Nov 23 2019
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about time. How we spend it, how much we have left, and whether or not we appreciate the moments as we live them. There is nothing like a brush with cancer to teach you, had you not already learned this lesson, to appreciate every day, every moment. Paulo Coelho …
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May 27 2018
Starting a new life in a different country is certainly challenging, initially it may all seem exciting and romantic, like a long vacation, but as time goes by you start falling into the realization that this is your new reality, and adapting to it might not be simple, even if you speak the language and …
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Mar 14 2017
By Dan Prescher (Originally published by International Living, February 6, 2017. Used with permission.) On a recent visit back to the U.S., I met some new friends at a party who wanted to know why my wife and I have been living outside the country for the past 15 years. I often get this question, …
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Nov 20 2016
by Condor Capital Management (used with permission) MARTINSVILLE, N.J., June 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The idea definitely has its merits: Move abroad to a beautiful place and live for a fraction of what it would cost to retire in the United States, especially in light of increasing life expectancies and costs of living. Mexico, Costa …
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Oct 14 2016
In a previous article written in 2015, after we first arrived in Costa Rica, I detailed our healthcare plan as follows. (NOTE: click on the link to read the full first article.) Care Flow: pharmacy, public doctor, public hospital, and private hospital. Preventive: Change to preventive lifestyle. Use local clinic (EBAIS) for regular checkups and to discuss …
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Mar 19 2015
by Jeni Giles Evans While staying in San Jose, my husband and I met another couple who had recently flown in from a quick visit to the US. We were enchanted to discover that they lived in a remote jungle community on the Osa Peninsula, a place we have not yet visited. Although they were …
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Dec 28 2014
“What are some common misconceptions people have when they hear you are retired in Costa Rica?” We’ve been living in Costa Rica for almost six years and have to admit, there are a few misconceptions some folks have about our lives here. Misconception #6: Living in Costa Rica is paradise, right? Costa Rica IS a country …
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Dec 28 2014
“What are some common misconceptions people have when they hear you are retired in Costa Rica?” We’ve been living in Costa Rica for almost six years and have to admit, there are a few misconceptions some folks have about our lives here. Misconception #5: Aren’t you afraid? Isn’t there a lot of crime there? Many North …
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Dec 28 2014
(Updated 9/4/16) We’ve been living in Costa Rica for seven and a half years and have to admit, there are a few misconceptions some folks have about our lives here. Misconception #4: It must be real cheap to live there. It’s more like Mexico, right, inexpensive? Again, North Americans often assume that it’s going to be less, …
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Dec 28 2014
“What are some common misconceptions people have when they hear you are retired in Costa Rica?” We’ve been living in Costa Rica for almost six years and have to admit, there are a few misconceptions some folks have about our lives here. Misconception #3: Isn’t it a 3rd world country? Do they even have Internet there? …
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