I am a single man 71 years old. who is planning to move to Costa Rico. Many of the Costa Rico videos are posted by couples. I want to thank you for your perspective as a single man.❤
I have lived in CR for 10 year (Scottish) and this is the most honest and fair channel about CR living form an ex pat I have come across. You earned a subscriber here.
Thank you for your seemingly heartfelt video & sincerity, was refreshing to watch. Just turned 62 & took early retirement so been working on my plan. You seem like a man of character and my hats off to you. I appreciate your work and thank you again for your time to make this. JW -Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
This is the first video I came across from Costa Rica Story. It's a very down to earth real summary of everything. Good Job. Hope to be able to learn from your wisdom. Thanks
I agree with so many of these things. There are plenty of people here who will see what they can extract from you whether it be your money or your time. Definitely choose your friends wisely. I learned the hard way a few times.
Hello, First time watcher, and so grateful for the synchronicity of finding you. I’m just back from Costa Rica and creating a two year plan to relocate. I wanted to look at both sides, not just the beach and sunsets, but to get a reality check without putting myself off of being brave to relocate at 57 years young. This was the perfect video as all the other writers have pointed out. I love and live your life lessons, which I too have learned as many people have taken my kindness for weakness. I appreciate your humility, I resonate with where you are now. Thank you so much for sharing your experience honestly, your words reflect the man you are. 😊 you have another subscriber and look forward to coming out next year Mar 2025 to spend time in your company to learn more. Stay blessed, you are truly appreciated 🙏🏽💜
Thank you very much for your kind words and I am happy you are enjoying the videos. Congratulations on you upcoming adventures and I look forward to assisting you any way I can. Thanks again for you message and positive vibrations 🙂👍
I'm a single woman considering a permanent move to Costa Rica. I just found your RUclips channel, and I resonated with your personality. Thank you for doing the Videos.
1st viewing your channel. I'm 68 and considering moving somewhere, CR is on the list. However I enjoyed watching this and about to watch the other one.
Thanks for watching and welcome aboard. I have over 350 videos and counting, with many playlists, I hope you enjoy them and I appreciate your viewership. Welcome aboard 🙂👍
So we had this Patrol Base set up in the jungle and we ran night patrols from Howard AFB - Arraijan - Rodman Naval Station ...a really big area to cover so we were on 30 day rotations....30 days in the jungle and 7 days back at Rodman eating real food and drinking beer at night ..... The only water we had was for drinking ...brushing ones teeth.. and like making coffee ..... After about a week we smelled just like the jungle and the insects did not seem to pay much attention to us... Sleeping during the day was very difficult ...one day I woke up around 13:30 to see that I was surrounded by thousands of ants workers that had made trails like highways all around me but never touched any of my gear ...sleeping mat ...water ...pack...radio Ect......... Your Creepy Crawley mention brought this memory back ..... Thanks ...Excellent Video .....Ive traveled all over the World either solo or with companion... If we may we would to add to your story or future video................. Your Safe in the Hotel or Apt is ONLY safe when you are present ....its there for you to secure some valuables when you have friends over or a date Ect.......... 73
I appreciate your channel, the insights you provide as well as the infos. Never mind the haters. It's not that they don't like you, They hate themselves and that's all they have to offer to the world. Flush their comments, block them and forget them. They are living in a dark place and they want to drag anyone, who would pay attention to them, in this dark bottomless place. Your channel is useful to some who cares like you. Thank You! Take care. Keep doing your best. God bless! I'm looking into Costa Rica for a possible retirement location. I subscribed and will keep watching.
Very good insight and you nailed it on the head. You have to have a thick skin to have a RUclips channel and no I never take the comments to heart. Muchas Gracias for your support🙂🤙
Thanks so much for what you’ve shared in this video. I listened and watched from beginning to end. I’m so glad that you realized your worth and the value you offer to start charging for it. Oh, and glad you recognized that woman meant no good! May God continue to bless you and your business.
