Last Updated: August 19, 2025 San Gerardo de Dota is a little-known destination in the remote mountains south of Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose. The village is set deep …
House Sitting: Build a Perfect House Sitter Profile
Last Updated: May 10, 2023 In another article, we shared about how to save money on accommodations through house sitting. We explained how the process works, the three best websites …
House Sitting: How to Live in Costa Rica for $2,000 a Year
Last Updated: May 10, 2023 You’re probably reading this and saying to yourself, this can’t be true. How can you live somewhere exotic like Costa Rica and pay just a …
Where We’ve Lived in Costa Rica
Over the past thirteen months, we’ve lived in eight towns across Costa Rica. From the Pacific to the Caribbean, we dragged our eight suitcases through booming resort towns, quaint mountain …
Tirimbina: An Eco-Treat in Sarapiqui
Last Updated: June 20, 2025 If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path nature experience in Costa Rica’s northern lowlands, Tirimbina Biological Reserve should be on your list. This private reserve and …
Catarata del Toro: A Hidden Gem in Costa Rica
Last Updated: July 8, 2025 If you’re visiting Poas Volcano or the northern lowlands around Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, be sure to take a day trip to the stunning Catarata …
6 Great Eats Around Lake Arenal
Anyone who has driven around Lake Arenal on their way from La Fortuna to Monteverde knows about all of the crazy signs. Every couple of miles, there’s a random, handmade …
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365 Days in Costa Rica [VIDEO]
We took over 5,000 photos during our first year in Costa Rica and used them to create this video. We journeyed across the country, living in eight towns and visiting so many amazing beaches, …
Our First Year in Costa Rica
Today marks our one-year anniversary of living in Costa Rica. It’s hard to believe that a year ago today we were arriving in San Jose with nothing but eight suitcases …
Monteverde, Costa Rica: A Forest in the Clouds
Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Located in the country’s northwestern mountains at the Continental Divide is Costa Rica’s top ecotourism destination, Monteverde. Translating to Green Mountain, this small town, originally …