hummingbirds that visit the feeders each and every single day... When all the doors and windows are open - which is most of the time - they regularly fly through the home. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's Chicken Whisperer Jessa York
VIP Member - Junglewoman Jessa York
Costa Rica's Chicken Whisperer Jessa York If you think chickens are dumb think again. Chickens by nature are curious and will check things out. It didn't take long and the old hens had it pegged. After a lot of pecking order for the best and highest spots, everybody settled into their places. . . . Keep reading
Second Home Buyers and Investors Leaning More Towards Safety Offered By Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Realtor Michael Anthony & Jeff Hickcox
Second Home Buyers and Investors Leaning More Towards Safety Offered By Costa Rica. The $200,000-$400,000 price range is optimal for Costa Rica real estate investing, and is great news for current homeowners in this price range who wish to sell. In Atenas, this is typically a 3-4 bedroom home, 2,500 sq. ft. plus, with pool and a view in a gated community - exactly where the average retiree is likely to purchase. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Dentist Recommended By Blue Cross - Have your dental work done for less and ask about our free round trip air fare!
VIP Member Charlie Dennard - August 2010
Costa Rica Dentist Recommended By Blue Cross - Have your dental work done for less and ask about our free round trip air fare! I begin brainstorming the problem wondering if someone was there to educate them about the dentist in the other country, especially in regards to their education and training, help them plan their trip from beginning to end, give them a comfort level about making the trip, in spite of their fears and at the same time helping them see the cost benefit and realize thousands of dollars in savings....would that make a difference? The answer was 'why not, of course it would.' . . . Keep reading
Your New Luxury Home Near The Beach For $240K
Scott Oliver
Your New Luxury Home Near The Beach For $240K With the price of new condos in the area in the range of $350,000 and up, this has priced many out of the market already. Many projects in the Jaco area are 80% to 100% sold out before breaking ground, so with homes offered in this Valba project at prices starting at $240K, we feel the window of opportunity that will allow our VIP Members to buy one of these homes will not be open for long. . . . Keep reading
Bloody Murder and Mystery in San Isidro
VIP Member Sheelagh Richards
Bloody Murder and Mystery in San Isidro During his farming career, John bred cattle, sheep and pigs but never hens, though of course he had learnt a bit about poultry breeding at college. So he decided he wanted to have a go and set about building a coop, and very satisfied he was with his endeavours! . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Realtors - Make sure you keep it local!
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr in Jaco
Costa Rica Realtors - Make sure you keep it local! Many people are probably aware that most Realtors typically specialize in working with a type of property (commercial, residential or land, etc.), but more importantly a good Realtor will focus on covering a specific area and becoming an expert on that area. In many cases serious purchasers know the general area where they want to be and want a Realtor who knows the area inside and out. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Commercial Real Estate Investments - 10% ROI
Costa Rica Realtor Martin Gill
Costa Rica Commercial Real Estate Investments - 10% ROI This elegant commercial Center is located on a prime corner in the upscale area of Rohrmoser with well known long term tenants including Banco Improsa and one of the largest book store chains in Costa Rica... . . . Keep reading
The US Marine Corps USS Iwo Jima Arrives In Costa Rica Today!
Scott Oliver - 20th August 2010
The US Marine Corps USS Iwo Jima Arrives In Costa Rica Today! Come to think of it, that's probably where we went wrong in Pakistan. Instead of attacking and killing another 47 dangerous people travelling to a wedding in Afghanistan, the DSP (Dyslexic Strategic Planner) got all confused and seeing so many countries that en in "...... stan", he picked the one he could pronounce - Pakistan! . . . Keep reading
Parrita Problems - Higher than normal tides cause serious erosion
Parrita Problems - Higher than normal tides cause serious erosion Last week was a troubling time for many of the poor Costa Rican families who live on the Pacific coast near Parrita. With unusually high tides of up to 10 feet in the Pacific zone we have seen some serious erosion on the beaches in this area. . . . Keep reading
Avalon Country Club - Fully furnished apartment for sale $199K
Costa Rica Realtor Mayra Claveria
Avalon Country Club - Fully furnished apartment for sale $199K This two bedroom, two bathroom Country Club apartment is on the second floor and has 109M2 plus one parking space and a storage room for a total of 126M2 (1,355 square feet) . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica New Homes 15 Minutes From The Beach - Prices start at $240K
Costa Rica New Homes 15 Minutes From The Beach - Prices start at $240K The Valba Homes show the quality that Valba is known for through out Costa Rica. The homes are furnished with one of the appliance and furniture packages that Valba is now offering after working closely with their professional interior designers. . . . Keep reading
Ground Floor Escazu Apartment For Sale Only US$190K - A growing cosmopolitan area close to everything.
Scott Oliver - August 2010
Ground Floor Escazu Apartment For Sale Only US$190K - A growing cosmopolitan area close to everything. From this incredibly convenient location, anybody who can walk a mile can easily walk to four different supermarkets (HiperMas (Walmart), Saretto, Perifericos, Mas por Menos), dozens of good restaurants and quite a few not-so-good-for-you, fast-food outlets including TGIFs, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Bagelmans, Rosti Pollos, Tony Roma's. . . . Keep reading
Living in Uvita, Costa Rica - Your perfect home in paradise.