Great tips. I’m in a more remote area of CR so it was nice to hear your perspective coming from a more densely populated beach area. As an introvert, I believe my biggest lesson is how much I love living in this beautiful country away from traffic and commercialism, the Pura Vida life. I’ve made some of my best friends here in Costa Rica and found so much peace in my everyday life. FYI; coming from Florida I was used to the creepy crawly’s. There’s just more of them living out here in the jungle 😅
I live in Grecia, CR. I could relate to everything you said; these lessons are real, and will be helpful for those considering a move here. So heartfelt. Gracias! P.S. I like you.
I lived there from 2002- 2008.....not too far from you....right on top of Nauyaca waterfall....My friend and roommate Tattoo artist Jay Grell just past away down there.....Boy do I have stories...I knew every every place from Dominical up to San Isidro...and then out into the Dimonte Valley...but most of all I knew every inch of the Barucito river from the Nauyaca Waterfall up to La Florida......
I live in nyc & women always asking for cash. So that’s a universal problem. I’m 1/2 Costa Rican & I’ve been going to Costa Rica for 45 years. If you want to live by the beach areas you will have creepy crawlies. If you live more inland you will have much less of the creepy crawlies. I remember Tamarindo when it was a tiny farming area. Now there are huge hotels & breakfast cost $22. 😆 When your around people of lower economic situations they will always look out for handouts. Happens here in America all the time. People think that they go to a different county that this won’t happen to them. Well your just fooling yourself.
I suggest dressing modestly, not wearing or flaunting jewelry, etc. Living simply and be courteous. Drive old beat up looking cars , but npmechanicly sound. Say hello, buenos dios, and be friendly but reserved. The little insects attract bigger predators etc. Thanks for sharing your perspective
I like the format of your videos. I also like your position towards bugs, we love in their world but most importantly we need them to survive. I just let them roam into my house unless it's something dangerous
Me encantó el consejo de hacer algo por proteger y mejorar el país ... Me preocupa que hay muchos extranjeros interesados en venir a Costa Rica pero no a integrarse al estilo Tico, si no que quieren construir hoteles gigantes a la orilla del mar sin entender que eso destruiría lo que les gusta de CR en primer lugar, los árboles y con ellos los animales que viven ahí y que son tan bonitos de ver ... Al final lo que suena es una lapa roja, roja porque estás en Uvita 😊
Me gustó mucho tu vídeo ... Excelente para practicar la escucha del inglés y de paso aprender algo ... Me convenciste de seguirte, que sigas creciendo 😊👌🏻
😂yepp...creepy crawlies WILL always win. Well said... Great video as always. Loved it! Just watched one of a german guy who returned to Germany, as there were just too many issues this family was confronted with during their expat life in CR. The other side of the coin, not all is paradise!
Great advice brother. I've been on and off in CR for 35 years. My wife and kids are Tico. My heart is half Costa Rican. Ive lived in CR when it was cheap and expensive. One thing most don't realize is to live in another country one must adapt to the culture changes. I will say this. The colonization of CR is horrible. It's making it so the locals cannot afford their own land.
OMG, please be careful walking around the waterfalls. The rock surface can be very slippery. I can feel my blood pressure rising just watching you walk around. I love the JFK reference.
Just found your channel yesterday ( NEW subscriber ) appreciate your honesty. If I leave America next year, my main concerns as far as which country I relocate to are: #1 Clean drinking water on a day-to-day basis #2 good reliable internet service #3 are there cities in Costa Rica that have good size city parks + a few disc golf courses? #4 If I obtain my motorcycle license and purchase a brand new scooter, would be safer and more economical to ride that everywhere instead of owning a car?
Welcome aboard and thanks for watching. I do consulting for those coming to Costa Rica, for more information www.costaricamove.com/online-consulting-costa-rica-story
There is nothing better than an honest, down to earth perspective. Thanks!
Thanks, I think sometimes the process of making the videos helps me get better understanding of the things that are on my mind.
I am a single man 71 years old. who is planning to move to Costa Rico. Many of the Costa Rico videos are posted by couples. I want to thank you for your perspective as a single man.❤
You are very welcome🙂👍
Also as a single woman.
