Onward,
to paradise!
Hi, I'm Robbie. I traded the States for the Gold Coast of Guanacaste, and I write about what expat life here is actually like: the good, the weird, and the pura vida.
This is the way
Or at least, the way that worked for me.
Start Here
The complete guide to moving to Costa Rica: visas, healthcare, homes, and your first 90 days.
Pick your beach
Area guides for Coco, Ocotal, Tamarindo and beyond. Honest takes on where to land.
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Thinking about the move? Grab a video call with me and ask anything. No script, no sales pitch.
Dispatches from the coast
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The Coast Bulletin: What Expats Need to Know, November 2026
The month in Costa Rica for expats: the 2027 marchamo, the strong colón, dengue in Guanacaste, an early dry season, and new flights from Canada.
What Does a Howler Monkey Sound Like? Hear One From Guanacaste
Press play on a real mantled howler recorded in Guanacaste, then find out how an animal the size of a house cat makes a roar you can hear for kilometres.
The Midterms Were Good News. We're Still Staying in Costa Rica.
The 2026 midterms gave us real hope. Why, as American expats in Costa Rica, we're celebrating from paradise and still not moving back.
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