Celadon
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Lives in Guanacaste
Registration: 03 January 2017
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Seeking position as English instructor/teacher by sherwoodnyhart
Hello everyone!! I am in the process of making a big move down to Cancún and any information, advice, or offerings would be greatly appreciated! I am a 27 year old male seeking a position as an English instructor in Cancún. I received my ...
I'll post this publically here for anyone interested in teaching English online. This is my best advice: If you are not on Facebook, do join simple to get the benefit of the groups that guide/advise prospective teachers. The one I think is best ... Read More
Relocating to San Miguel de Allende questions by nikbus99
Hello, I am planning to take a couple of trips to SMA in the next few months and see if it's a place I'd like to relocate to for retirement. I currently live in Texas, but only because my job is here. I've never felt like I belong in ...
I have friends who spend hours every week as volunteers at a clinic that spays and neuters cats and dogs. SMA vicinity I believe. Read More
Mexico or Costa Rica?
Thoughts on retiring to Mexico as opposed to Costa Rica? I have visited both and leaned toward CR: thinking differently lately, but Mexico is a country I know less and have spent less time in. The upscale / expat / more expensive sheen to CR is ... Read More
Seeking position as English instructor/teacher by sherwoodnyhart
Hello everyone!! I am in the process of making a big move down to Cancún and any information, advice, or offerings would be greatly appreciated! I am a 27 year old male seeking a position as an English instructor in Cancún. I received my ...
Have you considered teaching English online? I work for three companies and earn $20/hr - you could too if you are hired - the biggest companies require US or Canadian citizenship and North American accent, although I have heard light accents . Men ... Read More
Safety in Cancun in 2018/2019 by matt4x4
QUESTIONS What area's of Cancun are dangerous? And at what time of day is it safe to roam alone? I do not know the unwritten rules about posting in a thread that is old, but I do have a few questions about safety. I did read other threads. I ...
With my two teen daughters I (Mom) stayed in a modest AirBnB for a week in March, out of the tourist zone. Visited the locals' beach. Shopped, sat,strolled, dined. We bused, walked, taxi'd, stayed in sight of others, it's hard to be ... Read More
La Paz School vs CRIA/Living in CR with kids by Christinebala
Hello, We are going to be moving to the Guanacaste area and would love some input on the two private international schools we are considering(La Paz and CRIA). My son will be 9 this summer and going into the 4th grade. He does well in school and is ...
Hi Christine, 1. Schools. Each private school will welcome your son for a full day or even two full days. If you haven't already, I would recommend that you arrange as much time at each school as you can and that he chat with the guidance ... Read More
English/French speakers With High School daughter? by Celadon
What locations would you recommend for an older couple who need stable internet for their work and who have a 15 year old daughter to put in a private English-speaking school at a reasonable tuition? Hanoi? The student only speaks English, but my ...
Thank you both for contributing ^^^^. As Ralphnhatrag said, the tuition for the good private schools is prohibitive. The ones she could attend (US diploma schools) ask $25,000 a year. Now I know. Thanks again! Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Would welcome hearing from parents with an English-speaking child in an affordable ($10K - $12K /yr) school that gives the US diploma (SATs, AP courses) in a family-friendly environment. Prefer to rent a furnished place and not own a car. Need ... Read More
English/French speakers With High School daughter?
What locations would you recommend for an older couple who need stable internet for their work and who have a 15 year old daughter to put in a private English-speaking school at a reasonable tuition? Hanoi? The student only speaks English, but my ... Read More
Summer Intern on her way!
I am a contributor on another expat sub-forum on expat.com, may I post a question here? My college student daughter will be a journalist intern in Ulaanbaatar this summer. She has a stipend to cover living expenses. She will be writing in English ... Read More
Driving in Martinique by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Martinique? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Bumping this topic up, hoping for some info! I will be on Martinique in late March (with teenage daughters) to explore and think toward relocating - I am an online teacher and can take my job anywhere. Our AirBNB host recommends renting a car. ... Read More
Where in CR to live, based on schools & jobs. by Kahuna John
Hi. Our family is planning to move from the Pacific Northwest to CR this year, and we are currently trying to decide exactly where in CR to relocate, based on school and employment opportunities. We'll have the following kids with us: 1 high ...
Have you researched tuition and fees? A high school tuition/fees is $8K-$12K/yr; Middle School in the range of $8K/yr; Elementary School, a little less. Transportation is extra. Schools will email you their chart of tuition and fees. I know the ... Read More
One week visit: what should I NOT FORGET to do, bring, remember? by Celadon
I've traveled quite a bit, but never quite so solo to a place where I don't speak the native language. Beyond the obvious, what should I not forget to do, bring, remember, guard against, protect, etc? But should I absolutely do in Costa ...
Dear Rickinracine, Kohlerias, and other º£½ÇÂÒÂ× CR contributors who have helped me out here! Rickinracine, thank you for your detailed and helpful post! Sorry for my delay in responding. We had a fulfilling, informative, vacation/fun trip in all ... Read More
Uber - San Jose/ escazu by jose1954
Will my app. for Uber in the states work in CR or do I need a different app.? Is Uber pretty reliable and easily available in valley area? Thanks!
No flames, please, but if you are new to CR, consider bargaining in a respectful way. We took two Ubers. China has turned me into an unrepentant bargainer. Our first trip was estimated at $20. I offered $10 (the drive was not far, a $7 NYC taxi ride ... Read More
Locations to consider living in Costa Rica by briner
My wife and I are looking for feedback on locations that would provide the following: - very safe - reasonably priced - nearby to golf and beach (within several miles) Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Ralph and Marian
I am home from my wonderful 6 days w/2 daughters and will write up our trip when I get over this "Twilight Zone" feeling. But wanted to add a word since people have stopped talking about golf and drifted into talking about ... Read More