I have lived in CR for 10 year (Scottish) and this is the most honest and fair channel about CR living form an ex pat I have come across. You earned a subscriber here.
Thank you very much Asante, that is nice of you to say🙂👍
Introvert here too & love your low-key videos. Cheering you on in your healthy eating endeavors
Gracias, it is an ongoing struggle, thanks for the encouragement 🙂👍
EXCELLENT ADVICE FOR ANYONE, no matter where they are. Thank you.
Thank you sir 🙂👍
Thank you for your seemingly heartfelt video & sincerity, was refreshing to watch. Just turned 62 & took early retirement so been working on my plan. You seem like a man of character and my hats off to you. I appreciate your work and thank you again for your time to make this. JW -Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
Thanks for watching and your kind words🙂👍
This is the first video I came across from Costa Rica Story. It's a very down to earth real summary of everything. Good Job. Hope to be able to learn from your wisdom. Thanks
Thanks for watching Joe, and for your kind words🙂🤙🏼
Great video. I moved from the US to Taiwan 11 years ago and most items on your list applies to life in this beautiful isle.
Thank you for the informative video. I have subscribed since i am wanting to relocate to CR from Texas within next 2 yrs.
As always, full of reflection and insight.
Gracias Don🙂👍
I agree with so many of these things. There are plenty of people here who will see what they can extract from you whether it be your money or your time. Definitely choose your friends wisely. I learned the hard way a few times.
Well said HelenBee👍
Thank you for this video and ur time
Appreciate u
Thank you very much and thank you for watching🙂🤙
Your videos are very informative and loved. Thank you for sharing!
I am glad your are enjoying them, thanks for watching🙂👍
Excellent video, thanks!
Muchas Gracias Steve🙂👍
Hello,
First time watcher, and so grateful for the synchronicity of finding you.
I’m just back from Costa Rica and creating a two year plan to relocate.
I wanted to look at both sides, not just the beach and sunsets, but to get a reality check without putting myself off of being brave to relocate at 57 years young.
This was the perfect video as all the other writers have pointed out. I love and live your life lessons, which I too have learned as many people have taken my kindness for weakness. I appreciate your humility, I resonate with where you are now. Thank you so much for sharing your experience honestly, your words reflect the man you are. 😊 you have another subscriber and look forward to coming out next year Mar 2025 to spend time in your company to learn more. Stay blessed, you are truly appreciated 🙏🏽💜
Thank you very much for your kind words and I am happy you are enjoying the videos. Congratulations on you upcoming adventures and I look forward to assisting you any way I can. Thanks again for you message and positive vibrations 🙂👍
I'm a single woman considering a permanent move to Costa Rica. I just found your RUclips channel, and I resonated with your personality. Thank you for doing the Videos.
Thank you very much for watching Chantel, i am happy you are enjoying the videos🙂👍
I like you, you have a great vibe! Good health to you, brother 🙏
1st viewing your channel. I'm 68 and considering moving somewhere, CR is on the list. However I enjoyed watching this and about to watch the other one.
Thanks for watching and welcome aboard. I have over 350 videos and counting, with many playlists, I hope you enjoy them and I appreciate your viewership. Welcome aboard
🙂👍
So we had this Patrol Base set up in the jungle and we ran night patrols from Howard AFB - Arraijan - Rodman Naval Station ...a really big area to cover so we were on 30 day rotations....30 days in the jungle and 7 days back at Rodman eating real food and drinking beer at night .....
The only water we had was for drinking ...brushing ones teeth.. and like making coffee .....
After about a week we smelled just like the jungle and the insects did not seem to pay much attention to us... Sleeping during the day was very difficult ...one day I woke up around 13:30 to see that I was surrounded by thousands of ants workers that had made trails like highways all around me but never touched any of my gear ...sleeping mat ...water ...pack...radio Ect.........
Your Creepy Crawley mention brought this memory back .....
Thanks ...Excellent Video .....Ive traveled all over the World either solo or with companion...
If we may we would to add to your story or future video.................
Your Safe in the Hotel or Apt is ONLY safe when you are present ....its there for you to secure some valuables when you have friends over or a date Ect..........
