Cimarrones
I was quite happy living in the beautiful city of San Francisco but always intriqued with the idea of living overseas - the opportunity to meet new people, learn a new language and experience a new culture. In 1997 a job opportunity came up in Saudi Arabia, and I accepted it, thinking I would be away for just one year, you know, for the epxperience . It has been 15 years and I am still overseas! What has really been the 'icing of the cake' so to speak about my expat experience is discovering Costa Rica. In 2009, I decided to make some overseas investments and I did a great deal of research, which culiminated in the purchase of my own bit of tropical paradise on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Unilke most investors, I purchased this property 'sight unseen" while I was still residing in the middle east. I was able to do this because of the honesty and intergrity of the folks at Grand View Estates. A few months after my purchase I was able to visit Costa Rica for the first time, and fell in love with my property and the country. Since then I have become business partners with Gill Phelan in Phase 4 of Grand View Estates.
Frankly speaking, all I can say is that the past 15 years have truly been extraordinary! I have made so many friends from around the world and seen places that I never dreamed that I would. Now that I will be settling to Costa Rica, I am looking forward to a wonderful and affordable lifestyle, and one that is alot closer to home (USA)
Living overseas in not for everyone, and those that choose to do it have an interest in broadening their horizons and learning more about the world, as well as improving their lifestyle. As North Americans, we must be open minded and learn to appreciate the differences in other cultures and communities and not always compare them to what we have back home,. I have seen that this isn't always the case, and I regret that these attitudes will deny these persons the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of other cultures. Fortuanately, most of the expats I have met in Costa Rica are doing all that they call to enjoy the experience. Learning for example, that it is never too late to adopt another language!
An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Playa Jaco , Costa Rica
An expat living in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica enjoys the family-focused Costa Rican culture and the slower pace of life. She has great tips to help newcomers adapt to life in Costa Rica.
An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Mal Pais, Costa Rica
An expat in Mal Pais, Costa Rica provides a detailed culture shock report that offers a great example of someone who has learned to roll with the punches that come with expat life in a somewhat remote location. Covers everything from mosquitoes, to finding products from the local grocer, to getting your laptop repaired. And don't for get about the fruit bats and monkey poop!
An Expat Discusses Living in Montezuma, Costa Rica
An expat in Montezuma, Costa Rica talks about learning to live more simply, let go of material things and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and life. But, you'll also have to adjust to living without Starbucks, driving on very bumpy roads, lots of insects and rainy season.
An Expat Discusses Living in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
Playa Potrero is a small fishing village just north of Playa Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. An expat living in Playa Potrero talks about what it's like living in this beach town with lots of North Americans and tourists.
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