Country: Costa Rica

Tis’ The Season To Be Bitten In Costa Rica

3 Steps to Keep You Safe The green season could also be called the slithering season due to the increase of snake sightings. The rain brings the snakes closer to residences, because of this fact, you should know a few

Jacqueline Bain, Orosi Valley

Who are you?
 I am a woman in my mid-twenties from Minnesota, United States. I went to undergraduate in Arizona and gained a BA in Social Psychology. I then went on to earn my MA in Social Entrepreneurship from a

Shannon Enete, Central Pacific Coast

Who are you? I’m an outdoor enthusiast from San Diego, California who loves to meet new people from around the globe. I absolutely love kayaking, hiking, camping, surfing, and exploring. I am married to an extraordinary woman, Cammy Enete whom

Becoming an Expat: Costa Rica

Expat Focus talks to Shannon Enete about her latest book, “Becoming an Expat: Costa Rica”, a guide to your new life in Costa Rica. It explains what living in Costa Rica is like without sugarcoating, covering the good, the bad,

Casey Bahr, American expat blogger in Costa Rica

<iframe width="400" height="225" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/i24VAH7Dhj0?list=UUB21b-C4O2aXm7H18_GsXMQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Casey’s blog: adullroar.blogspot.comCasey’s Expat Focus column: www.expatfocus.com/casey-bahrSee below for interview transcript.Expat Focus: So Casey, you’re currently living in Costa Rica. Could you tell us a bit about the culture and what it’s like to

Jerry Nelson, San Jose

Who are you? My name is Jerry Nelson. I am a 57yo male from America. As a freelance photojournalist, I get to travel many different places and experience many different things. Much different than the life I would’ve had if

Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a land of sunshine, educated and friendly Ticos (as the Costa Ricans are called), and affordable prices for real estate and cost of living. The country offers its residents 23 distinct climates to choose from, one of

John G. Dungan, Arenal

I am a retired RN, married for 44 years to a retired school teacher. We moved to Costa Rica in April of 2009, after researching and preparing for nearly ten years. We had purchased a small lot about seven months