Why Americans are leaving Costa Rica? I Top Reasons Revealed
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- Why Americans are leaving Costa Rica? | Top Reasons Revealed
Are you curious about why Americans are leaving Costa Rica? I’m going to share my perspective as I read an interesting statistic that 80% of Americans who move to Costa Rica end up leaving within 2 years.
Watch the video to discover the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica, things to expect when moving to Costa Rica, and what the Costa Rica expat life is like, especially if you plan on retiring in Costa Rica.
There are disadvantages of living in Costa Rica - there is no perfect country in the world.
There is also a deep healing power that comes from living in Costa Rica.
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I'm happy that you love Costa Rica.
The thing about moving to a new place whether it is a new state in the USA or a new country, is that once you move to a new place there are certain things you don't find out until you get there. For example I didn't know that Atlanta has tornados until I moved there. Plus I found that Atlanta is a group oriented place where people are very very clicky.
When I moved to Jamaica, I learned that the coastal areas are way too hot for me. I have to live high up in the mountains where it is cool and windy. I also learned that the roads are full of potholes once you leave the highways and most main roads. These are things I learned once I lived here. I had to move a few times to find a place I like. Even when I found this place I love there are still some issues I have to accept that I never thought about or knew about before I got here.
I have learned that there are some risks and discomforts I have to accept in order to live here. The benefits of living in this beautiful place out ways the negatives.
I love this! Yes, there are things you don't find out until you actually get there and no place is perfect. You are right you have to discover what truly works for you. And sometimes what you receive is more than the negatives. I love Costa Rica my heart is so alive and happy here with the simple life. I'm glad you have found your happy place in Jamaica. Thank you for sharing your beautiful wisdom.
I also can't stand extreme heat, but I can't live in the mountains anywhere because I have a genetic heart condition and can't live where there's less oxygen. 😩😩
I love your attitude and understanding towards nature and our wildlife "cousins." I sit here suffering from the carbon pollution from 2 airports, a freight train, a major interstate (I75), and all the cars in the U.S "heartland" city I'm living in. It's making us all sick here and "progress" just keeps marching on like a soul-less reaper. I would love to move to a healthy environment and live the rest of my life feeling more healthy. I'm 50 and working 9-10 hours glued to a desk- its breaking down my back just to live paycheck to paycheck. The system here built to take everything from us.
Thank you for your words. The systems have been built to take everything and keep you from the truth. There is another way if you allow yourself to receive it. The land here in CR will heal all the years of suffering. I’ll be sharing a video soon on my own healing here as I’ve worked in some of the most toxic places that almost took my soul. There is another way I promise you that. My life has not been perfect and still is not perfect today. Listen to the whispers that will guide you to freedom and light. Peace and blessings that you will see your way out as I have been able to walk out and on a journey of restoration. 🙏🏿❤️
I live in Costa Rica 23 years . From Brooklyn NY and Florida then CR. Check your shoes before putting them on scorpions like inside the shoe. I got stung 2 times.
Ouch! Yes, I stopped putting my shoes on the ground and place them upside down. Pura Vida 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷im so glad you are enjoying this country
I like the down to earth vibe in this video. Very smooth, peaceful and logical narrative.
Thank you so much. I’ve always wanted to bring that energy because that’s who I am. Life is simple here. 🙏🏿🫶🏾🇨🇷
@@createwithease Mission succeeded. Simplicity is the highest sophistication. Cheers!
What you said about the food. It's hard here in the US.Noticed also in Mexico about the fresh fruits
Whew! The food here is better than the organic in the states that is over priced. It's just sad. I'm glad you are being nourished by the fresh fruits in Mexico
I think people need to visit a place a couple of times and visit for a couple of months before making the move. I like the video because it brings up things people may have over looked. You can get some foam strips for the cracks in the doors.
