Tips from expats and experts around the world about moving abroad and expat life.
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Please stop by our blog, A Dull Roar, to see what's up with us currently. I'm on my third career in life that of being voluntarily unemployed! The first two were house construction and later hi-tech as a software engineer. I was fortunate to be able to retire early in Costa Rica back in '07. With my wife and younger son we bought land and built a dream house with that million-dollar view you hear so much about. We spend time raising coffee, bananas, and fruit trees. My wife is an accomplished artist and has discovered new media to express herself here including beautiful ceramic mosaics. Pura vida! |
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22 of 22 pages Getting Discounts in Costa Rica
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When purchasing anything in Costa Rica, even new items, always ask the shop if they can give you a discount. This is a common request from Ticos who are watching every penny so vendors are used to it. (Continue Reading)
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Real Estate Due Diligence
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When you buy property in another country, be sure to perform extra due diligence about the property and parties involved. Never use the lawyer of the seller, no matter how convenient it may seem. (Continue Reading)
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Rent before you buy, especially in Costa Rica
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The axiom to “rent before you buy” that is given to potential expats is especially true in Costa Rica. For a country the size of West Virginia, it has an incredible number of climate zones and micro-climates that depend on the season, proximity to an ocean and elevation. (Continue Reading)
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Best practice when choosing lawyer in less developed country
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When you choose a lawyer in your new country, be sure to ask for a minimum of three references and follow through on checking those. Make sure the lawyer was doing similar work to what you need for those references. (Continue Reading)
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Maximize the space in your moving container
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Most people move their household goods to their new country via cargo container. Typically, the company gives you two free hours to load a 40-foot container after which they charge a large hourly fee. (Continue Reading)
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