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Lessons from Costa Rica: A Tale of Theft, Frustration, and Pura Vida

A friend– I'll call him Lenny– recently became a crime victim for the first time here. His car was broken into on the street...

Unraveling the Mystery of a Costa Rican Expat’s Past

Expats come to Costa Rica for all types of reasons; Some come to live, some to die. Some are running from something, others in...

How to Plant a Tropical Tree in your own Backyard

Since June 15 was celebrated around the planet as tree day, I thought it would be appropriate to highlight a special tree you can...

How a Tiny Parakeet Named Verde Changed My Day

In the area of Guanacaste where my family and I have lived for the last 12 years it is almost impossible to go through...

Why I Choose Costa Rica Over United States Convenience

I was in the world's largest Harris-Teeter supermarket, located in eastern North Carolina. The supermarket was cool and expansive with wide aisles and the...

Living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica – Over a Decade of Changes

Nothing screams ‘I’m becoming an old man!’ like complaining about how things are different than they used to be. The fact is, my wife...
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Embracing Expat Living in Costa Rica with a New Puppy

When our 13 year old dog died of natural causes, I told my wife I did not want another. We had gotten her when...

Costa Rica Construction Checklist: Essential Steps for Your Dream Project

It is not uncommon for a person that decides to make his or her home in Costa Rica to find a great property and...

El Salvador’s President Offers Free Coffee to Promote Local Businesses

"The 'presi' invites you for a coffee," reads the text on cardboard cups under the name of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's X account. On...