Cuanto tiempo has vivido en Costa Rica? … Me thinking … Cuatro anos en Agosto! … Damn it’s been 4 years already! … Every time someone asks me how long I’ve been living in Costa Rica, I have to think about it. I was so used to saying 6 months, 1 year, 2 years but […]
Expat Life
What It’s Really Like to Live in Jaco: The True Story
I have to be 100% honest. When we first moved to Playa Jaco, I wasn’t super psyched about it. I was comfortable in our little fishing village of Playas del Coco. However, after 2.5 years in Coco, we were ready to move on and due to some new work opportunities, Jaco was our next destination. […]
What Surprised Me About Living in Costa Rica
If anyone ever told you that living abroad in Costa Rica, or anywhere for that matter would be a magical, fairy tale paradisaical experience, take it lightly. Yes, living in Costa Rica is awesome, especially being at the beach. However, when moving abroad you have to come with an open mind and open heart and […]
The Day I Met the President of Costa Rica – An Eye Opening Experience
In the States, meeting the president is no easy task. You can’t just walk up to him at a convention, he’s always surrounded by bodyguards, there is always security everywhere to pull you back if you get too close. It’s a damn big deal if you get a picture with him and get to shake […]