OMG! This is just what I needed. I am a Black Amerrican here and sometimes I feel a little alone and isolated. The Costa Ricans don't make me feel this way but it is just apart of the experience of adjusting to a new place. I definitely would like to meet this amazing woman and her group for support and encouragement as a new Black American Expat. Thank you so so much for making this video! This really made my day!

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

you are very welcome.

@lareinapakeman250

Жыл бұрын

Are you still there

@lolawilson1027

Жыл бұрын

You’re so blessed you live in a beautiful and peaceful country. I visited Costa Rica for the first time over the summer and I fell in love! The people were warm and loving. The food is delicious and healthy. I lost weight on my trip as well because of the fresh food and daily walks. I have a lot of respect for the locals because it’s impressive that they can live in parts of Costa Rica that are hot and humid. I stayed in Monteverde for a few days and the humidity was a little intense especially after receiving rain lol

@touchsmith4630

Жыл бұрын

I'm an African American male Looking for another country to move to If you would like to share with me some of your experiences I would love to hear I've recently retired and I'm looking for some place to live that's not here in the US

@justthebible3409

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tonya, reach out @lifinyou2022 as well. I am here, I live in Santa and would love to build additional support.

Costa Rica is a blessing for African-Americans. CR and Colombia are two of the most welcoming places for black folks. Black ex-pats will never regret moving to Costa Rica.

@fabiogonzalez4000

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so,ticos are very racist......

@GodsChild1159

19 күн бұрын

Colombia is too dangerous due to extreme poverty.

We costarican love black people,we love the black people from limon (los limonenses).♥️ welcome to Costs Rica Pura Vida.

@dierdreveal6368

Ай бұрын

i would love to come visit. Thank you.

@mikibluempoweringu4418

Ай бұрын

I appreciate hearing that! We've had enough hate and abuse! I pray YA clears my path! Hope to meet you one day!

Thank you Michael for allowing me to get our story out there. The interview was a hoot and I really enjoyed meeting you & D'Angelo in person, finally....LOL See you soon when we get up your way!!

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

jaja..... we are not done🤣

@TEN-perez

2 жыл бұрын

love from Guanacaste dear Devon pura vida 🇨🇷

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@TEN-perez Thank you!

@ddslahsddslahs6690

2 жыл бұрын

Black with the green wow

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@ddslahsddslahs6690 LOL

My son moved to Costa Rica about 8 years ago, he loved it because he just became a part of Junkial a small community on the Pacific Ocean. I went down there last fall, had to meet my new daughter inlaw from Ukrane. I was surprised how many Tico friends he had, the younger kids called me pappa. Not bad for the dad of a total PTSD MARINE that couldent even funtchion in the US .He is now starting a business doing 3 D videos with his drone and 3D camera for a realtor and has the most wonderful wife he could ever hope for.

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

Жыл бұрын

that is so great to hear, thanx for sharing that😊

@yehumarine4178

Жыл бұрын

hurrah fellow vet im glad your son and yourself are enjoying my nature and friendly country..

what a great woman welcome all those with good intentions and such good attitude love from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really enjoyed the interview. I want to move to Costa Rica in the future. I studied abroad there over the summer and I fell in love! I have yet to convince my husband because he’s so glued to the states, as for me I’m so over it lol I wanna hear more from the black community in Costa Rica please find more black interviewees 💕

@EnriqueWilliams-no1rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🎉

I m Costa Rican and i m very glad that she feels welcome , and even tho i m not black i have never ever experience anything discrimitacion on anyone any color in my life , i dare to say that if there is racism in cr is very minimal , i happen to live close to grecia.

@letsgetdoing

11 ай бұрын

Not YET! I LOVE Costa Rica soooooo much!!!! However as an American those white people coming down their will start the shit sooner than later as they ALWAYS do WHEREVER they go!! I was traveling and passed the Dole farm which crop dusted everyone on the bus with chemicals. I immediately knew what was up because the farm is in the Caribbean ,"darker" area of the country. After 3 seconds of research I learned that it was making men infertile for the past 20 years or so. You simply CANNOT trust them and as soon as you open the door for them to buy up real estate it's the same EXACT time they're planning their take over and it ALWAYS starts by turning the locals against each other and making them rude to white foreigners in which they will pay the police/government to do something about it AKA arrest detain and separate the locals. AKA gentrification. It's unfortunate that seemingly EVERY dark culture around the world takes the "friendly" bate but NEVER remember they are the same people that keep them starving and or fucked them up in the first place. I wish NOTHING but the best for NATIVE Costa Ricans as they are amongst the BEST people I've ever had the joy of talking to and interacting with in my 12+ country travels. PURA VIDA!!!!!!