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Living in Uvita, Costa Rica - Your perfect home in paradise. Once a small fishing village, the town of Uvita has a well developed infrastructure and an organized network of services which offer some of the most interesting investment opportunities in the area. . . . Keep reading
Great Jungle Home On South Pacific Coast - Live next to a National Marine Park $259K
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Great Jungle Home On South Pacific Coast - Live next to a National Marine Park $259K This 2 1/2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath (with exterior shower to clean your sandy toes) is ample size for a family or couple. The kitchen was built with space for the chef and open room for entertaining. The adjoining terrace is of significant size to enjoy exercise or your favorite coffee in a peaceful setting. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula - Incredible beauty and diversity.
Keith Clower & Becky Clower
Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula - Incredible beauty and diversity. There were lagoons and tide pools that were close by to when we got hot and needed to cool off. Another trail, just off the beach, leads you to a spectacular 80-foot waterfall. We saw one person the entire time we were on the beach and nothing was built along the shores. The only things there were the ocean and rainforest. . . . Keep reading
Two Heroes - A famous Lancashire contralto and a Scottish Mum
Scott Oliver - January 2009
Two Heroes - A famous Lancashire contralto and a Scottish Mum I am guessing that it's only natural for someone in her position to question what has been achieved during her lifetime and, during one stay at the hospital waiting for goodness knows what, I shared one of my favourite pieces of music with her on my iPod. . . . Keep reading
Owner Of Hotel Casa Caletas Destroys Caletas -- Help us save the wetland
Andy Bystrom
Owner Of Hotel Casa Caletas Destroys Caletas -- Help us save the wetland The Hotel Casa Caletas, located on the tip of beautiful Coyote Point, Guanacaste, promotes the area's rich biodiversity in order to fuel its "eco" tourism business. Unfortunately, Hotel Casa Caletas is owned by Sylvester Fiechtinger, an Austrian-American citizen who is also the owner of Agropecuaria Caletas S.A., the farming company that for the past 4 years has been destroying, under his own personal orders, the Caletas Arío National Wildlife Refuge. . . . Keep reading
What Do You Mean I Can't Grow My Own Food Anymore?
VIP Member Hope Tierra
What Do You Mean I Can't Grow My Own Food Anymore? "If accepted [S 510] would preclude the public's right to grow, own, trade, transport, share, feed and eat each and every food that nature makes. It will become the most offensive authority against the cultivation, trade and consumption of food and agricultural products of one's choice. It will be unconstitutional and contrary to natural law or, if you like, the will of God." . . . Keep reading
Mother's Day In Costa Rica Is A BIG Deal
Ann Antkiw
Mother's Day In Costa Rica Is A BIG Deal Mother's Day, a national holiday in Costa Rica is celebrated on August 15 and coincides with the Catholic feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The country's official religion is Catholicism and as well as the religious significance, this day is a ... . . . Keep reading
Tips On Buying Land in Costa Rica
Scott Oliver - August 2010
Tips On Buying Land in Costa Rica Make sure the real estate agent you are working with comes recommended and has verifiable references. If the agent is an American, make sure he or she is licensed in Costa Rica to work in real estate. . . . Keep reading
Lawsuit: Promises of Costa Rican dream homes fueled a 'Ponzi-type scheme'
Jon Burstein
Lawsuit: Promises of Costa Rican dream homes fueled a 'Ponzi-type scheme' The lawsuit names 32 people or companies Sarelson says were involved in the Costa Rican land offer. Among them is Stephen Tashman, a South Florida businessman who has been sanctioned by federal judges in the past for three other business ventures that were ordered to pay more than $40 million in restitution and fines for misrepresentations to investors. . . . Keep reading
How To Build An Affordable Home In Costa Rica - Steel structure and drywall system.
Costa Rica Architect Gloriana Mejia
How To Build An Affordable Home In Costa Rica - Steel structure and drywall system. Steel offers a clean efficient and rapid construction method that reduces the impact of building activities on the environment. Less noise, less dust and shortens construction periods. . . . Keep reading
Farmer's Markets in Costa Rica - The freshest fruits and veggies.
Terry Mills and Audrey Neidlinger
Farmer's Markets in Costa Rica - The freshest fruits and veggies. Vendors sell cheese that they have produced locally at a much lower price than the cheese from the grocery stores. You can buy it by the kilo and it comes in blocks, grated for things like pizzas or grated finely for things like pastas and such.. You can also buy other dairy products like sour cream and yogurt. . . . Keep reading
Maybe It's Because I Killed Her Husband ...
Scott Oliver - August 2010
Maybe It's Because I Killed Her Husband ... Maybe it's because I accidentally killed her husband that she just laid down in her soft, comfortable bed and died of a broken heart or, perhaps it was the stress of losing her mate that meant she could not go on living and decided to simply stop breathing... . . . Keep reading
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