Thank you for your wisdom because sometimes you don't really know until you are here and then the process of the culture shock going through that is a process as well. Ahh foam strips! This is a necessity!!!!!! Peace and blessings
I lived on/off in Costa Rica for 22 years. I'm from California, had multiple properties, amazing house by the ocean, many expat friends, avid surfer and yoga practitioner, and many good years there. I eventually sold everything and came back to the US because everything changed in myriad ways, both personal and in my community. Yes very simple living is definitely Pura Vida, fresh delicious food, beautiful environment in nature, it just depends on the person, where you live, if you have friends and a social life, and dealing with the many differences from life in the US. Enjoyed your video brought me back to some things I loved and disliked. God bless you Grace 🙏
Thank you for sharing the beauty of your journey here. Once we’ve experienced CR I don’t think the spirit of Pura Vida leaves us it continues to grow as you’re never the same. Costa Rica changes frequently 😆 there are many things you have to be aware of, but I find when I let go everything changes. I’m glad you are where you need to be and may you continue to have clarity along your journey and peace. Pura Vida 🇨🇷
@createwithease Thank you for the reply. I didn't mean to sound like a high roller. I first went to CR when I was 20, land was very cheap, and it took 3 years to build my house. Back then, it truly was Pura Vida, and still is, just depends on your mindset. I was reminiscing yesterday and binge watched a bunch of videos on why expats (80-90%) are leaving CR. Yours was one of the few with a positive perspective, and it truly is what you make of it. The community I lived in became a drug den, houses getting broken into including my own, motorcycle stolen off my porch, and other things that I couldn't tolerate anymore. But still a beautiful country, culture, and place to visit or live for those who can deal with the ups and downs of living in a foreign country. You seem to have found your happy place, enjoying nature, walks, the simple life. I wish you the best, happiness and contentment on your journey. Pura Vida!
@@cbl336 thank you! Yes, unfortunately, Ive heard about the cartels. You do have to be very aware here. I'm finding the smaller off the beaten path towns still have a sense of community but anything can happen anywhere. I'm grateful to be here. Thank you for watching 🙏🏿🇨🇷
I am living in Tanzania Afrika at this time. I been here for 4 years . We have all kinds of insects as well. I been here since 2020. I love it. Power outs, water outs but very natural. I am adjusting. Love your video! Thanks for sharing
I believe I responded to your comment if you see it twice 😅yes we learn to adapt for sure my target in life is peace, joy and fulfillment and I'd rather choose these over conveniences as I've seen life is not a guarantee. We are here to live and thrive abundantly so grateful you've found the place called home for you
Thank you! This is one of the best videos I've seen about Costa Rica. I appreciate you
Thank you so much. I try. Audio could be better but I forgot my microphone. I appreciate the comment
Im costa rican. Lived in CR for 40 years and I have never seen a scorpion 😅. This is very interesting. And she is right. We consider bugs as cool for the most part, except roaches and mosquitoes.
I’m glad you haven’t seen a scorpion you must be in a different climate. I’m trying to see the bugs as cool… not roaches and mosquitoes too 😆. I have certainly become much better. Pura Vida
I stayed in CR in the early 2000's even bought land in Puerto Viejo very near to Playa Negra, but sold it again because I needed to see other parts of the world Africa in particular, but I did like it there and hung out with the Jamaican diaspora, who made me feel welcome like I was home in Jamaica. CR is still one of the best countries in the region but things have gotten expensive so you'll have to adjust your budget accordingly 😊
Yes, prices have gone up for sure. There is one thing you can’t buy tho is pura vida! One of the best things I’ve given to myself. If you are aware of your budget and buy like locals you can make do! Jamaica awakened something different in me I didn’t know was there 🙏🏿
You have to be a lover of nature to live off grid. You provided a lot of information on living in Costa Rica.
Thank you! I absolutely love nature. I find home in nature and forests. I also wanted to paint a picture of CR and there's more 😆CR has many sides to it 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🌺
I live in Santa Ana and our rental home here has A/C units in several of the rooms. However, we don't use them since it is so expensive to do so. We installed ceiling fans throughout and have some standing fans in a few areas. We have all the windows/doors open all day long and that works for us even on the hottest of days.
