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November 18, 2016

A Traditional Taste: Olla de Carne

Olla de carne is a hearty beef stew that is typically prepared on weekends both in homes and in many local sodas. The stew combines a number of locally grown ingredients to help provide its rich taste, including cassava, carrots, corn, plantains and taro roots. Olla de carne often features larger vegetables like potatoes as well to provide an extra hearth to what is already a savory stew.

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November 17, 2016

Donald Trump Elected 45Th President of the USA: Where Does that Leave Costa Rica?

Just a week ago America woke up to learn that Donald Trump had been elected the 45th President of the United States. Winning the electoral vote, Trump beat Hillary Clinton in a close race. Donald Trump, a real estate mogul turned reality star emanates the 21st Century demagogue. A master of ceremonies and power broker, he is not a career politician. Hillary Clinton has been invested in US national politics since before her husband, Bill Clinton, won the election in 1992. The Clinton’s have gone on to become one of the most powerful couples in the USA.

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November 14, 2016

The 10 Best Adventures in Guanacaste

A great location to spend the day with family and friends. Bring a cooler with a spread of food and drinks to enjoy by the waterfall. The main fall is large and powerful, but you can still jump from the rocks and stand underneath to feel the magnificent force. If you’re lucky you’ll find the hidden path to a more secluded smaller waterfall with naturally heated water!

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November 8, 2016

The US Election Holds the World’s Attention

The US election this year has been like no other election in history. The whole world watched a knock down drag down fight between two unlikely opponents. For the Republicans, Donald Trump ascended from a splintered party divided into factions to win the party nomination. Hillary Clinton won the Democratic party’s nomination. Hillary Clinton has always been the favored candidate but no one anticipated the rise of populist and nationalistic fervor that has seized the nation. With many people holding their breath, (too many), it appears the fate of the USA and the world hangs in the balance. Will Hillary Clinton win the election to become the first female President of the USA? It’s the question many people are asking themselves right now.

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November 3, 2016

Tax Advantages of Living in Costa Rica

The magic of the Costa Rican lifestyle is being discovered by people from all over the world, recent graduates, retirees, and families included. The laid back lifestyle found here is desired by many, but possibly even more desirable are the tax advantages of living here.

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October 20, 2016

The Ten Types of People that Move to Costa Rica

1. The Surfer– You’ll find the surfer walking down street with their sunkissed hair and barefeet. What better place to move than Costa Rica, with 1,290km over costa line where there are plenty of waves to be caught.

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October 18, 2016

Hacienda Pinilla

One of the most exclusive and diverse communities in Costa Rica, Hacienda Pinilla, has something to offer everyone. Sitting on 4,500 acres of historic farm property, Pinilla stretches over three miles of pristine coastline nestled in by five distinct beaches (Playa Avellanas, Robalo, Mansita, Bonita, and Langosta). Below are just a few of the amenities Hacienda Pinilla has to offer.

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October 8, 2016

Adjusting to a new Country

When you land in a new country, the excitement of all the new adventures you will experience create a type of honeymoon phase. Every cork about the country puts a smile on your face. For some, the charm never wears off, but for others all of these difference settle in and become overwhelming. This is a normal reaction to everything being different.

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