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 …
The Slow Flip, Condo Style
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 …
Testing Waterproof Phones in Costa Rica
There are a ton of really great tours that you can take in Costa Rica, but one of the most recommended is a waterfall tour. …
Bonaire Adventures!
Bonaire is a sleepy little island in the Caribbean that is really great for shore scuba diving and snorkeling. It’s the ‘B’ part of the …