Expat Relocation Stories: Costa Rica


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Are you thinking about relocating to Costa Rica, but unsure of where to start? This book is designed to give readers an account of what life in Costa Rica is really like. "Ticos" are some of the nicest people in the world, not surprisingly since Costa Rica has been rated the #1 happiest country in the world by the Happy Planet Index. Costa Rica is known for having a high life expectancy, high levels of experienced well-being, and a low ecological footprint. In this interview with British expat and Costa Rican travel agent, James Michael, you will learn first-hand what it is like to live and work in Costa Rica as a non-native.




Two Weeks in Costa Rica


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A combination travelogue and guidebook that tells the humorous tale of the authors' vacation in Costa Rica while also giving valuable travel tips.




Cut the Crap & Move To Costa Rica


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This "How-to" guide contains information about the process of moving internationally, specifically to Costa Rica. The basics of what people need to know during the first two years after relocating are covered. Several topics are discussed-Schools, Banking, Housing, Work, and Transportation to name a few. In addition, the authors share stories of their personal experiences and insights about the process of relocation to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Tips give the insider information that helps smooth the process for re-locators. For those choosing the Tamarindo area, Recommendations are given for various businesses, restaurants, and professionals. Includes useful:¿ Tables¿ Equations¿ Websites




How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do


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There has to be more to life than this. How many times have you said that to yourself lately? You are not alone. There has never been a better time to take the leap and move abroad. Four-time expat and travel expert Jessica Drucker distills 15 years of living, working and traveling abroad into an amazingly simple recipe that anyone can follow. In the long tradition of Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Work Week, Marie Kondo's decluttering framework and Bill Bryson's travel memoirs, How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do provides a practical step-by-step guide and personal anecdotes to get you abroad, whether you're looking to start over, retire, reignite your career, or show your kids the world.Drucker demystifies the process of setting up life in a different country, clarifying topics such as: **How to finance your move**How to get a job abroad **How to pay your taxes **How to blend in like a spy, even when you stick out like a sore thumb**How to learn any language. This book is for you if: You want to escape the rat race, Your heart breaks after every vacation, You spent your childhood dreaming of living abroad, but don't know when you are going to take the leap, You have always thought you would retire abroad (why not go now?), You're tired of the politics, consumerism or 5am starts, You are looking for somewhere safer for your kids (or your sanity!), You are tired of a dead-end job or career, You feel like you will never get to a place where you 'have enough', You know you want to move abroad but others around you think you have lost your mind.When you move abroad, you join nearly nine million other Americans who have decided to do the same. There is nothing magical that got them there and not you. They simply committed to the idea and followed a process. How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do connects you to that group of people, helps you sidestep expensive and time-consuming pitfalls, and helps you get realistic about how to make your




Unraveling the Mysteries of Moving to Costa Rica


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Ever wonder what it would be like to leave the U.S. and move to the tropics? This book deftly blends the personal story of the author (who, along with her husband and parents, moved from Maine to Costa Rica) with incredibly helpful practical advice. A wonderfully readable resource for anyone considering moving to Costa Rica. First in the Mainers in Costa Rica series.










Why We Left


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"It was 12 years ago when I moved to Mexico, leaving my comfortable, familiar life and community, driving by myself to start a new life in a foreign country. Some sort of bravado or naivete or, as my friends would say later, courage, allowed me to pooh-pooh concerns about all the unknowns- culture, language, customs-and head off nonetheless."And so begins one of the more than two dozen essays in this anthology, written by "regular" women about their "regular" lives and how they decided to change everything and move to Mexico. In simple, engaging words straight from the heart, the contributors to Why We Left share their plans and preparations, hardships and challenges, joys and satisfactions as their journeys to new lives in Mexico unfold.




Costa Rica Chica


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Fed up with the "more, more, more" mentality of North America, Jen and her husband Greg make the unusual choice of quitting their jobs in their early 40's, selling everything, and moving to Costa Rica with just 9 suitcases. Find out what made them consider this in the first place, how they did it, and why they have no regrets! Bonus chapters include Jen's special recipe for making bite-sized éclairs and a packing list for YOUR move to Costa Rica!




Talking Tico


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Costa Rica is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the Americas with some of the world's most attractive natural surroundings teeming with wildlife. Most visitors spend years saving up for a trip of a lifetime, or perhaps even a honeymoon, but Joe decided to move there for ten months to get a closer look at life in and around Costa Rica. Over the course of his time abroad, Joe brings his experiences to life alongside the history of the region as he travels throughout Costa Rica and its Central American neighborhood with stops in Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala. Xenophobic expatriates, delicious food, vibrant market scenes, an epic battle with Mothra, and inevitable culture clashes all make an appearance in Talking Tico, leaving readers with a new impression of this fascinating region.




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