73
Thanks for sharing TC👍
I appreciate your channel, the insights you provide as well as the infos. Never mind the haters. It's not that they don't like you, They hate themselves and that's all they have to offer to the world. Flush their comments, block them and forget them. They are living in a dark place and they want to drag anyone, who would pay attention to them, in this dark bottomless place. Your channel is useful to some who cares like you. Thank You! Take care. Keep doing your best. God bless! I'm looking into Costa Rica for a possible retirement location. I subscribed and will keep watching.
Very good insight and you nailed it on the head. You have to have a thick skin to have a RUclips channel and no I never take the comments to heart. Muchas Gracias for your support🙂🤙
Thank you! I too enjoyed the video and your great attitud!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching🙂👍
You did really well. Thanks.
Thank you for watching🙂👍
I really like this video. You have a very simple way of reflecting! Thank you!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching🙂👍
You are wise beyond belief! Loved your video
Thank you Leissa, what a nice compliment, thank you for that☺️ and thank you for watching🙂👍
Excellant effort & foresight! Be strong, go with the flow, enjoy life as you meet it!
Thanks for the encouragement and that is great advice🙂👍
Excellent and well thought out video. Much respect - your perspective is so beneficial for us that are considering moving abroad. Thank you!
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. I think speaking things out in a video actually helps me process ideas more thoroughly too. 🙂👍
Love your videos. Your a very wise man.Thinking of moving to Costa Rica and your experiences have helped me
Thank you very much Mr Donnie, that means alot to know the videos have been helpful🙂👍
Thanks so much for what you’ve shared in this video. I listened and watched from beginning to end. I’m so glad that you realized your worth and the value you offer to start charging for it. Oh, and glad you recognized that woman meant no good! May God continue to bless you and your business.
Muchas gracias Angel🙂
a lot of good insight. Thank you for sharing
Mucho gusto!🙂👍
That's a lot of important and useful advice squeezed into one video. That was all well said.
Thanks Jerry😁
Great tips. I’m in a more remote area of CR so it was nice to hear your perspective coming from a more densely populated beach area. As an introvert, I believe my biggest lesson is how much I love living in this beautiful country away from traffic and commercialism, the Pura Vida life. I’ve made some of my best friends here in Costa Rica and found so much peace in my everyday life.
FYI; coming from Florida I was used to the creepy crawly’s. There’s just more of them living out here in the jungle 😅
Yes, that seems like it would be a bit more of a challenge, not being in town, but the trade off as you mentioned, all that peace and nature🙂🤙
I live in Grecia, CR. I could relate to everything you said; these lessons are real, and will be helpful for those considering a move here. So heartfelt. Gracias! P.S. I like you.
Ha ha, gracias, I like you too Lynda🙂👍
Enjoyed your videos. I’ve watched 2 of them so far.
Muchas Gracias for watching🙂👍
Thanks for the information!
Con mucho gusto!🙂
I like you, first time watching your channel. Love your voice and what you say.
Thank you very much Janet, glad you are enjoying the channel.🙂👍
My family and I will connect with you when we arrive! :)
I look forward to it Flow Goddess, pura vida!🙂👍
I lived there from 2002- 2008.....not too far from you....right on top of Nauyaca waterfall....My friend and roommate Tattoo artist Jay Grell just past away down there.....Boy do I have stories...I knew every every place from Dominical up to San Isidro...and then out into the Dimonte Valley...but most of all I knew every inch of the Barucito river from the Nauyaca Waterfall up to La Florida......
I live in nyc & women always asking for cash. So that’s a universal problem. I’m 1/2 Costa Rican & I’ve been going to Costa Rica for 45 years. If you want to live by the beach areas you will have creepy crawlies. If you live more inland you will have much less of the creepy crawlies. I remember Tamarindo when it was a tiny farming area. Now there are huge hotels & breakfast cost $22. 😆
When your around people of lower economic situations they will always look out for handouts. Happens here in America all the time. People think that they go to a different county that this won’t happen to them. Well your just fooling yourself.
