@justachicaincostarica
American expat in Costa Rica
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Lives in Liberia
Registration: 27 February 2014
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How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
You're welcome! Thanks for reading! I really hope that people hear what we are saying and at least try to learn the language of the place where they are living. Thanks again! :) Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Right? That's what makes it scary. I applaud anyone who takes the plunge and lives abroad - it is an amazing experience that can change your outlook on life completely. However, I feel that it is not only rude, but also pretty ignorant to not even ... Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Yeah it is really crazy how many people live here without the intention of learning Spanish. The expat communities allow this though because you can go to any restaurant, bar, event, etc. and all of the workers can speak Spanish. But that isn't ... Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
LOL nevermind. I just read your bio haha But still, great advice. Thank you for your support and added wisdom to my post =) Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Very useful tips! Thank you, SamRamon! Are you Latino? If so, WOW! Your English is fantastic!! Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Thank you very much, and thank you for reading =) I really hope that a few people take my advice! Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Someone has a high horse. Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Awwww well it's not that they were heartless. They had given her some pain medicine at that point (I think), but there were just some standard questions that needed to be answered before they could really help her. I am pretty sure that happens in ... Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ... Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
No actually I just want to learn to speak with friends and for personal growth. I don't want to learn for job possibilities. Thank you, though. Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Thank you, wjwoodword, for your great advice! I actually had been thinking about starting to learn a little Portuguese, but I will definitely put it off now. Thanks =) For you, I would say go for French. If you are trying to learn another language ... Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Haha unfortunately no :( I would love to learn another language next, but first I need to master Spanish. Any suggestions? I am thinking about Portuguese or Italian =) Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it. Also, congrats on all your accomplishments, they are impressive. Read More
How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
John C: Thank you for your insight, however, I'm not sure you saw the point of my story. Read More
The most important advice you'll get as a would be expat! by James
It never ceases to surprise me the number of people who immigrate to a foreign country that expect to find work in that country despite the fact that they are unable to speak the local language. As someone who has been teaching English for over 25 ...
This is excellent. Well said! Read More