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What are pegas, sobados and sobadores in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica pegas or empachos are synonymous with indigestion. When this occurs the lymph nodes are affected and the stomach becomes inflamed with food getting stuck there (pegar means to stick or get stuck). This suposedly happens when the food doesn’t agree with a person causing a digestive problem. […]
Costa Rica’s peak of the rainy season doesn’t affect my monthly relocation tours
In Costa Rica there are two seasons: Summer which runs from the end of November (noviembre) to about mid-April (abril) and the green or rainy season which extends from mid-April to mid-November. The months of September and October are the wettest of the year in Costa Rica. This year, it […]
The ‘Happiest Countries in the World’ list does not reflect the ones attracting Black expats
Statistics and polls annually released to determine the happiest countries in the world don’t reflect where Black expats are migrating. “Happiness” is an emotional state typically characterized by feelings of joy, excitement, and fulfillment. While what makes an individual happy is completely subjective, we can generally all agree happiness is […]
The Cheapest Countries to Retire Around the World
Where to retire cheaply abroad — and how much you could save in each destination. Retirement plans are as unique as the individuals who are looking forward to the day when work, at least as they know it, comes to an end. For some, retirement can mean a career change […]
Reasons Why Costa Rica is Expensive and solutions for expats
The cost of living in Costa Rica seems prohibitive to many people, in particular, expats from North America who have a fixed income and have to budget their money. I would like to point out that as far as expats are concerned, it is a huge mistake to equate the cost of […]
Costa Rica adds four new national symbols
Most foreigners who move here know little about Costa Rica’s history or national symbols. I have listed descriptions country’s national symbols and the approximate dates that they were officially proclaimed as part of the country’s heritage. The list includes The coat of arms, the nation’s famous three-colored flag, the Guaria Morada (flower), the Guanacaste tree, the […]
Why real estate is so attractive in CR with inflation and high housing prices in the US?
In many areas of the U.S., the real estate market is red hot. A good number of those who sell their homes are making a handsome profit. For example, this is what a good friend in California recently told me after selling his home for top dollar and a long […]
Beer-loving ex-pats should know Imperial beer has a new image
Some excerpts from QCosta Rica Costa Ricans, tourists, retirees, and other expats have always loved Costa Rica’s famous Imperial which is basically synonymous with Costa Rica. It can even be found outside Costa Rica in countries like the United States. The beer’s popular logo adorns a variety of objects like […]
Costa Rica is among the best countries for Americans who want to live abroad
Recently, there have been two separate articles from Travel and Leisure about the best countries for Americans and others to retire around the world. “According to the U.S. State Department, millions of Americans are actually doing it. The idea of uprooting is far less far-fetched than it used to be, […]
Valuable tips for getting the best advice about living in Costa Rica
Because of Costa Rica’s popularity and business opportunities, a whole slew of enterprising foreigners has relocated here. Unfortunately, some of these people may lack qualifications and experience in their fields of endeavor. Do not get me wrong! There are some highly qualified native English speakers here. Nevertheless, one should be […]