Is Costa Rica the Fresh Start Your Family Is Looking For?
If the thought of moving your family to Costa Rica has lingered in the back of your mind, this might be the year it takes shape. The country has a…
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Carla Rodrigues
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Escape Artist’s Editorial Assistant Carla Rodrigues is a writer, editor, and creative strategist with a passion for helping ideas travel as far as people do. After building a career that spans storytelling, marketing, and international development, she joined Escape Artist to craft narratives that inform and inspire anyone ready to live beyond borders. Based in Portugal, Carla brings both creativity, precision and lived experience to her work, turning complex topics about relocation, investment, and global living into stories that feel personal, practical, and full of possibility.
A Different Way to Raise a Family Abroad
For many families, the idea of starting over overseas creeps in during everyday moments. A school morning that feels harder than it should, a commute that steals time no one…
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Costa Rica Homes for Rent: Best Areas, Prices, and Tips for Expats
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. Nothing to correct. The San Jose and Central Valley range below, $600 to $1,200, is right. A one-bedroom there measures about $645 outside the…
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The New Path for American Expats
If you’re an American thinking about living abroad, that idea usually blooms from a simple feeling: life could feel different somewhere else. Maybe mornings could begin with sea air instead…
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Retirement Visa Pathways: How to Apply and Gain Residency
Introduction Many retirees dream of spending their golden years in warmer climates, lower costs, or more relaxed cultures. For those seeking long-term legal residency abroad, one of the first questions…
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Best Countries for Second Residency: The Ultimate Guide!
The Draw of a Second Residency Borders define where we start, but not where we have to stay. A second residency is a permission slip for flexibility. It means having…
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Costa Rica Cost of Living Guide: Prices, Budgets, and Tips
Introduction Dreaming of living amid tropical breezes, verdant jungles, and friendly communities? Before packing your bags, the most critical question is: what will your dollars (or colones) actually buy? The…
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Your Guide for a Smooth Transition Moving to Costa Rica
Introduction Moving to Costa Rica is a bold lifestyle shift. Maybe you’re drawn by its sprawling rainforests, its year-round tropical climate, or the promise of pura vida. Whatever the reason,…
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Living in Portugal as an American: What to Know Before You Move
Introduction Living in Portugal as an American isn’t just a fantasy of tiled streets and seafood dinners. It’s an actual lifestyle shift that thousands of U.S. citizens are already making.…
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Cost of Living in Spain vs USA, and What It Really Means
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. We re-checked this comparison against current data for both countries. The headline conclusion holds: Spain is materially cheaper. Two of the figures below do…
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