As far as bugs go, we don't have many exotic bugs around here. Millipedes for sure show up during the rainy season and we just let them saunter on through for the most part - they are blind and harmless. We leave most spiders alone since they are doing the Lord's work! Nothing to be done about flies other than making sure you don't leave stinky garbage around for them to lay their eggs in. Scorpions we just sweep out of the house because they also do the Lord's work. 😁
Ants are a special kind of issue. We kill any ants that straggle in because that is a hassle that you don't want. What I have learned to do for the leaf cutter and other big ants is to feed them. Yes, I said feed them. I put fruits and veggies that are past their prime in designated areas outside in the yard. This keeps most of the ants from eating my plants and stops them from coming in the house to get the dogs food or other random things that accidentally ended up on the floor.
I love your post - thank you for sharing as It will help many people who have questions around living here. I don't miss the AC, I feel more alive being able to regulate my temperature based on nature. It feels more natural and feel more connected to the cyles of the day. I pray I get to the point of doing seeing insects as doing the Lord's work. i had a small victory with spiders because I SAW ONE in action doing the Lord's work. I have a long way to go but will take it one day at a time. I have also researched leaf cutter ants and they are pretty amazing. Like you said any ants that come in - I'm also big on pest control coz I just can't. Glad you are enjoying CR as your home. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
@@createwithease It is amazing how your body can adjust to the weather. We were so spoiled by the A/C in FL and now when I go back to visit I am cold. LOL I used to think I would rather be cold than hot, but since living here in CR that has changed!
The bug thing was an adjustment, but it is like you said about the snakes. They would rather be in their own habitat. The bugs that wind up in our home, don't want to be there. If we do come across a bug we don't know, my daughter makes an effort to catch it and place it back outside where it belongs.
Leaf cutter ants are amazing! Seeing them essentially mow my lawn is wild., but like I said, I gotta keep them away from MY plants, hence feeding them. Now that rainy season is starting up again, I doubt I will need to feed them as much because the grass and other yard plants will be growing more abundantly and the ants should have enough that they like to eat.
It's also nice seeing the birds come to our yard, make nests in our trees and swim in our pool. I enjoy taking care of our plants and watching the butterflies and hummingbirds come by. It really is a different world and I am happy to share it with nature.
Absolutely breath taking scenery. Wow!
My heart has been opened. I’ll be posting a video soon on the healing land here and I am still recovery of from the beauty I have seen.
So much useful information. Thank you 😊
You are so welcome 🙏🏿🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
This is a beautiful and honest journey. I am grateful for your videos. They carry peace. Thank you for sharing
Thank you! I am grateful you can perceive the peace here which you start to embody
I'm in Mexico. The geckos eat everything else. They are your friend. LOL I also have 2 cats. Thanks to them, I only battle ants. Which are an annoyance all on their own, but hey...could be worse. LOL
I’m glad you are embracing the nature where you are. ❤️ cats would be very helpful here as they notice even the tinest bugs. We gone pray for the ants because they have their own mind but it really could be worse. Peace and blessings to you
Thank you for your video, Grace! I totally feel you. I have a home in Hone Creek, Limon, Talamanca and I'm building an entire community 25 minutes south of Puerto Limon. The heat is comparable to the Atlanta heat, I dealt with the uneven doors by bringing loads of caulking from home, but like you - I pray that I never see a scorpion. And the banking..... I'm commuting back and forth for now, but once the community is up and running I plan to be there full time. I'd love to chat with you. Pura Vida!
Love this! Would love to connect. Maybe we can connect via Instagram or facebook messenger. Yeah, the doors are just not it. I hope to never reencounter a scopion but if I do it's all good...pura vida...I'm so happy you're building a community. I was able to experience when I moved from being off-grid. It's a beautiful way to live for sure. Let's connect.
This is a very good explanation of everything you attempt,in your very first sentence you said it All, be ready for some type of inconvenience, a great Video full of information well done.
Thank you so much. I appreciate you 🙏🏿🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
Very informative. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏🏿
Thanks for sharing your experience of living CR. Definitely on my list to visit.
