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My Minor Brushes With Crime in 30 Years Living in Costa Rica

Maybe I have been lucky or maybe I have been smart, but in over 30 years of living in Costa Rica, the worst thing...

Is Costa Rica Expensive? An Expats Point of View

The most common question I am asked by people thinking of visiting or moving here is, “How expensive is Costa Rica?” My stock answer...

Noisy Neighbors or Noisy Jungle? Costa Rica’s Battle of Decibels

Peace and quiet can be elusive within the borders of our paradise. Neighborhood noises such as vehicles, construction, loud music, and barking dogs frequently...

Expat Living: The Cash Only Economy in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica we have a sizeable class of people that live primarily on coins and the red (1000 colon), blue (2000 colon), and...

Costa Rica Expat Living: My Time in a Traditional Tico House

I once lived in a traditional rural Tico house. There are not as many around as there once were, but they remain a cheap...

Costa Rica’s Red Tape Challenges One Expat’s Bakery Dreams

Every year thousands of expats arrive for the first time to Costa Rica, fall in love with the country and its people, and decide...

13 Barely Useful Language Tips for Mastering Costa Rican Spanish

Learning a new language requires study, persistence, enthusiasm, and most importantly, the ability to laugh at oneself. Always keep in mind that no one...

The Wild World of Expats in Costa Rica

As an expat in Costa Rica, I've come across some real characters that make me shake my head and laugh. There's the hippie chick...

Costa Rica Surfing: A Body Surfer’s Perspective

I am the guy out in the ocean, jumping, diving and riding waves without a surfboard. I am the guy who, just as a...

Costa Rica Expat Living: 6 Myths and Legends

After calling Costa Rica home for many years, I've witnessed both the beauty and hardship of life in this tropical paradise. While postcard images...

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