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[Johnny Sax]

NB,
What many would-be ex-pats don't realize is that the odds are not insignificant that they will discover living in fulltime in CR really isn't for them.Now THAT is a question we can both agree on. I've often wondered that myself. I know many ticos undoubtedly do and I suppose a gringo could too, IF he wanted to live like a tico. But it would be a pretty austere lifestyle by US standards. Most of us who hope to retire to CR someday would probably want more than that. So having sufficient income to qualify for residency is not the problem. The problem is finding a regular source of income sufficient to live well. If you have that regular source of income than marrying a tica no longer becomes necessary.

As someone who has lived in Costa Rica, I can answer some of your questions. in 1994 I paid $250 month for a cabin on the beach, and I did live well on $600/month. Today it might be a little tighter and hard to find a place on the beach for $600/month, but I bet you could find a cabin in the mountains outside of San Jose for $300/month. That leaves $300 for food, bus and extra stuff. Maybe not a good plan, but if you have no savings and are retired where would the money go further, here in the U.S. or in C.R.? And where would the quality of life be better? My vote is for C.R..

Now, on the other hand, let's say you saved up your money, sold your car, cashed in your 401k and bought a nice little house in C.R.. And let's say you bought a car, too.

Now you have no rent, probably no more than $150-200/month for utilities, including a maid coming in once a week to wash your dishes and wax your knob, maybe if you work it right. Or better yet, find a Tica to do all that for you in exchange for you putting a roof over her head and taking care of her; then you go into San Jose' once every couple weeks "on business" to get a couple quickies in at the local ***** houses.

And let's say you have a $1000/month social security check...

Well, now, living on $1000 month with your house and car paid for, puts you in the category of living quite well in Costa Rica.

When I was there I lived fairly well on $600/month because I had friends where I lived, and all I really spent money on was beer and food and $250/month rent. However, in reality I did spend a bit more than that some months, because I would get bored at the beach and go into San Jose' where I would spend a couple nights whoring, so I might have spent like $700 instead of $500 those months...

I don't recommend anyone try to live on $600/month in Costa Rica; but if need be, you can do it, and still have a pretty damned good life. Panama on the other hand: everyone tells me it is about 30% cheaper than CR to live there, and I know a guy who lives there and he says he has no need for more than $600/month.

[Bill Marshall]

i'm a traveling physical therapist and want a latina or other to join me. do you have any recommendations as to the best way to get one across the border or other without marrying?

i just want a little sex starved sweetie to enjoy exploring some of the different states i will be going as a traveling pt. my tastes are pretty easy--- as long as they are slender i'm generally good to go.

i knew a guy in san diego who would go on sex tours and bring back litttle 20 year olds to be his play things for 6 months or so until his next voyage. this doesn't sound too bad.

i used to be good-looking, but time has been a little rough on me--- had to shave the head (bald) and need to lose about 30lbs which i'm working on, age 38.

any advice of where else i could post to ask for advice or other would be appreciated. my dick and happiness thank you in advance.

bill

[Mose]

Need to know if there is monger activity near by? Great place to visit for scuba diving, also a party town?

[Blubalz]

I'll be there

[Kingfish1]

Is any one going to be in costa rica form Nov 7th to 13th.

If so please let me know.

[Carnal1]

Chilimike,

Asking to compare Bangok to SJO is like comparing Italian food to Mexican Food! It really depends alot on your particular taste (no pun intended) with women, hotels, street scene, culture, etc. Thailand is so unique it would take me a while just to hit the major topics of discussion.. The Culture would be the number one difference (IMO). Thai women in particular (no offense to the men) are unlike any kind of service provider I have met in my travels. Latin women are just plain hot,, with many variations. Eastern Euro Babes (Romanians, Czech, Polish, Bulgarian, Russian) are statuesque,, great PSE's, unbelievable eye contact, long muscular gymnast type figures,, like the Vampires in the movie Van Helsing. Go to one of the many German Sauna Clubs/Fkk Clubs around Frankfurt and you can be in your very own Porn movie experience,, all in the wonderful "Country Club" type venues.