I really love this country. I hope you come and discover the magic here
One thing I will
Never forget is that
One of my clients used to fly in from Costa Rica every month because she own a hotel/restaurant all of a sudden I didn’t see her for a couple of months and what happened was she ate farmed Fish 🐟 (tilapia,) and
Instead of feeding the fish with food, they fed the fish with metal and it got into her blood system. This was a vibrant woman who would run miles she came to see me an was using a walker. She was only 45 years old and her biggest deal was that the doctors were not that great in Costa Rica the medical care wasn’t top notch so she ended up having to come to the states monthly to get some sort of special treatments and seek better professional medical help..😢 so sad because she was beautiful and her husband was devastated…
This was a few years ago maybe things have changed ??? Maybe
The medical profession
Is much better now?
Thank you for sharing. I think you have to be aware and trust your instinct. I don’t eat everywhere here just like in the states too. I don’t know much about the medical here yet. I know it’s a more intimate experience, like I could directly message a dentist. Thank you for the insight
Pura Vida sis! My visit in 2017 was enough for me.
Pura Vida sis I'm glad you received what you required sis!
I LIKES THAT SHE IS GIVING US HER OPINION ON WHERE SHE IS & IF YOU ASKED SOMEONE ELSE, THEY WOULD TELLS US THEIR OPINIONS ARE TOO
Yes this is my experience, you’re experience could be different
Very informative, You Go Girl.
Thank you love! I appreciate you
Thank you for your honesty ❤👍🏿
You are welcome 🙏🏿🇨🇷
I loved the honesty and the beauty you captured of where you live. I'm subscribing❤.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I am grateful. Costa Rica opens you up to speak your truth, I used to struggle with being vulnerable, and now I can't imagine showing up without being that. This country changes you in so many ways. Peace and blessings to you. Pura Vida
Thank you i really appreciate your honest 🤭💜🌷💜
Couldn't have it any other way. Vulnerability and transparency. 🙏🏿♥️
The reason that People will continue to move to a place today and then move again after few years is because HAPPINESS is not measured by where you live, or geography, it’s all within you. It’s all inside you. A place, money, material things will never fulfill you, your mind will tell you yes, but we all know that our soul needs nothing. American is horrible, but it’s not any better else where. These day is bad everywhere, some worse than other but every place has it ups and down.
Yeeeessssssssssssss…. Happiness is a choice. I feel like there are places that invite you to see your truth of who you are. Ultimately we are whole and lack nothing. This journey of the human experience has many experiences sadness, deep joy, hurt, peace…I’m grateful for CR because it’s deepened my understanding of who I am and awakened my spiritual journey. Thank you for sharing your beautiful wisdom
Just a heads up....2 years ago the US CR exchange rate was much better, but now our dollar is devalued by approximately 28% against the Colones....
Yes, definitely notice it for sure. Everything has gone up everywhere. Thank you so much for sharing
Pura Vida! I visited CR in 2018 and loved it. The ppl are fantastic, the culture and the land ❤️💛💚 Your video was informative and had such a patience about it. I don't know if that you, or a result of you being in CR? Continued guidance and protection Sis 🙏🏾
thank you for your comment. The people are the icing on the cake. The experiences I've had with the people here are being deeply healing and I am sooooooo grateful. My patience comes from being here, you learn how to be, you learn embodiment of the earth, the people here have no separation from the land esp, especially the Tica's and Tico's and that changes the way you move in life daily. It is more slow, present and in allowance of all things because you know that you can't control anything and there is this underlying trust that all things will eventually work themselves out in divine timing. I haven't been to a country other than costa rica that invites me to practice this. Thank you for the blessings of guidance and protection sis! Truly appreciate you and sending peace, and love your way and anything else you have been asking for- may it show up with the greatest ease.
Great video & Costa Rica sounds & looks abit similar to some areas in Australia, particularly the more remote regions & the bus service sounds quite similar to the bus service here also, although it is more expensive here. We have lots of wildlife & animals here too. Costa Rica looks & sounds great. Thanks for your video.🌺💯👍
Thank you! That's interesting about the remote regions of Aussie. I have seen and heard about the Australian wildlife whew! Thank you for watching. Pura Vida!
