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Relocation counselor and life abroad mentor. Supporting expats who want to make their dream a reality. Award winning author: Rich Coast Collection

How did I celebrate my 50th birthday? Well, not ho

How did I celebrate my 50th birthday? Well, not how I thought I would. Así es la vida (such is life).… I trust and believe wildheartedly that this move is a step towards healing my broken body, fostering a deeper sense of community, and stepping into a new phase of life.

And for those wondering.... in a lot of places around the country, you won't find typical "moving trucks". So you learn to... Do what you can with what you have. One of my many mantras since moving here 12 ½ years ago.

#costarica #movingtocostaricasimplified #expatlife #movingabroad #livingabroad #livingincostarica

Balancing out the serious posts with a little humo

Balancing out the serious posts with a little humor...

I came across a facial soap product page that, in the English title, promised to “eliminate fat.” And while I knew they actually meant to say “oil” or “grease”… still, I couldn’t help but imagine if it worked on ALL the “fat” on my body. If so, I’d be buying it in bulk!

(I did reach out to the company to let them know about the error so they could correct it.)

Albeit silly, translation quirks like this are just one of the many reasons to know Spanish when you move to Costa Rica. Spanish to English (and vice versa) doesn’t always translate perfectly, and a single word can make all the difference!

#costarica #learnspanish #movingtocostaricasimplified #beagoodexpat #expatsincostarica #howtomovetocostarica #expatlife

The last time that I can remember this long of a d

The last time that I can remember this long of a duration of clouds and rain was November 2016. Grateful for the sunshine.

There has been a lot of damage all around the country from flooding and landslides. If you’re here and in a position to help, check with local groups that might be organizing relief efforts.

I wrote about Mother Nature and how to prepare for these types of weather events in my book on how to move and live here. Grab your copy on Amazon, link in bio!

#costarica #expatlife #movingtocostaricasimplified #livingabroad #movingabroad #expatsincostarica

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙩? 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

In the example I shared in yesterday's video, the person was making broad generalizations that just aren’t accurate. Ignoring real issues is a privilege, and that in itself is a problem... but it becomes even more concerning when misinformation spreads to groups of tens of thousands. Real respect for a place means acknowledging its complexities and sharing information responsibly. Here are six ways to do just that...

If you'd like more tips on how to be a good expat, get your copy of my new book, Moving to Costa Rica Simplified. Available on Amazon, in paperback and Kindle. Link to buy in bio...

#costarica #expatsincostarica #expatlife #movetocostairca #liveincostarica #movingtocostaricasimplified

On crime, privilege and being a good expat (and re

On crime, privilege and being a good expat (and really just a good human). Next post I’ll share more ways to do just that.

#costarica #expatlife #movingtocostaricasimplified #livingabroad #movingabroad #beagoodexpat #expatsincostarica

Do what you can with what you have! I couldn’t f

Do what you can with what you have! I couldn’t find long pants, but fortunately found socks and a long sleeved t-shirt. 😊

#costarica #expatlife #movingtocostaricasimplified #livingabroad #movingabroad #livingincostarica

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