As a foreigner living abroad who loves hockey (the Detroit Red Wings in particular) one of the most important things for me in getting my residence set us was picking a Cable provider that would get me my fill of the hockey season, and basketball, football, and if they have baseball too, great.
Well, you may [...]
Cable and Satellite TV in Costa Rica
The Human Rights Project – You Can Make a Difference
The Gringo Report team was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”
The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.
To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a [...]
Obama’s Election: How does Costa Rica Feel About It?
The vast majority of Latin America is expressing their excitement over the “election of change” in the United States with Obama being voted into office earlier this month. Costa Rica is no exception.
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias had this to say:
As a Costa Rican Democrat and I am very happy for what happened in the [...]
Paying Costa Rican Bills
Paying bills due to Costa Rican companies for the electricity, telephone, water and more can be quite a task. Since the mail delivery service is spotty, most companies employ a man who delivers bills via motorbike. His job is not to ensure you receive the bill, rather to make sure he at least sticks it [...]
Paying Bills from Back Home in Costa Rica
One of the first dilemmas facing retirees and other expats in Costa Rica is how to handle paying bills from back home.
The easiest way to handle paying bills from back home such as a mortgage or insurance is by learning how to bank on the Internet.
Many banks offer a service where they will create and [...]
Would Obama or McCain be Better for Costa Rica?
Elections are right around the corner, and they are what practically everyone the world over is talking about. But, what effect will the election of Obama have on Costa Rica? And what if McCain takes office? Both scenarios have pros and cons for Costa Rica.
If McCain takes office and puts his plans into action [...]
Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time
Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer [...]
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