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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Costa Rica Residency Attorneys Mónika Valerio De Ford & Fernando José Valerio Sánchez.
I had the good fortune of being introduced to Monika Valerio de Ford through a mutual friend and attorney in Grecia. I quickly learned ...
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Hotel Costa Rica. “You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.”
It was the most amazing sunrise you have ever seen. I slowly rocked back and forth in my rocking chair, as it came over the volcano and ...
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Costa Rica prohibits import and export of shark fins. Richard Branson calls it “fantastic” and “historic day!”
"We have to recognize that there were those who were mocking the fishing ban, fishing in our waters, but selling shark fin through import ...
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Life in Paradise, Costa Rica. What’s in the bag sir?
I have always had the traveling bug in me; it's how I ended up in this gorgeous country. And I still enjoy it, spending as much of my free ...
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Living in Costa Rica. The great return of Macho.
People see me now, and assume I was always Living Large here in Costa Rica. But actually I came from very humble beginnings when I first ...
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Living in Costa Rica A “Banana Blessed Country” That’s Not a “Banana Republic.”
Costa Rica is not known for any deeply recognizable culinary overtone. In the mind of chefs and foodies, it's not the Mexico, Peru or ...
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Raising Money For An Old People’s Home – A wonderful success for the Women’s Club in San Isidro del General
With no money to spend, we set about clearing their 'jungle' and creating a colourful garden for the old people to enjoy. But we set out ...
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Living in Costa Rica…. Along that lazy river
There's a lot we can learn from the local culture. Out on the coast, we as gringos, often think of our 'water therapy' to take the form of ...
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Build Your Own Ocean View Dream Home in Costa Rica. Part VII
Our new home will consist of three bedrooms plus office and 3 bathrooms, living/kitchen area, pool with outdoor covered living area and ...
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Living in Costa Rica. A new normal post earthquake.
A lot is happening in Guanacaste as a result of our recent earthquake. We've had over a thousand aftershocks and although they are mild in ...
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