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Expat Living

Expat’s Theft Reveals Growing Property Crime in Costa Rica

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For the third time in my thirty plus years in Costa Rica, I was a victim of property theft. It happened two days before...
Expat Living

Costa Rica Jungle Trail Adventure With Two Very Different Dogs

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When I go to the beach, part of my routine is a strenuous jungle hike every morning. While the distance covered is only about...
Expat Living

Former Tourist Guide Shares Different Side of Costa Rica New Year

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When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments...
Arts and Culture

Lost Legacy Behind Latin America’s Favorite New Year Song

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One of the classic New Year's songs for our part of the world is called 'El Año Viejo'. If you have your radio tuned...
Environment and Wildlife

Quepos Leads Costa Rica with Historic Fireworks Noise Ban

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The Municipal Council of Quepos recently got a jump on the rest of Costa Rica with their unanimous decision to officially ban the use...
Expat Living

Costa Rica Drowns in Plastic Despite New Shopping Laws

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I am currently building a collection of reusable shopping bags, courtesy of my local supermarket. The bags are said to have a shelf life...
Expat Living

Scents and Sensibility in Costa Rica: The Fragrant Life of a Tico Expat

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About five percent of the world suffer from anosmia– having no sense of smell. Everyone has likely experienced this at least once on a...
Expat Living

Debunking Myths: Is Costa Rica Really a Socialist Country?

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Facebook has numerous pages catering to the foreign community in Costa Rica. There are always a number of posts from people thinking about moving...
Arts and Culture

Tropical Christmas: Traditions and Tamales in Costa Rica

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Feliz Navidad! Is it too early to say that? Nah– It is now officially Christmas season. Unofficially, it started sometime in October. I saw...
Arts and Culture

Beans: The Magical Food That Powers Costa Rica

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Beans, beans, the magical fruit…remember that little ditty? The more you eat the more you toot, the more you toot the better you feel,...
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