Thanks for this very informative, keepin' it real video. 😊 I would love to visit CR in July/August of this year.
I will definitely VISIT the tropical areas to see the beautiful birds/nature, but can you recommend an area I can rent an Airbnb where there's no cockroaches or mosquitos? I hate them both, equally! 😩😩
Chile! Roaches are not my thing AT ALL. You can find good airbnbs. I NEVER stay in anything less than a 4.9 and I read almost ALL the reviews. Depending on where you'd like to stay.…. Hit me up on Facebook messenger and ill share the places I've stayed. Pura Vida
hola! happy to meet you,.. you're my new fav! i'm having a similar experience in Panama..i love it! i'll check out your other vids. btw i feel the same about spiders. chao for now. (never lived off-grid)
Thank you. I appreciate you. I’m so glad you are experiencing your home in Panama AND may you continue to receive more than you never imagined. Pura Vida 🇨🇷
Hello Grace - thanks so much for this reality check - I'm still coming to live there - even more now! What area are you in? And where are the communities? You haven't mention any specific places and CR is not as small as people think it is. Thanks again - I'm loving you videos -
Thank you! I haven’t mentioned any places for safety reasons. You do have to be aware in CR. I will be creating a Facebook group as I’ve had so many reach out. If you’re interested as we’ll be sharing the specifics hit me up on FB or IG. The next video I have coming will just melt your heart on the healing land of Costa Rica. I did a short with the waterfall and humming bird. This country is deeply beautiful and healing 🙏🏿🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷pura vida
You look so happy! And at peace. I love it! ❤
Thank you! Costa Rica has changed my life 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷♥️🌺💕
@@createwithease you are very welcome. It is noticeable!
@@sistercounselor thank you so much! I appreciate you. Pura Vida ❤️
@@createwithease Pura Vida!
@@sistercounselor pura vida mae 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
I’ve been to Costa Rica and loved it. I certainly recall seeing the trash bins on the side of the road. Are you learning éspañol? Or know it (first time watcher)?
Food in Costa Rica is so much better, agreed.
I know your root chakra is TOP TIER…I could just smell the fresh air❤.
Si mi aprende espanol. I take lessons twice a week online with a local. Mannnnnn she hard on me. I have to pronounce everything and she ain’t giving no short cuts. It’s important here especially if you plan on living fully integrated with the locals. Food is soooooooo much better just cooking food from the market brings me deep joy and buying from the sodas the food it really good. What you know about the root chakra! Thank you for mentioning that because I feel very grounded, whole and happy. It’s also about being seen by these people. Being judged all the time for being black is hard on our systems. I’m so grateful 🇨🇷🙏🏿❤️
I'm Jamaican and maybe I don't understand but, Why is it I never see Americans especially African Americans, consider moving to the USVI? USVI are part of America and with that, you have all the services and conveniences you're accustomed to. You'd be living in a Caribbean culture (formerly the Danish West Indies)yet in America with all your rights and privileges. The USVI have the same laws so you understand the rules. They speak the same language (with a Caribbean lilt) and 90% Black (including mixed people). Somebody please explain why you don't move to the USVI?
Thank for sharing. I think most is education on different areas and I have “heard” USVI is expensive. I've never been so I don't know. For me, I haven't visited the whole world, I truly listen in the moment of where I'm supposed to be. I only go to countries that call me. CR called me for a year before my feet landed here. I thank you for posting because from your post others may consider USVI. Peace and blessings
Usvi is very small
@@hhsdas6132 Ahh, thank you for the awareness and maybe it will be on my journey. I don't know. How is the cost of living there?
Probably because they do not want to live in the US or any colonialized version of it. Thus the term EXpat is applied.
Hello- honestly I never considered that I’d be welcomed or feel comfortable in Afro- Caribbean nations because of all the hateful comments I see directed towards African Americans from these areas. So, I only consider visiting and/or expatting to Costa Rica, Panama and several European countries.
*THANK YOU*
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This is the most informative video of relocating to Costa Rica.
