UPDATES ADDED MAY 2025! When you access your free gifts (link in preface), you'll also receive any updates that I share throughout the year via email. The latest book in the Rich Coast Collection, Moving to Costa Rica Simplified , isn’t merely a manual filled with superficial fluff; it’s a companion for anyone seeking a profound change, providing not just the logistics of moving and settling in, but rather a guide to a transformative journey. Knowing the essentials, the pros and cons, is a good start for the experiences that lie ahead… but what do you do when the unexpected happens, a dark cloud hovers and the rose-colored glasses come off? Dive deep into the reality of living in Costa Rica: from adjusting to a new way of life, to finding community, to understanding the many do’s and don’ts in order to avoid unfortunate cultural mishaps. Sharing personal anecdotes, the author turns her missteps and mistakes into valuable lessons for anyone thinking of calling Costa Rica home. In the end, it’s more than just a destination to move to. It's wildheartedly living every moment of the journey that takes you there, welcoming each new day with a curious mind and an open heart. CONTENTS Ch 1: Leaping & Letting Go Ch 2: A Little Detour Ch 3: Your First Steps Ch 4: Moving Forward, Not Escaping Ch 5: Is Costa Rica Expensive? Ch 6: Location Location Location Ch 7: A Place to Call Home Ch 8: Buying vs Renting Ch 9: Buying Ch 10: Building Ch 11: Renting Ch 12: Mother Nature Ch 13: Moving with Children Ch 14: Moving with Pets Ch 15: Residency Ch 16: Healthcare Ch 17: Banking & Money Matters Ch 18: Cultural Awareness & Adjustment Ch 19: The Expat Experience Ch 20: Mental Health Ch 21: Personal Relations Ch 22: Language Tips Ch 23: Expressions Ch 24: Fun. Interesting. Random. Ch 25: Legal Matters Ch 26: The Government Ch 27: Holidays & Observances Ch 28: Driving, Road Rules & Safety Ch 29: In Case of Emergency Ch 30: Welcome to the Jungle Ch 31: Shopping Ch 32: Shipping Ch 33: The Dark Side of Paradise Ch 34: Be a Good Expat Ch 35: Suffrage & Beyond Ch 36: Do You Have a Plan B? Ch 37: Reflections Inside the book, you'll also find out how to download the author's Moving Abroad Checklist and Dream Life Supplemental Guide.