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Costa Rica Expat Living: A Tale of Misadventure and Resilience

Broken lines, broken stringsBroken threads, broken springsBroken idols, broken headsPeople sleeping in broken bedsAin’t no use jivingAin’t no use jokingEverything is broken—- Bob Dylan I...

Parenting in Costa Rica: Where Two Kids Equal One Trillion Ants

Two of the central aspects of my life are wildlife and being a dad. I’ve loved wildlife my entire life. I’m constantly studying mammals....

Costa Rica Eases Driving License Rules for Tourists and Expats

Good news for expats: the Legislative Assembly has passed a bill in its initial reading, aiming to amend the timeframe during which foreigners holding...

Tech Maven’s Journey: From Concrete Jungles to Costa Rica Paradise at The Scarlet Villas

In the midst of a global pandemic, where uncertainty loomed, one American woman decided to take a leap of faith and embark on a...

Former U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Tragically Drowns on Costa Rican Beach

Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Roger Pardo Maurer tragically passed away on a Costa Rican beach after being swept away by a powerful...

Exploring Costa Rica’s Thriving Gym Culture: A Personal Journey

I have worked out in all types of fitness centers over the years. My experience in Costa Rica goes back to the early 1990s....
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Expat Living: Our Many Houses in Costa Rica

As I take a break from throwing all of my family’s worldly belongings into totes with duct tape labels, I start to reflect on...

Chaves Suggests “Lobbying” Behind Norway’s Refusal to Help

President Rodrigo Chaves insinuated that Norway was influenced by "lobbying" in rejecting Costa Rica's request for cooperation to calculate the value of alleged natural...

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge

Since last Sunday, forest fire departments of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area have been dealing with a forest fire in the sector of...