The views from our condo never get old. No matter the time of day, there is a beautiful view. Seeing the sunset over the mountains, the lights of the city beginning to twinkle and the sky begins to darken, the full moon dipping below the horizon in the early hours of the morning. I haveContinue reading “Views from our Costa Rican Home”
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A Peek into Our Neighbourhood: Granadilla, Costa Rica
When the global pandemic reached Costa Rica, like in many other countries, everything came to a halt. We have both been working from home and staying inside. However, one can only stay inside for so long. So, we started going on afternoon walks to explore our neighbourhood which, admittedly, we haven’t really done since weContinue reading “A Peek into Our Neighbourhood: Granadilla, Costa Rica”
Life Update from Costa Rica: 2020 So Far…
It’s been a while since we’ve provided an update on life in Costa Rica. I don’t know about you, but for us, 2020 has already felt like the equivalent of 7 years. How is it only May? And how is it that we’ve already been in Costa Rica for 11 months. Starting 2020 with aContinue reading “Life Update from Costa Rica: 2020 So Far…”
Driving in Costa Rica: not for the faint of heart
There is consensus on the internet that driving in Costa Rica is unpleasant, to say the least, and should be avoided at all costs. I did my research. I read that. But to live in San Jose means to drive in San Jose. So, you adapt.
Living in Costa Rica: a 6-month review
I can’t believe that we’ve already been living in Costa Rica for six months. We are halfway through our one-year abroad and have already experienced so much and yet, have many more things to check off our Costa Rica Wanderlist. Life definitely looks different for us these days since moving here and adapting to theContinue reading “Living in Costa Rica: a 6-month review”
5 Ways Our Lifestyle Has Changed in Costa Rica
When we moved to Costa Rica, I knew our life as we knew it would change. The life we have been living in Costa Rica certainly looks different than the one we live in Canada. Without trying and without really noticing, our day to day lifestyle has completely changed over the past 6 months. LifestyleContinue reading “5 Ways Our Lifestyle Has Changed in Costa Rica”
A Window to Life in Costa Rica: 4 Months In
Slow down, time! I can’t keep up! The last 4 months have been flying by. We are already a third of the way through our one year stay in Costa Rica. So, what have we been up to since our last life update 2 months ago? Where to even begin? Well, it started with aContinue reading “A Window to Life in Costa Rica: 4 Months In”
Home: A Person, place, or feeling?
After being in Costa Rica for almost two months, Rob and I headed back to Canada. Mostly for Blue Skies Music Festival (the greatest place in the world), but also to visit friends and family. Oh, and also, to work in our Toronto offices. When we were in Canada visiting, I found myself referring toContinue reading “Home: A Person, place, or feeling?”
Two Months In Costa Rica: Settling in and Lessons Learned
It’s been 2 months (plus a bit) since we have relocated our lives to Costa Rica and boy, what a whirlwind it has been. Time needs to sloooow down! Settling (but not in the bad way) As it goes with moving anywhere, there is always an adjustment period where you are figuring out your newContinue reading “Two Months In Costa Rica: Settling in and Lessons Learned”
Moving to Costa Rica: Our Process in Making the Move
Let me tell you, moving to a new country is no joke. There are so many things to consider and do and pack and unpack and organize and it’s exhausting just thinking about it. And doing it in a condensed amount of time makes it that much more chaotic. It seemed that throughout this process,Continue reading “Moving to Costa Rica: Our Process in Making the Move”
Window To Our World 