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A couple’s decision to give it all up - that is, give up a comfortable but stressful life on the east coast of the U.S. and move lock, stock and barrel to Costa Rica. The book is an amusing and genuine account of Nadine and Rob’s move to Costa Rica and the challenges they faced settling in a new country, not speaking the language, not knowing the culture and having to rely on the locals to help them get even the simplest of things done. But Ticos are the friendliest and most helpful people and t ...more
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