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The Costa Rica Economic Recession – The “Elephant” In The Room
I’ve lived in Costa Rica for over twenty-one years, practicing law for seventeen of those years. I practiced law in Victoria, B.C, for fourteen years prior to moving to Costa Rica in August 1998. I would say, with that background, that I have a better than average understanding of the […]
Facts about coffee for expat retirees and others – coffee 101
Besides its many beautiful natural settings Costa Rica is also famous for producing some of the best coffee in the world. Here are some interesting facts to educate expats about coffee. When did coffee start to be grown in Costa Rica? 1808 When did it first begin to be exported? […]
Ecuador for retirement or relocation: Are you out of your freaking mind?
Over the years Ecuador has had a history tumultuous politics and governmental instability. So who would seriously consider relocation there? Recent massive protests (September and October 2019) between disenchanted Ecuadorians and the government have left hundreds of protestors injured. More than half of Ecuador’s 15 million people still live in […]
Pura Vida the essence of Costa Rica’s wealth
I am presently taking a few days away from my busy schedule to visit my son who works for an American company based in Austin, Texas. While on the plane the cover of United Airline’s inflight magazine caught my eye with its cover story featuring “Three Perfect Days in Costa […]
How to save money while living in Costa Rica
Without a doubt Costa Rica is more expensive than some of the other so-called retirement/relocation havens in the region. Unfortunately, many equate the cost of living with quality of life. This is not the case in Costa Rica since by living here you really get what you pay for. In […]
A place where expat retirees can eat standing up “butt to butt”
From time to time I like to write articles about different aspects of Costa Rica’s culture including unique eateries, especially ones that not many expat retirees know about. La culo con culo (butt to butt) or Los parados (the standing ones), as this unique place is know as, is located […]
Costa Rica is one of the best countries in the world for nature lovers and retirees
For many years the country has been considered a “nature lover’s Disneyland” because of its many natural wonders. Those interested in surfing, hiking bird watching zip lining, river rafting and the outdoors in general, will fall in love with this beautiful country. Recently, Conde Nast Traveler published it’s ranking of […]
What is the best way to do one’s due diligence for retiring or living in Costa Rica?
This is the first in a series of articles for the Tico Times about moving to and living in Costa Rica with the goal of helping potential expats. Although this series of articles may seem self-serving at times, their purpose is to help people relocate as seamlessly as possible, give objective information […]
Retirees should know about Costa Rica’s strict gun laws
Gun laws in the United States are a constitutional right. According to the Second Amendment of the United States: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Almost anyone can obtain […]
It is better to be poor in Costa Rica than the United States
Let’s face it! It is terrible to be poor anywhere in the world. In Costa Rica about 200,000 thousand people live in extreme poverty and 700,000 thousand more are below the poverty line. To put this into proper perspective the total population of Costa Rica is a little over 5 […]