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Why it’s Easier to Live Greener in Costa Rica
Many people wish to live a more ecofriendly lifestyle, but find they just can’t get into the groove of it.Society in the States hasn’t quite caught up to the rest of the Western World, as far as the...
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Tico Astronaut, Franklin Chang, Answers Questions about New Book
In a recent Q&A, Chang tells fans about the “American Dream” and how to achieve such success in Costa Rica.
As one of the first Latin Americans to venture into space and a NASA Hall Of Famer, Dr. Franklin Chang...
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San Jose: a first impression of a modern Latin American city
There’s a gap that is found somewhere between Tijuana and the Amazon rain forest that doesn’t receive a great deal of coverage.We don’t know a huge amount about Costa Rica in Britain. In truth, while doing some research...
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Retiring in Costa Rica Just Got Easier
A new inclusive retirement package comes complete with Costa Rican residency.Retirement and a life abroad have been made simpler. Inclusive one-stop-shop packages have become a popular option for many looking to reward a lifetime of hard work with Costa...
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How To Cloth Diaper in Costa Rica
With today’s technology, cloth diapers can be found in any color or print, with several mechanical options.Many parents of small children find themselves disgusted with the endless trash that disposable diapers contribute to the land fills. As first time...
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Burger King Shuts Down in Costa Rica, effective immediately
The land of pura vida may never again savor the taste of a Whopper, but that’s not the only effect of BK’s abrupt closure.If you would have known the last Whopper you bought was going to be your last,...
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Why Americans Stay Put and Never Live Abroad
Only a small percentage of Americans ever cross the ocean to live abroad. But with so many places to see, why wouldn't they?Many people grow up with plans to explore their genetic roots in Ireland or Germany, but those...
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What Can Costa Rica Learn From Honduras About Renewable Energy?
Despite the fame Costa Rica gained at the beginning of this year for going 100+ days on completely renewable energy, Honduras is giving ticos a run for their money.Honduras is now poised to overtake Mexico as the second-largest solar...
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Simple DIY Tips that Benefit the Earth and Your Wallet
Tried and true recipes for keeping clean, nourished and moisturized.Doesn’t every family have a homemade recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation? Our grandparents and great grandparents who lived during the Great Depression either made household...
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Renowned Surgeon Visits Costa Rica to Teach
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas came to prepare more doctors in Costa Rica to perform minimally-invasive thoracic surgery.Raquel Bolaños had already suffered through three aneurysms — one of which resulting in a stroke — when she went for her annual...
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The Creativity of the Expat Community in Costa Rica: A Hub of Innovation and Artistry
Costa Rica, known for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and "Pura Vida" lifestyle, has long been a magnet for...