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Kathleen Evans

Kathleen Evans

IL’s Coastal Costa Rica Correspondent, Kathleen Evans, grew up in brutal Chicago winters, and lived briefly in England and South Africa before settling in Austin, Texas. She dreamed of an exotic place to call “home” with buckets of sunshine and the sound of the ocean. In 2013, Kathleen and her husband, Steve, moved to the lively beach town of Tamarindo, on Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast. Now an official resident of Costa Rica, she found her sunshine and enjoys sharing her experiences of how to make your dreams a reality.

In Photos: The Top 5 Beaches in Costa Rica

Best Places
By Kathleen Evans January 24, 2021

When you dream of a vacation (or living) in the tropics, often the first thing you imagine is the coastline. Long sandy stretches of palms swaying in the sea breezes. The waves gently lapping the shore. Playing in the surf or donning a mask and exploring the colorful submerged world. Yes, it is easy to talk about beaches, but it is...

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5 Reasons Why Costa Rica is the Best Place to Retire in 2021

Editors Choice
By Kathleen Evans January 20, 2021

International Living has been reporting on the splendor of Costa Rica for over 40 years. And even after a challenging year like no other, the thousands of expats who call it “home” can share plenty of rationale why Costa Rica remains a winner.

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Safety in Costa Rica

Ask the Experts
By Kathleen Evans January 10, 2021

We often receive queries about safety in Costa Rica. Since it is a worldwide issue, I would like to dispel some of those rumors and arm you with a little information to make your experiences of traveling and living in Costa Rica a bit more stress-free...

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Things to Do in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica

Editors Choice
By Kathleen Evans December 29, 2020

Costa Rica’s established beach community of Playas del Coco—simply known as “El Coco” or Coco Beach—earns the distinction of being one of the closest beach communities in Costa Rica to an international airport. You can grab your suitcase at baggage claim at Liberia Airport in Guanacaste, jump in a taxi, and have your toes in the sand...

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Top Things to Do in Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Editors Choice
By Kathleen Evans September 11, 2020

Suburban Santa Ana is nestled in the hills west of Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose. It is conveniently located on the tollway next to the popular upscale suburb of Escazú. Two decades ago Santa Ana was just a small dot on the map in the Central Valley’s mountainous landscape. But now it has grown into a popular...

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Expat Diary: What is Life Like in Costa Rica During Lockdown?

Ask the Experts
By Kathleen Evans March 29, 2020

As with everywhere, regulations and mandates are changing at lightning speed. I commend the Costa Rican government for taking bold steps to try to flatten the curve quickly by declaring a national state of emergency on 16 March. All schools and churches are closed...

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4 Reasons to Travel During Europe’s Shoulder Season

Editors Choice
By Kathleen Evans November 15, 2019

Shoulder Season was a term coined by the travel industry in the 1960’s to promote off-peak travel. It specifically targets Europe’s “light heating” season or spring and fall. If you are looking for bargains and less tourists, this is the time to trek to Europe...

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Opening a Tiki Bar on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast

The Savvy Retiree Daily
By Kathleen Evans June 19, 2019

Like many admirers of the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle, North Carolina native, Chip Little has long dreamed of owning a tiki beach bar in the tropics. His wife, Jennifer, remembers the exact moment the idea was introduced...

Read more: Opening a Tiki Bar on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast

You Can Live for $1,000 a Month on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast

The Savvy Retiree Daily
By Kathleen Evans May 29, 2019

"Costa Rica kept calling," remembers Ashley Sprinkle, an elementary school teacher from the Washington, D.C. area. "I was working at a charter school in Maryland and it was the worst job I ever had. It was physically and mentally exhausting...

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Video of Magical Monteverde in Costa Rica

Editors Choice
By Kathleen Evans April 14, 2019

These days, the word “magical” is often overused when defining a place or an ambiance, however, Costa Rica’s Monteverde (meaning ‘green mountain’ in Spanish) truly lives up to this description in every way.Monteverde sits on top of the continental divide high on the Tilarán Mountains...

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