Seeing a specialist at a Costa Rica public hospital
Back in March 2022, I visited a doctor at my local EBAIS (a public clinic), who assured me she...
Mother’s Day and Memories
August 15th is Mother's Day here in Costa Rica. It's associated with an event in the Catholic...
Gentrification in Costa Rica
I recently saw a comment from a foreigner in a group, addressing gentrification. It reeked of...
¡Upe!
If you’re not yet living in Costa Rica, you may not have noticed that we really don't have...
FAQ: “What should I bring with me when I move to Costa Rica?”
Bigger items (like furniture) and sentimental items (like your grandmother's wedding ring) are a...
Hurricanes in Costa Rica
Normally, Costa Rica is not in the path of hurricanes. I think since moving in 2012, we may have...
Hola! I'm Chrissy
This is my little corner of the internet where I share all things about moving to and living in Costa Rica.