The reason you probably don't have roaches is because geckos kill eat them.
I had no idea of the scorpions, that's possibly deadly.
Thank you for clearly explaining the hydroelectric environment.
Now I would have to live in the city for more activities. Also your area is excellent for introverts.
Excellent 👍🏾
Girl. I live ‘jungle adjacent’ here in Costa Rica, in the foothills of the mountain range. Having moved here in late February, I left the door open for airflow. Imagine my surprise when I look up and see a snake coming into my house! Several feet long, I got him out all on my own. Now the rule is windows open, door closed.😅
Hell no,😂😂... you're brave...Im South African and people think we see a lot of wildlife and we don't. We'll see the occasional small little mole snakes and that's it but if I saw that type of snake I'll be calling everything that could catch it and then still move, lol
Wow! 7 feet long! You have courage upon courage. I always see the locals leave doors and windows open.. but they have a way with being with the land here. I’m so glad you’re experiencing the Pura Vida of this place. Continued blessings 🇨🇷🙏🏿❤️
@@ashlouw5350 Chile! I would have let the snake have the house 😆😂😂
I’m in Atlanta and planning a scouting in Costa Rica in October this year. I’m a solo traveler where would suggest the area I scout. I’ll being staying in San Jose to start.
What are some of the safe places communities to live
How is the real estate as as purchasing homes vs renting
Safety is something you do have to be aware of because you are a foreigner here. I’m not an expect in areas. My strategy is get to know the locals and they will tell you. The smaller towns overall are safe but you have to know where to live. I also am not an expect in purchasing versus renting. I’d recommend renting first so you truly know if this is the country for you. I’ve noticed that foreigners will live with a Tica family or Tica person on their property especially if it’s a big one for safety reasons. Once you get here and connect with the local community the answers you need are always there
So beautyful
Thank you so much. Grateful for your comment 😍🙏🏿🇨🇷
Please help. I'm really thinking of coming to Costa Rica 🇨🇷
What questions do you have?
What about hair and getting your hair done? How has that been for you?
guuuuuurllllllll, you see my hair and sis we are struggling, I mean we struggling. I did see some Cantu hair products at a store but can't tell you anything else. I have watched other videos and have seen that puerto viejo has someone doing locs but in these other streets ain't seen nothing. I will have to get my hair done in FL for braids but otherwise, its going to be natural hairstyles. You do have to bring your own hair products for sure .
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thank you
What's the Cost of living like?
I'd say it depends on the area. The coastal areas can be pricey but I've seen different prices across the board everywhere. If you integrate within the community they will tell you who to contact for the best prices or join local FB groups. I have seen rent from $275 to $500, $700 even as high as $1000. If you are willing to live like a local the cost of living is very doable. Electric and water for a month were $30.00 but that was because I did not have air conditioning. You have to look at what will work for you but I can say you can live at $1500 a month including rent, food, and electricity. You could potentially do less depending on where you are living and how you are living. Life is simple here and I love every bit of it
Is it still possible to do a border run to live there permanently instead of applying for residency? People are saying the CR borders are trying to stop that process.
You get 6 months, after that, you will need a border run to get 6 months more.
I understand. But can you still do this with no problem regarding Costa Rica Immigration at the borders?
As the others have responded many people here don’t have residency as it’s a long process. Border runs are easy and happen with no issues. Pura Vida 🇨🇷
Thanks
That hill was real.
Who you gotta tell. Very humbling experience and it was hot. Then I had to walk another mile and half for groceries. Whew! But wouldn’t trade the experience the peace here trumps so many things
Please keep in mind that not all tropical countries have a lot of bugs and wild life.
One thing I love about places like Jamaica and Barbados is that we don't have a lot of wild life. In Jamaica we have ants, lizards, moths, mongoose, mosquitos and I never see any other bugs. We have small spiders but I never see any. We have non poisonous snakes but they are in a very small area of the country where few people live.
Barbados is similar to Jamaica but they have no snakes and they have some monkeys.
