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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Broken Toys According to Michael Simons.
America is a great country, founded on some pretty strong principles. Think about the balls you had to have to get on a boat, 400 years ...
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Moving To Costa Rica. What I would have done differently
Like many expats, I raised lofty perceptions in my head about the opportunities my wife and I would have in Costa Rica, long before we ...
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Our Four Day Mini Vacation in Montezuma
I can finally stop chasing the dream of experiencing the best beach vacation--it's been caught. A four day jaunt to Montezuma beach met ...
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My Birthday in Grecia
This birthday was bittersweet for me, as it was my first annual celebration away from my family in Maryland. No matter how old we "kids" ...
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Rainy Season Fitness Tips
Every place in the world has its own version of an offseason. In the Northern states, Europe and Canada, when the snow falls, "staying in" ...
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Starting Your Own Small Business in Costa Rica. Five Avoidables
Starting Over in Costa Rica: Five Avoidables Sodas, Costa Rica's version of the greasy spoon, not the bubbly beverage northerners sometimes ...
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Shopping In Golfito’s Free Trade Zone – Deposito Libre De Golfito
Free Trade Zone ideal for duty free shopping where both local and foreign are attracted by its variety of products and good prices.
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Dog Owner Versus Wild Puppies On the Edge of a Cliff
I was lazily lounging on the bed with my son, listening to the rain and reading a book, when my husband stepped in and mentioned casually ...
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The Best Moments of Being a Mother
My daughter inspired me to write this post this morning. We were snuggled together on an inclined La-Z-Boy. While she nursed, she gently ...
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“I’m Glad I Won’t Live to See It!”
Right now, the United States government is in the hole something like 200 Trillion dollars. That number includes commitments that are owed ...
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