I suggest dressing modestly, not wearing or flaunting jewelry, etc. Living simply and be courteous. Drive old beat up looking cars , but npmechanicly sound. Say hello, buenos dios, and be friendly but reserved. The little insects attract bigger predators etc. Thanks for sharing your perspective
I like the format of your videos. I also like your position towards bugs, we love in their world but most importantly we need them to survive. I just let them roam into my house unless it's something dangerous
Me encantó el consejo de hacer algo por proteger y mejorar el país ... Me preocupa que hay muchos extranjeros interesados en venir a Costa Rica pero no a integrarse al estilo Tico, si no que quieren construir hoteles gigantes a la orilla del mar sin entender que eso destruiría lo que les gusta de CR en primer lugar, los árboles y con ellos los animales que viven ahí y que son tan bonitos de ver ... Al final lo que suena es una lapa roja, roja porque estás en Uvita 😊
Gracias por tus atentos comentarios y tienes razón, al final es una guacamaya roja. Eres sólo la segunda persona que se da cuenta de eso.🦜
Yes it is a great channel.
Gracias Mark🙂👍
Me gustó mucho tu vídeo ... Excelente para practicar la escucha del inglés y de paso aprender algo ... Me convenciste de seguirte, que sigas creciendo 😊👌🏻
Muchas gracias por mirar y compartimos la lucha de aprender un nuevo idioma.🙂🤙
You're 100% right about having a consultation fee, can't do everything for Free!
Thanks🙂👍
HEY ED, PURA VIDA AMIGO, HEY Another Great Morning Breakfast Coffee Video 😂,
Salude☕️☕️
I’m a solo female traveler. This video has helped me greatly! I appreciate your authenticity.
I am glad you found it useful, thanks for watching and safe travels to you😁🤙🏼
😂yepp...creepy crawlies WILL always win. Well said... Great video as always. Loved it! Just watched one of a german guy who returned to Germany, as there were just too many issues this family was confronted with during their expat life in CR. The other side of the coin, not all is paradise!
And you know I can’t talk about creepy crawlys without thinking of you and your “pets”🕷️😅
Yep. We have 3 years here too.
Congrats on the milestone 👍
Great advice brother. I've been on and off in CR for 35 years. My wife and kids are Tico. My heart is half Costa Rican. Ive lived in CR when it was cheap and expensive. One thing most don't realize is to live in another country one must adapt to the culture changes.
I will say this. The colonization of CR is horrible. It's making it so the locals cannot afford their own land.
It sounds like you have adapted and done it well🙂🤙
OMG, please be careful walking around the waterfalls. The rock surface can be very slippery. I can feel my blood pressure rising just watching you walk around. I love the JFK reference.
Very good advice, always watch your step especially on wet rocks.🙂👍
Just found your channel yesterday ( NEW subscriber ) appreciate your honesty. If I leave America next year, my main concerns as far as which country I relocate to are: #1 Clean drinking water on a day-to-day basis #2 good reliable internet service #3 are there cities in Costa Rica that have good size city parks + a few disc golf courses? #4 If I obtain my motorcycle license and purchase a brand new scooter, would be safer and more economical to ride that everywhere instead of owning a car?
Welcome aboard and thanks for watching. I do consulting for those coming to Costa Rica, for more information www.costaricamove.com/online-consulting-costa-rica-story
Some of your readers have definitely missed the point of ‘your time is money. 😮’ I will be booking a consultation with you 🙏🏽
Thank you very much Anne Marie and thanks for saying that🙂🤙
Sir , it's informative video , I am 47 year old female , can I get work permit there ? And how
As a non resident you can not legally work in Costa Rica, unless you have an online job of some kind.
You are a philosophy artist. 🙂
Thanks for the compliment 🙂👍
good morning
Dang Doug, where have you been?, I hope all is well🙂👍
Uvita means little grape in Spanish
"separate you from your money" LOL
I like you😁
Igualmente Adrian🙂🤙🏼
Sympathy on your teeth. I'm there now.
Gracias, slowly getting things in order. Poco a poco.