The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave

Why do so many expats move to Costa Rica and then leave? Listen to this unreleased audio from Kristin’s most viral YouTube video with 1M views: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left].    Kristin has been helping people retire, invest, and move to Costa Rica since 2005. Having lived in Costa Rica herself for 8 years, she’s exposing the most common reasons why Americans end up leaving this beautiful country.   In Episode 104 of Badass Digital Nomads, Kristin talks about the dark side of living in Costa Rica that most people don’t know about and what you need to know before moving there.   She also shares the reasons why she left Costa Rica and highlights the biggest adjustments you’ll have to make when moving there.   Tune in to hear Kristin’s advice on saving money in Costa Rica, coping with homesickness, adjusting to cultural differences, and adapting to a new climate and infrastructure.   TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The cost of living in Costa Rica. Expectations vs. reality of living in Costa Rica. The biggest reason why corporate executives fail when they’re on international assignments. Misconceptions of being a digital nomad and living abroad. Feeling homesick and missing family while living abroad. The increasing crime rate in Costa Rica. Coping with negativity coming from the expat community.  Adjusting to the extreme climate, unstable infrastructure, and cultural/lifestyle differences. Why Kristin left Costa Rica after living there for 8 years & where she went after leaving.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How many US expats live in Costa Rica? Why do so many Americans move to and then leave Costa Rica? How do you get good medical coverage in Costa Rica? How can you save money while living in Costa Rica?  Is Costa Rica safe?  And much more   RESOURCES: Remote Healthcare Policy for Digital Nomads and Travelers: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance - Get 5% off your first year of Remote Health! Activate discount on the checkout page: http://bit.ly/RemoteHealthIns    Related Podcasts:  Becoming a Digital Nomad in Your 50’s with Palle Bo, The Radio Vagabond   Related Videos:  8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] What I Dislike About Living Abroad Top 10 Best Things About Living Abroad   Audio Recorder: Zoom H2n Handheld Recorder Browse Kristin's Amazon store    Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad  Buy Official Merch  Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com ...................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Lakshay, Fred, Richard, Timothy, RZ, Craig, Heather, Erik, Karen, Scott, Michael, Isaac, Mike, Yasmine, Erick, Bronwyn, Yozhik, Gary R, Ron, Gary, Ray, Annie, Henry, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, and Stephen.  Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ....................................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

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Ready to travel the world, live your passions, and design your ideal life? Join YouTube’s Traveling with Kristin, a veteran digital nomad and location-independent entrepreneur, as she guides you through the ins and outs of an international lifestyle. Whether you dream of retiring abroad, working remotely while traveling, or making a permanent move overseas, "Traveling with Kristin" is your go-to resource for all things global living. Kristin has lived and worked from more than 60 countries over the past 20 years while helping more than 1,200 people relocate to 37 different countries. With her extensive experience and insights, she’s redefining what it means to be a digital nomad, showing you how to live happily and fulfilled, while making a meaningful impact on the world. If you’re interested in travel, culture, living abroad, and a digital nomad lifestyle, this podcast is for you. What You'll Learn: * How to Travel or Live Abroad Full-Time * Tips for getting offshore residency, visas, and second passports * Insights into living in different cultures * Tips on transitioning to a location-independent career * Ways to make extra income online or start a side-hustle * The best places to travel or live abroad * And much more Join us on this exciting journey and start designing your life without borders!