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CONCACAF to Bring Back Gold Cup

September 2, 2020September 3, 2020 Kawai

Preparations for the 2021 Gold Cup are underway, and Asian Cup Champion Qatar will be joining next year. The latest sports news reports from CONCACAF also confirms some changes in the format for the upcoming tournament. Given the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, many are optimistic that the Gold Cup will be able to provide good entertainment for its fans around the world. Of course, this is also a great opportunity to earn, for those who are into sports betting. An even higher chance of earning is possible…

Review of Carara Ocean View Resort Community in Costa Rica

December 26, 2019December 29, 2019 Kawai

Expats and people looking for a vacation home in Costa Rica know that living in a community is the way to go. This is because such communities offer safety, home care and often the best deals for real estate in Costa Rica. However, finding the right resort community can be difficult which is why we want to help you with our reviews. In our Review of Carara Ocean View Resort Community in Costa Rica, we will go over their pros and cons. Of course, this is only our opinion but…

Top 8 Ways to Make Money in Costa Rica for Expats

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 Kawai

One of the problems many expats face when they want to move to Costa Rica is finding a reliable source of income. We are talking about the younger expats who are not retired but also about the retired expat who want something to do or extra money. After doing some research and interviewing hundreds of expats that are living in Costa Rica, these are the top 10 ways for expats to make money in Costa Rica. Teach English This is certainly not a new way to earn money in Costa…

Top 7 Jobs in Costa Rica for Expats

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 Kawai

For the foreigner or expat that is living in Costa Rica, not all expats are of retirement age and the ones that are may be looking to work a part-time job. In order for a foreigner to work in Costa Rica legally, they need to have a work permit or become a citizen. Some industries are more lenient about the work permit while others can help you acquire a working permit. Yes, some of the jobs mentioned may require special skills like learning to speak Spanish but they can be…

10 Things about Costa Rica That the Costa Rican Board of Tourism Don’t Want You to Know

October 24, 2016October 26, 2016 Kawai

Ticos (native Costa Ricans) , contrary to public opinion, do NOT all like Gringos ( Americans, Canadians, or Europeans ). The Tico personality will nearly always try to please and say what he or she thinks that YOU want to hear. You will very seldom encounter direct aggression …but you will definitely encounter passive agressive behavior against gringos. The bureaucracy in local and national agencies (as well as larger institutions ) can be maddening and frustrating. Ticos seem to actually thrive waiting in long lines and seemingly possess endless supplies…