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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You Will Fail in Costa Rica and Other Scary Tales
To the person who told me there is no way I can do business here without being totally proficient in Spanish, you can stuff it. Albeit much ...
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Friend Brought To You By Google Translate
People back home always ask to hear me speak Spanish. I have lived here four months, I should be speaking it fluently, no? Well no. I am ...
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How I Found My New Home in Costa Rica: Research, Spanish and luck. Part III/III
Brooke, being her resourceful self, offered a solution: get a loan, buy the house, and rent it out until I sell the Vegas home. This way ...
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The Difference Between Chickens in the U.S. and Gallinas in Costa Rica.
In Spanish they're called gallinas (guy-een-as) if they're walking around or pollo (poy-oh) when they're fried, broiled or ...
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How I Found My New Home in Costa Rica: Research, Spanish and luck. Part II/III
Now, I'm basically a water-ocean-diver-sailor kinda guy. But as much as I love the sea and pristine beaches, I didn't want to live in a ...
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Beer Bellies and Boobs
Every time I go back to North America, it reminds me why I live in Costa Rica. You can just feel the anxiety and the stress everywhere you ...
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Dry Season vs. Rainy Season – What’s your favorite time of year?
A large percentage of people who choose to relocate to Costa Rica do so for the countries wonderful climate. Having spent years helping ...
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The Blow That Killed America 100 Years Ago
America took its fatal blow in 1913, one hundred years ago; it just hasn't hit the ground yet. This is a slow process, but it's actually ...
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Surfing Fun at Playa Negra.
Playa Negra is a favorite spot for surfers, having been made famous when featured in the surf cult movie "Endless Summer II".
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Playa Hermosa on Saturday Afternoons
I should tell you all that most of my days are a lot like back at home. Changing diapers, sleepless nights, messes, playing with the girls, ...
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