Costa Rica Expat Blog September Archive

U.S. Economic Downfall: Global Recession At Hand

09/30/08 22:02

The United States of America has always been one of the key players that dictate how the international market or economy will "be". As recession and downturn hits the U.S., various global market variables has affected every other countries economy. Most economists says that US recession has some benefits to small and competing countries, but in the long run, it going to have more crippling and bad effect rather than a good one. Costa Rica is one of the countries that is affected by the US downturn. To find out more about this you can read the rest of it here.

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A Medical Tourism Boom

Besides wonderful sceneries and affordability of travel, medical tourism is also an effective way to promote and gain profit from visitors and tourists for a country. Costa Rica is one of these well-known popular countries that promotes the best medical tourism around the world. The country hosts to quality medical services like plastic surgery, dental treatment, and more for a reasonable prices. A more comprehensive news and more about why is Costa Rica's medical tourism is "boom" can be read here.

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Go Wild in Costa Rica

Going "wild" on a great country together with your family can be a unforgettable and enjoyable experience. The "wild" or the wilderness of Costa Rica is what being mention in going "wild" her. Costa Rica offers a genuine travel experience for the whole family. This is what a couple together with their children experienced as they fell in love with the activities and the natural beauty of the wilderness as they traveled to Costa Rica. Details and their fruitful experience can be read here.

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Ideas for Beach Friendly Foods

Many beaches in Costa Rica are fairly remote and not close to grocery stores, however most times you will have decent shopping options close to where you end up. It’s a good idea to be prepared with a cooler full of drinks, snacks or a meal to ensure a happy family on any day trip!

You can also save money at the beach by bringing along your own food and drinks. Be prepared with enough food to feed everyone, and drinks so that no one gets dehydrated. Take lots of napkins and preferably foods that don’t require cutlery. Remember your plastic cutlery and disposable plates, or invest in a portable picnic kit with everything included. Bring along a bag for garbage.

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Living And Life Adventures In Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the nicest place to live. It offers a lot of things for expats and for people who would like to retire in Costa Rica.

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