I arrived in Costa Rica a long time ago and having lived in ten countries on three continents, even with the increased cost of living we’ve seen over the past decade, I KNOW that I could not have the same quality of life anywhere in the UK or the USA that we enjoy here living in Costa Rica.
Living in Costa Rica
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Ten Simple But Often Overlooked Architect Tips When Building Your Own Home in Costa Rica
As an architect in Costa Rica but mainly as a home owner, I've experienced a few minor issues with some houses that could have easily been ...
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Costa Rica Real Estate – Tico sellers raising sales prices for Gringo buyers.
I recently received an email from a European gentleman who had heard that sometimes a Costa Rican real estate seller will raise the sales ...
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Costa Rica Land – Squatters have rights too.
The local authorities often support the cause of these squatters and have been reluctant to proceed with evictions. Violence has been used ...
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas in Costa Rica.
What does Christmas mean to you? An excuse to exchange gifts, an important gathering of close family and perhaps friends or an opportunity ...
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Obscene Public Sector Pensions In Costa Rica
I wrote an article about Obscene Public Sector Salaries Contribute To Costa Rica's High Cost Of Living and today we take a brief look at ...
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Costa Rica Celebrates No Military For The Last 67 Years!
So lift your glass and help us celebrate 67 years of No Army! No Navy! No Nuclear, No Air Force! Biological or Chemical weapons and no ...
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As President O’Bomba’s Nobel Peace Prize Anniversary Approaches – 10th December – What Peace Has Been Achieved?
Although President O'Bomba and his family have also enjoyed a peaceful life, the 'hope' that people had for any kind of a 'change' has ...
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Time To Take A Leaf Out Of The State Dept’s Book: Issue travel alert for the U.S.A.
If the San Bernardino shootings had happened in any other country, you can bet your bottom dollar that the US State Department would have ...
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Living in Costa Rica and Dating Costa Rican Women.
Many men have asked me about women and the dating scene in Costa Rica. We're talking about the 'Ticas' - The lovely ladies from Costa Rica. ...
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New Sandbar Restaurant & Bar Opens in Playa Hermosa. Do yourself a favor and check out the Sandbar
We are happy to announce that our good friend Kent Scantland and his partner Kai Ravariere have opened the Sandbar in the Hermosa Heights ...
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