Check out http://www.fkk-world.de
http://www.fkk-oase.de
http://www.the-palace.de

As for cost, Thailand is without a doubt the least expensive mongering experience I have had. Top notch Go Go girls will run you anywhere between $0-$50 for "Long time/entire evening" including a $10 bar fine. Second tier or Beer Bar girls are much less and can be had all over the main
pedestrian ares along Sukhumvit Rd.. Lots of freelancers like what you would find at the Blue Marlin,, add in the Soapie Massage parlors that are a once in a lifetime experience and you have the main ingredients for the awesome expereinces of Bangkok. Pattaya and Patong are other variations,, they are all good. Flights are running in the $700-$1000 range depending on the season,, 4-5 Star Hotels can be had via Priceline for well under $100 or you can choose from a smorgasboard of 2-3 star places that will range from $20-$50.. Food is unbelievably cheap.. Lots of cultural venues to visit (Wat's, Palaces, Temples, markets, etc..)

You have to dedicate at least 2 weeks if your going to travel for 20 plus hours,, well worth it but not always available..

Saying that,, if your tight on time and don't like flying,, San Jose is my top choice. Still,, make time once in your life to visit Thailand,, you will never look at Asian Women in the same way again after you return.

Sabai Sabai,

[ChiliMike]

Read your post regarding CR and was wondering exactly which Latin American cities are you referring to regarding lower prices? I have visited CR three times this year (along with 1 month in Thailand), 15 or more trips to Central and Eastern Europe and have a fairly good perspective on those cites, was hoping to hear more from you guys regarding South and Central America regarding low cost travel/living/mongering. I know thats a broad question and may be more suitable for other sections of this forum.

Hey carnal. I am Chilimike. I enjoy reading your post and I respect your views on our chosen sport. I have been to San Jose 3 times in the last 5 months. And this trip I am going on. on the 13 th of this month, I was going to Bangkok. But the flight scared me off again. Mostly the time in air. And will it be as good as I hope it will be (Bangkok) I know what I am going to get in San Jose. I kind of guess. That both trip may be about the same once all said and done. Cost of flight, cost of pussy and food and hotel. Also not sure if this a plus or minus. There is no gambling in Bangkok. I think I will save some cash. But maybe I will get boared. Since you can't fuck all day. Please if you can. Give me your views and let me know what you think.

Thanks again,

Chilimike

[Carnal1]

Read your post regarding CR and was wondering exactly which Latin American cities are you referring to regarding lower prices? I have visited CR three times this year (along with 1 month in Thailand),,15 or more trips to Central and Eastern Europe and have a fairly good perspective on those cites,,, was hoping to hear more from you guys regarding South and Central America regarding low cost travel/living/mongering.. I know thats a broad question and may be more suitable for other sections of this forum.

[Armorer]

Well Nastyboy think you were correct I did get things going with that question. I did however find out my answer. Hope it works......
So now I will be quiet again. I have one more trip to Make to SJ this december. One last week, then my next trip is off to Mother Russia. YEAHHHHH. Hmm guess you can tell I like them Eastern European Ladies..
I have found some down there in SJO thats for sure. Only met mostly Romainian ladies though. Only the one russian I posted about earlier this year.
Well guys I am off to bed later

[Jaimito Cartero]

I picked up the idea that I was going to need an attorney down there.

Well an Attorney/Notary is the person who normally marries you there, so you are correct. You negotiate the price, so it can be cheap, or expensive.

[Ace00]

Delta Airlines has a sale which started this morning to SJO.

Check the fares out of your city. They have been reduced by $300 out of ATL.

Act fast as this will not last long. I am sure they have holiday blackout dates but it is valid at least thru next mid Feb and maybe longer. Check their web site.
Use your credit card to pay in case they go belly up. You will be protected.

