In episode 28 we chat to 39-year-old Australian Philippa Kelly. Pip talks about growing up on a sheep farm in rural Australia, falling in love with one of Costa Rica's most knowledgeable nature guides, and the culture shock of moving in with yo

🇺🇸027: Terry Carlile, USA, 2 years

Feb 26th, 2021 42m

In episode 27 we sit down with Texan Terry Carlile. 59-year-old Terry chats about the opportunities which brought him and his wife to Costa Rica, why driving is less stressful here than in the states and why moving to paradise doesn’t solve you

🇺🇸026: Tresha Faye Haefner, USA, 2 years

Feb 18th, 2021 42m 58s

In episode 26 we chat to Tresha Faye Haefner, a 36-year-old from California. Tresha talks about her decision to leave Los Angeles, what she learned after moving to a country she had never visited as well as the process of importing two cats to

🇦🇺025: Corynne Bean, Australia, 17 years

Feb 11th, 2021 42m 49s

In episode 25 we chat to 40-year-old Australian Corynne Bean. Corynne opens up about how a simple Google search guided her towards Costa Rica, meeting her husband over an egg salad sandwich and her definition of success.For more information, he

🇦🇺024: Georgia Atkin, Australia, 30 years

Feb 3rd, 2021 47m 3s

In episode 24 we sit down with fellow Australian Georgia Atkin. 52-year-old Georgia reflects on her arrival to Costa Rica as an exchange student in the 80s, she describes life in the Central Valley and offers some perspective on the Costa Rican

🇺🇸023: Christopher Reidy, USA, 5 years

Jan 28th, 2021 47m 58s

In episode 23 we talk to Chicago native Christopher Reidy. 31-year-old Chris describes the culture shock he experienced when first arriving in Costa Rica, what it’s like to live at altitude, and the process of setting up his language school, Ti

🇺🇸022: Samantha Wei, USA, 9 years

Jan 21st, 2021 43m 42s

In episode 22 we chat to Samantha Wei, a 31-year-old from Washington State. Samantha recounts the story of how she turned her passion into an income, the catalyst that drove her to master the Spanish language, as well as some practical tips for

🇨🇦021: Yves Malette, Canada, 7 years

Jan 14th, 2021 36m 27s

In episode 21 we chat to 61-year-old Canadian Yves Malettte. Yves reflects on why he was always destined to end up in Latin America, his fascination with Costa Rican wildlife and why learning Spanish has enriched both his daily life and his fri

🇸🇪020: Madeleine Karlsson, Sweden, 1 year

Jan 7th, 2021 56m 28s

In episode 20 we sit down with 39-year-old Madeleine Karlsson. Hailing from Sweden, Madeline talks about the transition from materialistic Monaco to chill Costa Rica, the benefits of living in a small and connected community and why Nicoya Peni

🇨🇦019: David MacNeil, Canada, 1 year

Dec 24th, 2020 43m 16s

Click here to watch the video ofIn episode 19 we speak with 50-year-old Canadian David J. MacNeil. David talks about getting married on the beach in Costa Rica, the perks of being a digital nomad and why Costa Rica is a great place for anyone s

🇨🇦018: Penny Light, Canada, 5 years

Dec 17th, 2020 54m 42s

CLICK HERE to watch with videoIn episode 18 we sit down with a 45-year-old Canadian Penny Light. Penny opens up about the decision to leave her long-term corporate career, her working experience in Costa Rica, as well as her lifelong wanderlust

🇺🇸017: Steve Michael, USA, 6 years

Dec 10th, 2020 52m 20s

CLICK HERE to watch with videoIn episode 17, Malcolm speaks to New Jersey native Steve Michael. Steve speaks about the moment he found out he was going to be a father, family life in Costa Rica and his love for gallo pinto.For more information,

🇺🇸016: Dawn Batiz, USA, 2 years

Dec 3rd, 2020 54m 54s

In episode 16 we speak to Dr. Dawn Batiz, a chiropractor who hails from Texas. Dawn elaborates on why her profession wasn’t making her happy, her transition to a slower pace of life and why Costa Rica is the place for her.For more information,

