Until I was without rain for a couple of months in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, I didn’t realize how much I would miss the …
Green Season in Playas del Coco
Not Working is Hard Work
What do you do all day if you don’t have to work? Don’t you get bored? I think that’s the point. It’s good to have …
The Slow Flip, Condo Style
My grandfather informed me when I was young that real estate was a great way to accumulate wealth. Luckily, he was privileged enough that he …
Will it Taco?
It’s the third, final, month in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. It’s been very interesting watching the environment change as it transitions from high season …
Living in the Tropics, Three Months In
This is my first time living in the tropics. While Washington state has a rainforest, it’s not exactly tropical. Living in the tropics is way …
Adventures in Roatán, Honduras
Back in the Before Times (2018), Mr. ItchyFeet and I took a crazy trip to Roatán, Honduras. Roatán is a tiny island in the Caribbean …
Half of Weddings Lead to Divorce, The Other Half to Death!
I love weddings! I love everything about them: the dresses, the decorations, the speeches, the cakes. Everything… except the high price tags. Those hurt my …
Critters of Playas del Coco
Everyone who knows me knows I love all kinds of critters. The best part of travel is seeing new and exciting animals in their mostly …
Dry Season in Playas Del Coco
Playas del Coco, Costa Rica during the dry season is like nothing I could have imagined. The small town (known here as Coco) is located …
Financial Independence, Retire Early – FIRE
Retired at the wonderful age of 43! I was a bit younger than I intended to be when I retired, but that was due to …