[NastyBoy]

Gentlemen,

Thank you all for your excellent suggestions and insights. I am grateful for advice from the experienced. Lima Busy, that was an excellent post. I have been looking at expat groups and maybe even suscribing to their magazines.
Jaimito Cartero, I was thinking of doing it all through the Washington, DC embassy, but somewhere I picked up the idea that I was going to need an attorney down there. Chase Star, my travels to Europe first got me thinking about bringing one of those honeys back and so I started looking into the State Dept. web site. It didn't seem that restrictive but as Jaimito points out that background check can be a MF. I also didn't realize it would take so long.

Well, right now it's still a pipe dream, but in time I'm sure it will work out. I usually succeed at getting what I want. I've been down there 3 or 4 times now, and just like Mexpat said in his report, when you land at San Jose you feel like you're coming home. The more I go, the more I learn and the better I like it. It's just time and money now.

Thanks again everyone.

NB

[Jaimito Cartero]

BTW, on that topic, how are the fares between CR and Peru?

It's often cheaper to fly to the US and then to SA than to go directly from San Jose. Pretty strange. I'd use frequent flyer miles for a trip like this, as it's usually 10-20k mileage for these trips, which is a good value.

[Prolijo]

Excellent post, Lima Busy. Some of your comments back up what I've been saying. The additional comments I also agree with (CR is no longer a bargain, although I think it still has some advantages). The only clarification is on your point #1. Its a little different in CR now. You used to be able to get a 90 day extension on your tourist visa. I believe now all one can get is a 30 day extension. It can be done most easily through a travel agent, but can not be done repeatedly that way and one of the requirements is that you show a plane ticket out of the country sometime within those extra 30 days. For most people it is much easier to just take a 72 hour trip every 90 days. Its no big deal. It could be a flight back to the US to visit the grandkids, minivactions to other parts of Latin America or just a cheap bus ride over the border to Nicaragua or Panama. BTW, on that topic, how are the fares between CR and Peru?

Oh yeah, just saw a very minor clarification on point #4. Maybe you were just talking about Peru, but in CR you only have to leave the country if you're there on a VISA (or there illegally). With non-permanent types of residency you don't have to leave but you do have to stay at least 4 months of the year. So that just leaves being able to work (for the tico rates which can be $10/day) as the main official advantage, and some gringos get around that working under the table.

[Lima Busy]

Not a Costa Rica fan, but would like to add my two cents as I married a Limena and am going thru this residency stuff in Peru now.

1. In CA and SA, you are normally automatically given 90 days when you arrive. In most countries it is very easy to extend for another 90 days for about $70.00. This means you only have to leave the country once every 6 months. In Peru alot of people go across the border for lunch in Chile and come back a few hours later.Costa Rica may be different in that respect as I have seen someone mention 72 hours.

2. 10-15 years ago it was all the rage to bring back girls from The Soviet Union and Philipines. By the way out of 10 friends not one of them ever worked out. Things have changed, unless you have had a child with them expect too wait 1 1/2 - 2 years to get them over here. Again I much prefer to move to the Chica's country, for obvious reasons.

3. It is now run by Dept. Homeland Security not INS.

4. Generally there are only two advantages to permanent residency. Work and not having to leave the country. Citizenship is for those who wish to have a second passport so they can travel to areas considered dangerous for americans.

5. We all have our dreams of leaving the USA, I left two years ago and never regret it for a moment. But as others have pointed out you should try living in a different country for 3 months before commiting. Most expats first decide on city/country/jungle/desert living and then narrow it down to several countries and spending time in each one over a period of several years. While you are planning sell your inflated real estate, put all your furniture/cars and everything else you can not fit into two suitcases for sale on ebay.

6. Also join the expat groups in the countries you are interested in to get a better feel for real estate prices/health facilities/cultural issues/business opportunities etc.

7. The majority view on CR in the expat comunity is that it was great 15 years ago but now it is overpriced in relation to other Latin America cities.

7. And whoever is the last one out of the USA, please remember to turn out the lights and do not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!

LB