In episode 27 we sit down with Texan Terry Carlile. 59-year-old Terry chats about the opportunities which brought him and his wife to Costa Rica, why driving is less stressful here than in the states and why moving to paradise doesn’t solve your problems. For more information head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show
In episode 26 we chat to Tresha Faye Haefner, a 36-year-old from California. Tresha talks about her decision to leave Los Angeles, what she learned after moving to a country she had never visited as well as the process of importing two cats to Costa Rica. For more information, visit https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Support the show
In episode 25 we chat to 40-year-old Australian Corynne Bean. Corynne opens up about how a simple Google search guided her towards Costa Rica, meeting her husband over an egg salad sandwich and her definition of success. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Support the show
In episode 24 we sit down with fellow Australian Georgia Atkin. 52-year-old Georgia reflects on her arrival to Costa Rica as an exchange student in the 80s, she describes life in the Central Valley and offers some perspective on the Costa Rican education system. For more information, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show...
In episode 23 we talk to Chicago native Christopher Reidy. 31-year-old Chris describes the culture shock he experienced when first arriving in Costa Rica, what it’s like to live at altitude, and the process of setting up his language school, TicoLingo. For more information, visit https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show
In episode 22 we chat to Samantha Wei, a 31-year-old from Washington State. Samantha recounts the story of how she turned her passion into an income, the catalyst that drove her to master the Spanish language, as well as some practical tips for anyone who plans on living in Costa Rica. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show...
In episode 21 we chat to 61-year-old Canadian Yves Malettte. Yves reflects on why he was always destined to end up in Latin America, his fascination with Costa Rican wildlife and why learning Spanish has enriched both his daily life and his friendships. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show
In episode 20 we sit down with 39-year-old Madeleine Karlsson . Hailing from Sweden, Madeline talks about the transition from materialistic Monaco to chill Costa Rica, the benefits of living in a small and connected community and why Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s five blue zones. For more information, visit https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show...
Click here to watch the video of In episode 19 we speak with 50-year-old Canadian David J. MacNeil. David talks about getting married on the beach in Costa Rica, the perks of being a digital nomad and why Costa Rica is a great place for anyone seeking a healthy lifestyle. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Support the show...
CLICK HERE to watch with video In episode 18 we sit down with a 45-year-old Canadian Penny Light. Penny opens up about the decision to leave her long-term corporate career, her working experience in Costa Rica, as well as her lifelong wanderlust. For more information, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show...
CLICK HERE to watch with video In episode 17, Malcolm speaks to New Jersey native Steve Michael. Steve speaks about the moment he found out he was going to be a father, family life in Costa Rica and his love for gallo pinto. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Support the show...
In episode 16 we speak to Dr. Dawn Batiz, a chiropractor who hails from Texas. Dawn elaborates on why her profession wasn’t making her happy, her transition to a slower pace of life and why Costa Rica is the place for her. For more information, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Support the show
In episode 15 we hear from Mariano Fernandez, a 36-year-old chef born in Argentina. Mariano tells us about his experience cooking with local Costa Rican produce, the joys of seeing rain at the end of each dry season and the wide range of recreational activities that he experiences in his day to day life. For more info, visit https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Support the show...
In episode 14 we sit down with Canadian-born Lani Wilson. Lani chats with us about the challenges of opening a business in a foreign country, re-adjusting her definition of the word ‘punctual’ and the thrill of finding hidden beaches. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Support the show
In episode 13 we hear from Christian Boos , a Venezuelan waterman and all around good bloke. Christian shares with us how he came to Costa Rica on the flip of a coin, his interaction with a laidback immigration official and why Ticos (Costa Ricans) are the happiest people in the world. For more information, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 12 we speak to Xandrah MacNamara , a 39-year-old woman of Philipino descent who was born in Brazil. Xandrah shares the joy of adopting two puppies, the convenience of potable water and the importance of seizing the moment. For more info, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 11 we hear from Brian Carness , a 42-year-old born in Los Angeles. Brian chats with us about the discipline of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, his passion for fishing and how it feels to win back hours previously lost sitting on the 405. For more info, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 10 we sit down with Sarah Elena , a 28-year-old born in Russia and raised in Virginia USA. Sarah talks about arriving in Costa Rica completely unprepared, why she feels ‘generally itchy’ in Costa Rica and her journey as a single mum. For more information, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 9 we speak to 13-year-old Tanner Hadden , born and raised in Texas. Tanner discusses the challenge of starting a new school in a different language, his dislike of bugs, and why his parents are happier and healthier since breaking the 'work-rest-repeat' cycle. Head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ for info. Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 8 we hear from Carolina Santos , a 32-year old born in Guatemala. What was supposed to be a weekend trip in March 2020 has turned into an extended vacation in Costa Rica. Carolina reflects on becoming an ocean person, hearing monkeys from her bedroom and living alongside bugs. For more info, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 7 we sit down with Angela Pozuelo , a 26-year old born in Oklahoma USA. Hear about Angela’s upbringing in a military family, her experience giving birth in a Costa Rican public hospital, and access to fresh vs processed food. For more info and to subscribe to our mailing list, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 6 we hear from 20-year-old Jonathan Nils Van der Spruit . Born in Amsterdam, Jonathan shares some special memories of his late father, his high school experience in Costa Rica and how to find peace of mind. For full show notes, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
Born in Kenya and raised on the beaches of Cornwall in the UK, 29-year-old Tommy Potterton made his way to Costa Rica 4 years ago to work as a surf coach for the prestigious Surf Simply . Join us for episode 5 as Tommy shares his decision to leave corporate life in London, his ‘soft introduction’ to Costa Rica along with his newfound passion for birdwatching. For more information and show notes, head to www.movetocostaricapodcast.com Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the sh...
This week in episode 4 we will hear from Bari Lehrman , a mother of two born in New York. Bari chats with us about making the switch from bagels to rice and beans, falling in love during a boat trip to Cocos Islands and the pros and cons of raising two children in Costa Rica. Full show notes, head to https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In episode 3, we speak to Norweigan Hanna Storrøsten . She shares her experience growing up in Eastern Europe, sitting in LA traffic vs living close to raw nature and working her dream job as a surf coach. Full show notes: https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/episodes-shownotes Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
This week in episode 2 we will hear from Jose Zambrano , a 28-year old born in California. Jose chats with us about being truly happy, why there is more to life than working a 9-5 job and waking up and hearing the birds. Full show notes: https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/episodes-shownotes Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
In this very first episode, we kick off with Charles Herwig . Charles, also known as Chuck, made his way from Florida to Costa Rica almost 30 years ago. Chuck chats about quitting his factory job in the USA, what Costa Rica looked like in the 80s and what it feels like to be a patriot of two countries. Full show notes: https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.com/ Surf with Malcolm https://www.surfpapagayo.com/ Support the show...
www.movetocostaricapodcast.com G’day friends and welcome to the Move to Costa Rica Podcast. My name is Malcolm Hill and I will be your host. In 2016, my wife Anisa and I made our way from Australia to Costa Rica to work as surf instructors. Since then, we have adopted one street dog, had two sons and met hundreds of other foreigners who call this place home. We created this podcast to share the stories of people who have left their home country and moved to Costa Rica - people just like us. Each...
