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Tam Matthews

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Semi-retired teacher and theater professional Tam Matthews moved to Costa Rica in January of 2023 with her two dogs. She writes about expat life on Substack.
A small squirrel monkey with a white face and orange fur clings to a vibrant green palm frond, illustrating the daily presence of wildlife in Costa Rica.
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Top 10 Culture Shocks You’ll Notice When You Move to Costa Rica

Even if you’ve visited a country many times before moving there, the experience shifts once you live there. Vacations offer a curated glimpse, but living somewhere reveals the unedited version.…
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Families and children playing soccer and enjoying beach activities together in Costa Rica, demonstrating community bonding and social connection
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Building Community in Costa Rica

Community matters everywhere, but in Costa Rica, it feels even more essential. It’s a gentle net that rises beneath you on the days when the power flickers out, the water…
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Costa Rica Rainy Season - Rain clouds gather over a quiet Costa Rican road as the season begins
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When the Rain Falls in Costa Rica

Walking Into the Storm In the Costa Rica rainy season, I like to walk in the rain. Not the drizzle you tiptoe through with an umbrella, but the real thing,…
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Palm trees sway under a blue summer sky on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula.
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Costa Rica, the Largest Blue Zone

The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, with its rolling hills, verdant green farmlands, and breathtaking Pacific Ocean, has changed my outlook on life. Its beauty was one of the main…
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Arenal Volcano National Park, with Arenal Lake in the foreground.
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Costa Rica

Two years ago, I took a leap of faith, packed three suitcases, grabbed my two dogs, and moved to Costa Rica. I had visited several times and done some research,…
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How to Move Abroad
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How to Move Abroad Without Losing Your Mind or Going Broke

As an American expat living in Costa Rica for two years, I have seen many people jump headfirst into the adventure of how to move abroad, only to end up…
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