Using accents when writing or speaking in Spanish is important - not just because it's the correct way to write (or pronounce) but because leaving them out can completely change the meaning of what youâre saying. Por ejemplo. âFeliz Año Nuevoâ means Happy New Year....
Q: Is Costa Rica disability friendly? A: Yes⊠and no. In some ways, yes... there are ramps, accessible parking spaces, and laws meant to support inclusion. But the reality on the ground can be uneven. Literally. Sidewalks arenât always flat or well maintained, and...
In addition to my relocation work, Iâm now also a licensed REALTORÂź here in Costa Rica. Having bought and sold properties in both California and Costa Rica, Iâve experienced the differences firsthand. Homes are built differently here. The buying process is different....
Choosing a school for your child in Costa Rica is a big decision - especially with so many options, from local public schools to private international academies. To help make the process easier, hereâs a list of key questions to ask when looking at both public and...
Back in March 2022, I visited a doctor at my local EBAIS (a public clinic), who assured me she would submit a referral for me to see a rheumatologist. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, the paperwork never went through. I even took a trip to San José to follow up, only...
August 15th is Mother's Day here in Costa Rica. It's associated with an event in the Catholic Church, Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It's actually a national holiday, which means that people who are working will get paid extra. As I was prepping this blog, I was...
I recently saw a comment from a foreigner in a group, addressing gentrification. It reeked of colonialism. And honestly, it made me a little nauseous. But what really disturbed me is that a well-known person in these groups replied, praising the comment as brilliant...
Normally, Costa Rica is not in the path of hurricanes. I think since moving in 2012, we may have had two Category 1 hurricanes and only in certain parts of the country. That being said, we can and do get severe tropical storms. Even more so when weâre in a La Niña...
So I knew this would happen... LOL. As soon as I hit publish and released the book, the new law about driving in Costa Rica was published in the national newspaper, La Gaceta - which means it became an official law. For those who aren't aware, prior to the new law,...
Living in Costa Rica, I often find myself pondering our world â the space we occupy in it, the things we take for granted, and what we consider normal. It can be so easy to lose perspective on what we want versus what is enough. The other day, I experienced a series...
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