Author: Marianne McMurrin
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Californians Relocate to Beautiful Playa Carrillo for Stunning Ocean Views
The Vision on the Ridge Jody and Bob were on a mission to build a Playa Carrillo custom home with an ocean view—a dream that required them to abandon the predictable comforts of Southern California. They shared an inspiring vision to be immersed in a “Pura Vida” way of life that celebrated simplicity, nature, and… Read more
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Clever Gal Builds Happy Life in Beautiful Costa Rica
Meet Clare: The Woman Who Built a House Before 40 (While Raising a Newborn) Many people dream of living in beautiful Costa Rica, but few have the vision to turn their dream into a permanent reality. For Clare, a clever gal with a family background in woodworking and a lifelong passion for architecture, “settling down”… Read more
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Living A Happy and Uncomplicated Life in Beautiful Costa Rica
Jeff and Robin traveled to Venezuela’s beautiful Margarita Island in 2001 for an amazing honeymoon vacation to celebrate their marriage. They never anticipated an idea would blossom from their overseas honeymoon experience. It happened 20 years later. While touring Margarita Island, famed for its beautiful beaches, they observed seaside luxury and beautiful houses on the… Read more
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Czechs Happy to Escape Homeland for Beautiful Costa Rica
Our lives often feel like we’re living on autopilot. We go to work, grocery shop, cook, pay bills, and try to find time to exercise. That was the life of Hani and Honza. They lived in the beautiful part of the Czech Republic called South Moravia. It is a border region near Slovakia. Their daily… Read more
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Flor’s Amazing Journey: From Ohio to a Dream Home in Costa Rica
God is full of surprises. He brings people together in amazing ways that can only happen through his divine power. I will never forget the day I met Flor. We were both at the wonderful garden nursery in Caimital. She was with a friend, walking around and talking about various plants. I was there alone… Read more
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My Beautiful Life on the Hill
I live up on the hill in Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica. This has given me the most beautiful life I never thought was possible. I’m living abroad and loving my retirement dream life. Gardening is a grand hobby of mine. So imagine my excitement to get the opportunity to design the landscape myself. All of… Read more
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Great Vibrations Happening in Blue Zone of Costa Rica
Picture yourself waking up to magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, while a gentle mountain breeze cools your skin. For most people, this is simply a wonderful dream. But, for Sonja and Udo, a dream became their reality. It’s no wonder people talk about the great vibrations in Costa Rica, particularly in the Blue Zone.… Read more
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Austrian Circles Globe in Search of Sunshine and Beautiful Beaches
The Determined Dreamer Daniela was bound and determined to find the perfect place in the world to live her dreams. She packed her bags and trotted around the globe over a period of many years. Ultimately, she was in search of a location where she could live her best life. Her desired setting included beautiful… Read more
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Playa Carrillo Was Love at First Sight
They Meet Meet my special friends Dana and Dewithz. They met in 1982 when Dana was attending a year-long language school program in San Jose, Costa Rica. Dana, a US citizen, was living the college dream. She was studying abroad. Dewithz, a Costa Rican citizen, was working on his Master’s Degree. Little did they know… Read more