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6 Benefits of waking up early in Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Waking up early morning is horrible for many of us unless you’re a farmer.  Normally, people who live in a colder climate go to bed late and wake up late. Some have a really hard time adjusting to that when they move to Costa Rica! Nonetheless, when you live in…

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Adjust to food in Costa Rica

Do you think you will be able to adjust to the food in Costa Rica? Moving to another country is a much bigger step than most think it is. Especially when it’s about trying to adjust to the food in Costa Rica. There is so much information available online. Nonetheless, I find that only a few…

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Before moving to Costa Rica – consider the people location

How important is to consider the location before moving to Costa Rica? Everybody knows that buying a house, it is all about location. The physical location is most vital, but what about the “people location”? If you are considering moving to Costa Rica, it is critical to plan. There are people who “stick a pin…

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Are Costa Ricans proactive or not?

One of the most difficult things for me adapting to the Costa Rican culture has been the fact that Ticos are not really proactive.  Of course, there are those who are, but they are an exception. Most are pretty reactive. If you wonder, yes I am still trying to adapt to a different culture after…

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A lo Tico – Learn Spanish the Tico way

A lo Tico is a Spanish dictionary with words used in Costa Rica. A week or so ago, in another blog, I asked you to learn Spanish and told you how the Ticos will respect you if you make an effort to learn their language. Today, I’ll make it even more interesting for you. You…

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Absolutely trying hard to adjust in Costa Rica

Trying to adjust in Costa Rica is very hard work, did you know that? In November 2009, I was introduced by an old client, to a very unusual couple. I mean unusual because they were much younger than most of my clients.  This couple is barely in their 30’s. Husband Ethan, the 7-month, his pregnant…

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