March 2018
Having your own car gives you freedoms and possibilities you can't get any other way, but driving in Costa Rica does come with its own trials and tribulations. It's an adventure—one you need to be prepared for.
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February 2018
In Costa Rica, there are a lot of ways life is simpler. You won't be caught up in the daily grind that plagues cities across North America. But you've also probably read stories of frustrations, or things "not being as easy as they're made out to be."
Trading Fast-Paced California for Platanillo
A little over a year ago, Canadian Kathy Wayland, along with her husband Tony, moved from California to the small town of Platanillo, close to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Beauty and Affordable Luxury in Quepos
The next best thing to living in a wildlife park is living next to one, right? Manuel Antonio is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Costa Rica. However, unless you’re a world-class fisherman, the adjoining town of Quepos often goes unnoticed.
January 2018
Costa Rica is a country full of landscapes of striking beauty. But be warned. With that knowledge comes an obligation to learn a new Spanish word: mirador.
My First Step to a Richer Life in Costa Rica
When my husband Dan’s mother passed away, we realized that we had entered a new phase of our lives. We had no more parents to take care of, and as two career educators from Texas, our days of teaching were almost behind us.
I Don’t Need Vacations… My Income is a Fun-Filled Adventure
In Costa Rica, I can live out my dream of owning my own business and being close to the waves, while still having the conveniences of fast internet, banks, and supermarkets close at hand.
December 2017
The fact that we are often "far from home" during the holiday season creates a unique bond among expats. The thought of not being "home for the holidays" can be difficult at first—but after our first Thanksgiving and Christmas abroad, my husband and I realized that this time of year could be equally warm and fuzzy in our new home.
The Best Beaches in Tamarindo for Surfing and Relaxing
Tamarindo has long been hailed as a surfer’s haven. With several breaks of various difficulty levels, Tamarindo beach itself is great for beginners to take surf lessons and for more advanced wave masters to show off their skills.
November 2017
Dust off your fedora, don that leather field jacket, and start cracking your bullwhip: It's time to excavate the mysteries of the lost tribe of Guayabo.