Yes, not all tropical climates have snakes or insects, so it's important to do research. I remember that about JA not having snakes because of the mongoose. Costa Rica is the jungle, no pun intended, and one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world so you will see everyTHANG I love this about CR. For example, they have tens of thousands of insect species, including around 1,200 species of butterflies, Over 220 species of reptiles and 200 species of amphibians, and over 12,000 species of plants, including more than 1,400 types of orchids....okay I'm being too nerdy. We live in a beautiful world and it's important to explore for sure.
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I am happy for you that you get to enjoy the beauty in all of the diversity that is in Costa Rica. Costa Rica looks soo BEAUTIFUL AND GREEN!
@@kuyahkudey3217it's really beautiful in this place. ❤🙏🏿🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
We have 40 legs in Jamaica .Very dangerous .
How do we find the safe places to live?
This is a good question. You do have to be aware being here. I’d say smaller towns non touristy. Your key even in these small towns is building community with the locals. They will let you know the places to go and not go. Also trusting yourself is very crucial
Thank you. I now know that this is not for me.
I totally understand. There will be places that will be for you and may you find them with deep ease
One has go realize that country that are not black dont care if you come or leave. Spanish people has their opinion of us. If you like it stay, if you dont leave. What country were you born
I thought the
Philippines was ruffing it. We have periodic brown outs, so the air con does crap out on you. The banks, and ATMS do work for you, public transportation is reliable.. We are lucky. We have ants and geckos, but the geckos are cute.Food is cheap, and plentiful. I would bet that the Philippinos are friendlier than the Costa Ricans? Enjoy your life in Costa Rica…. Pura Vida!!!
I'm glad that you've found home in the Phillippines as it sounds like a beautiful place to be. I haven't interacted with the Filipino people so I don't know all I know in North and South America is the people of Costa Rica are some of the most beautiful people I've met. May your journey continue to lead to peace and joy! Pura Vida
Grace, I appreciate your video and understand and agree with you. I am looking forward to purchasing a second home in Costa Rica. Thank you.
I love this country so much. This land is deeply healing. I recently had some healing experience on these lands that opened me so wide that I’m still in awe. May the land you buy be the land that blesses you in ways you never imagined. Pura Vida 🇨🇷🫶🏾
Maam how many years have you lived there.
I haven’t lived here for years. It may look like it because I’m deeply connected to the land here. I feel like I’ve lived here many life times as everything feels very familiar. 🙏🏿❤️
@@createwithease nice. It is great to feel connected somewhere.
@@sharinaross1865 it makes a difference. I didn’t know how much I needed this on my journey of life 🙏🏿
@@createwithease good for you to recognize that.
I can’t do the bugs no way.
It's not bad at all. You get used to it after a while. I had a major big phobia too.
I loved the food in Costa Rica. My stomach was happy, got back to the states and all hell broke loose. So, yes the food in the U.S is unhealthy.
Say it again AND very loud. The food in the US is not for us.
You need what we call a granny cart. Put your trash in so you don’t have to carry it up the hill.
I really could use that for sure. These hills are no joke - 😆🙏🏿♥️
Or even just a regular rolling trash can would work. That's what I use to haul our stuff to the designated area on my street here in Santa Ana.
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Girl I like most things you discussed but you lost me at the insects discussion. I hate bugs!!!!!
I understand. I used to have a bug phobia in the worst way but have gotten over it. Not every place will be like where I am. One day at a time with bugs for sure.
Garbage trek and wild dogs😮
Yes this life is not for everyone for sure, that garbage trek was humbling and it was hot 😆🤣🇨🇷🙏🏿🇨🇷
Country of thugs ( my experience)
nice
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I am living in Tanzania Afrika at this time. I been here for 4 years . We have all kinds of insects as well. I been here since 2020. I love it. Power outs, water outs but very natural. I am adjusting. Love your video! Thanks for sharing
Thank you sis. We learn to adapt. I'd take a life of peace over many things. Life is not guaranteed and enjoying the moments you have is what I deeply desire. Enjoy Tanzania and I'm glad you are where your heart desires to be ❤