A half decade (yes, five years!) has passed since we first boarded that plane to Costa Rica with our eight mismatched suitcases and twinkles of adventure in our eyes. When …
4 Years in Costa Rica: Settling Into the Every Day
Another year update. It seems surreal. When we first moved to Costa Rica in 2013, we counted those first weeks, months, and even years with amazement. “Wow, I can’t believe …
Living in Costa Rica: Three Year Update
It seems like it was only a few months ago that we were writing our two-year update on living in Costa Rica. But this past weekend, we just breezed by …
Applying for Residency in Costa Rica Without a Lawyer
After spending almost three years in Costa Rica, coming and going on a tourist visa, we have decided to apply for residency. This is a big step for us as …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 3, the Paperwork
In our first two posts on having a baby in Costa Rica, we discussed prenatal care (Part 1) and delivery (Part 2). In this post, we’ll go through the much …
Where to Live in Costa Rica: Planning Your Research Trip
So you’re narrowing down different countries to retire or move to. Or maybe you’re already sure that Costa Rica will be your new home. Beautiful beaches, wildlife, rolling mountains, and …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 2, Delivery
In our first post about having a baby in Costa Rica, we shared our experience with prenatal care. We covered public vs. private healthcare, and how we picked our doctor …
Where to Buy Baby Stuff in Costa Rica
We’ve mentioned in the past about how it can be difficult to find certain items in Costa Rica. Up until this point, this has been fine. With just the two …
Costa Rica Moving Checklist
Moving abroad can be very stressful. We remember what it was like getting ready for our big move to Costa Rica from Boston in 2013. Selling our stuff and condo, …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 1, Prenatal Care
With only weeks until our new addition arrives, we thought it was time to start sharing our experience of having a baby in Costa Rica. Moving here, we knew that …