Erika Kennedy - What is Life in Costa Rica REALLY Like (with a family)

Erika Kennedy - What is Life in Costa Rica REALLY Like (with a family)

Author: Travis Sherry April 30, 2025 Duration: 58:51
Ever dreamt of moving to a tropical country, beach breeze blowing through your hair, surrounded by lush vegetation, wildlife, and amazing surf? ("Uhhh, yea Trav, basically every day!") Well great - then you're in luck. Because 4 years ago, my great friend Erika Kennedy packed up her life in Canada, her husband, two kids, and mom and headed off for that dream lifestyle in Costa Rica. And after living there for 4 years, she explains what it is ACTUALLY like to live that beachfront paradise lifestyle - the good, the bad, and the WTF - including some of the most random things you can't get there. (oh, and she also renovated a decrepit mountaintop house, so she's really seen it all). Enjoy this behind the scenes look at what life in Costa Rica is really like...and maybe you'll be packing your bags sooner rather than later.  

Travis Sherry brings his perspective as a serial entrepreneur and seasoned world traveler to every episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast. It’s built on a straightforward, empowering idea: seeing the globe doesn’t require a massive bank account, just the right knowledge. You’ll hear practical, actionable advice that cuts through the clutter, focusing on how to stretch your budget further so you can travel more often and with greater freedom. This includes deep dives into maximizing frequent flyer programs and other points systems, transforming what seems like a complex game into a manageable strategy. The conversations go beyond just tactics, though. Travis sits down with insightful figures from across the travel world, from well-known names like Chris Guillebeau and Bruce Poon Tip to authors and adventurers like AJ Jacobs, pulling out their unique stories and hard-won lessons. The result is a resource that feels both personal and immensely useful, blending inspiration with the nitty-gritty details of trip planning. This podcast lives at the intersection of savvy finance and genuine cultural curiosity, proving that exploration is about smart choices, not just deep pockets. Tune in for a regular dose of motivation and method, all delivered with a relatable energy that makes the next journey feel not only possible but inevitable.
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