🇦🇷015: Mariano Fernandez, Argentina, 7 years

Nov 26th, 2020 34m 19s

In episode 15 we hear from Mariano Fernandez, a 36-year-old chef born in Argentina. Mariano tells us about his experience cooking with local Costa Rican produce, the joys of seeing rain at the end of each dry season and the wide range of recrea

🇨🇦014: Lani Wilson, Canada, 2 years

Nov 19th, 2020 52m 51s

In episode 14 we sit down with Canadian-born Lani Wilson. Lani chats with us about the challenges of opening a business in a foreign country, re-adjusting her definition of the word ‘punctual’ and the thrill of finding hidden beaches.For more i

🇻🇪013: Christian Boos, Venezuela, 15 years

Nov 12th, 2020 46m 27s

In episode 13 we hear from Christian Boos, a Venezuelan waterman and all around good bloke. Christian shares with us how he came to Costa Rica on the flip of a coin, his interaction with a laidback immigration official and why Ticos (Costa Rica

🇧🇷012: Xandrah MacNamara, Brazil, 10 years

Nov 5th, 2020 53m 16s

In episode 12 we speak to Xandrah MacNamara, a 39-year-old woman of Philipino descent who was born in Brazil. Xandrah shares the joy of adopting two puppies, the convenience of potable water and the importance of seizing the moment.For more inf

🇺🇸011: Brian Carness, USA, 2 years

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 12m

In episode 11 we hear from Brian Carness, a 42-year-old born in Los Angeles. Brian chats with us about the discipline of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, his passion for fishing and how it feels to win back hours previously lost sitting on the 405.For more

🇷🇺010: Sarah Elena, Russia, 5 years

Oct 22nd, 2020 45m 43s

In episode 10 we sit down with Sarah Elena, a 28-year-old born in Russia and raised in Virginia USA. Sarah talks about arriving in Costa Rica completely unprepared, why she feels ‘generally itchy’ in Costa Rica and her journey as a single mum.

🇺🇸009: Tanner Hadden, USA, 1 year

Oct 15th, 2020 32m 26s

In episode 9 we speak to 13-year-old Tanner Hadden, born and raised in Texas. Tanner discusses the challenge of starting a new school in a different language, his dislike of bugs, and why his parents are happier and healthier since breaking the

🇬🇹008: Carolina Santos, Guatemala, 1 year

Oct 8th, 2020 37m 10s

In episode 8 we hear from Carolina Santos, a 32-year old born in Guatemala. What was supposed to be a weekend trip in March 2020 has turned into an extended vacation in Costa Rica. Carolina reflects on becoming an ocean person, hearing monkeys

🇺🇸007: Angela Pozuelo, USA, 4 years

Oct 1st, 2020 57m 15s

In episode 7 we sit down with Angela Pozuelo, a 26-year old born in Oklahoma USA. Hear about Angela’s upbringing in a military family, her experience giving birth in a Costa Rican public hospital, and access to fresh vs processed food. For more

🇳🇱006: Jonathan Nils Van der Spruit, Netherlands, 10 years

Sep 24th, 2020 56m 28s

In episode 6 we hear from 20-year-old Jonathan Nils Van der Spruit. Born in Amsterdam, Jonathan shares some special memories of his late father, his high school experience in Costa Rica and how to find peace of mind.For full show notes, head to

🇰🇪005: Tommy Potterton, Kenya, 4 years

Sep 17th, 2020 28m 49s

Born in Kenya and raised on the beaches of Cornwall in the UK, 29-year-old Tommy Potterton made his way to Costa Rica 4 years ago to work as a surf coach for the prestigious Surf Simply. Join us for episode 5 as Tommy shares his decision to lea

🇺🇸004: Bari Lehrman, USA, 18 years

Sep 10th, 2020 1h 21m

This week in episode 4 we will hear from Bari Lehrman, a mother of two born in New York. Bari chats with us about making the switch from bagels to rice and beans, falling in love during a boat trip to Cocos Islands and the pros and cons of rais