After relocating to Costa Rica, it is important to stay busy to avoid boredom. Fortunately, Costa Rica offers 100s of both indoor and outdoor activities and venues. One important event is the Festival of Whales and Dolphins which takes place annually at Bahía Ballena (Whale Bay) near the town of […] The post An exciting […]
As I have alluded to in my books and the previous article, traveling by bus is affordable in Costa Rica since the cost is no more than $10 dollars to travel to most places in Costa Rica. Bus schedules for both long-distance travel and routes within the city can be […] The post 7 tips […]
No reason to be bored while living in Costa Rica. Just look at some of the activities enjoyed by Costa Ricans and expats the weekend of May 5-7.. This is a sample of what was available around the country but mostly in the Central Valley. Many activities a Free for […] The post A lot […]
Costa Rica has hundreds of interesting year-round activities for keeping busy and happy. There are always things to do throughout the country, especially in the Central Valley and around San José. A number of events are free or very affordable, which should please retirees who want to stretch their money. […] The post Retired expats […]
Few people know that Friday, October 14th , is World Egg Day. Eggs have often been demonized, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Below are some of the nutritional and health benefits eggs provide. Eggs provide biotin for the organism which can improve a person’s hair, skin and […] The post Health and […]
For over the last 30 years I have been successfully helping expats move to Costa Rica. About forty percent who move here, return home. There are a variety of reasons—among them the Spanish language, adjusting to the culture, sickness, missing family in their home countries, or in many cases nostalgia. […] The post Expats do […]
Bus travel is both affordable and accessible. Tourists, expat retirees and Costa Ricans can travel by bus to virtually any part of the country. Costa Ricans who cannot not afford an automobile depend exclusively on the country’s many bus lines to be able to travel to and from their jobs. […] The post Traveling by […]