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Michael Crump has lived in rural, Costa Rica with his wife, Janet and dog, Rose, for 11years. Mike...
Is Slapping Your Child a Crime in Latin America?
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Ecotourism in Costa Rica – Essay
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Echoes of Costa Rica or Impressions of Costa Rica from those who have not visited
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In The Days When Flying Was Fun!
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The Transito Dance!
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Zen Dog Duke Chronicles: Nothing Happens For A Reason
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
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Zen Dog Duke Dialogues: The Lock Smith, The Fiddler and The Cook
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Costa Rica Wildlife Photography
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Travelers’ Tales: Welcome Back
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Sin Semillas: A Zen Dog Guide To Living Well In Costa Rica
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The Zen Dog Duke Dialogues: No One Knows Your Name
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Travellers Tales: Karin’s Story
'Introduction by Chris Clarke'.
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Will Citizenship Add Coolness to My Already Astonishing Life in Costa Rica?
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Why Is Living in Guanacaste Good For Your Health?
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Costa Rica No. 4 Of The World’s 10 Best Places to Retire in 2017
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Costa Rica Among The Countries With The Best Healthcare In The World
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Where Expats Are Met with Open Arms
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Living Healthier in Costa Rica
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Gaining New Perspectives By Moving Overseas
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Once Again, Costa Rica Named Happiest Country In The World
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11 Facts About Costa Rica Tthat Will Surprise You
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Tips To Thrive As An expat in Costa Rica
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Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?
It's the rainy season in Costa Rica. And the season for those pesky mosquitoes. It is important to...
Expat Career Lies You Need to Overcome
Q24N via ExpatFocus - Every single struggle we experience on a daily basis; every complaint, every dissatisfaction, every...
Useful Frases/Phrases in Spanish/English
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Common Expat Dreams That Can Easily Turn Into Nightmares
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What’s it Really Like to Live in the Costa Rican Jungle?
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Why Moving to Costa Rica Did Not Solve All My Problems (In Fact It Made Them Worse)
QCOSTARICA by Karen Diaz, Huffpost - In 2012, I left my 9-to-5 job to pursue an online business....
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