@edubbs779

8 ай бұрын

Hi I’m coming to Costa Rica for about a week and a half. Where do you suggest we stay and go for new years ? We were thinking of staying in 2 places either San Jose, near Liberia, near Manuel or Puerto Viejo. What do you suggest ? Thank you

@DLKHERM3686

8 ай бұрын

@@edubbs779 I would suggest either Puerto viejo wich is magical , or Near liberia for sure , i would have san jose as the las option

@edubbs779

8 ай бұрын

@@DLKHERM3686 thank you !

@edubbs779

8 ай бұрын

@@DLKHERM3686 what is your suggestion on renting a car because we want to go to different parts of the island.

I really enjoyed this interview and look forward to connecting with Devon. Thank you both for the opportunity to learn more about living abroad in Costa Rica!😊😊😊😊

White girl from the Bay Area, currently living in Colorado caring for my mother, moving to Costa Rica next year. I'm so excited to know of your radio station! I'll check it out! I hope you play Brazilian music as well 💞

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I play Brazilian music on my show

@shelleysquires7225

Жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs I never was able to find this station

@donalbershardt9290

Жыл бұрын

Look DEEP Before you LEAP

@peterparker01676

Жыл бұрын

Hello shelley How are you doing today?

@discombob

Жыл бұрын

Oh great! Lol I’m biracial black and white and want to leave America because of so much racial tension. It’s just waste of life to me to walk on eggshells in the US. I’ve wanted to move to Costa Rica for years! But if I was a white American I’d stay in America. America is mainly safe for and caters to white people.

Great interview. One of your best! This lady is super smart and I would love to meet her one day. Just one comment… Escazu is not Costa Rica. It is too Americanized. I live in the east side of town. Los Yoses, Barrio Escalante, Barrio Dent…no question … the best area of San Jose.. and not that many gringos. 40-50 bars and restaurants, mostly with with local people. Super safe. Close to downtown. Awesome neighborhood. I highly recommend.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Barrio Escalante is nice - we love it too. Gringos don't bother me, I rarely see them unless I want to.

@Maria-oh1nq

2 жыл бұрын

Its not americanized its just a wealthy area and there happens to be americans there

@blu3bananaprincess296

2 жыл бұрын

You can delete all the comments but it’s the truth lol you ppl are obsessed with Latin America

@taviparker4993

Жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs Hi Devon- I sent you a message via the contact email system at the radio station. I hope you received it.

@urbandoggs

Жыл бұрын

@@taviparker4993 No I don't see anything

This is an amazing conversation…very well needed!

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

thanx for taking the time to say

I’m 47 and I have chosen Costa Rica as the place to relocate..This video was very informative..Hope to meet you both..

@locdlife1205

Жыл бұрын

Hi Natasha!! My name is Dawn and I am currently deciding which country to relocate to! We are the same age and I don't know about you, but I am excited and nervous.

@natashabaldwin2005

Жыл бұрын

Same here! Nervous yet excited!!

Another excellent guest providing helpful information. Michael, you never fail at providing great content for those of us interested in Costa Rica. Thanks again! 👍🏾 🇨🇷

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Fred, appreciate the nice words, thanx.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank you Michael for all that you do. I watched your channel and joined Devon’s group as part of my research before moving to Costa Rica. This is now my second year here in Grecia.

“They give equally bad service to all of us” 😂 😂 That was so funny.

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

sad but true🤣🤣🤣

@jay27064

2 жыл бұрын

And so true.

@Maria-oh1nq

2 жыл бұрын

Nah they just dont care to impress americans

@rodvarmo

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@user-ix8kx4yf5x

11 ай бұрын

​@@Maria-oh1nq exactly, we don't privilege no body in the first place.

We love like any others in USA, jazz, R&B, rock, etc. You guys are more than welcome.

@islandgurl4927

Жыл бұрын

💖

Thank you for this interview. There is a lot of good information here. Her progressive welcoming vibe comes through the screen. Good VIBES

What a beautiful person. Loved this interview Michael.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I love this interview! I didn't realize she have a KZread channel called "Black Expats Living Life Abroad." If that was mentioned in the interview.. sorry I missed it! I appreciate your content and the honesty in your videos!!

I can identify with this amazing lady's experiences. Thanks for spotlighting her story.

I am definitely considering moving to Costa Rica in 2023

Thee most informative honest video I have been able to find ;

Beautiful as usual Mike, great to see a sister doing great things, hope to meet you both soon.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Look me up!

@Msjanikki

Жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs thank you for doing this interview. I've been to Costa Rica several times first, up in the mountains in La Fortuna and secondly and Guanacaste. I'm pretty sure I want to move there. But I have a very specific questions. I'm young and I'm a mom. I'm trying to find the links to your blog or podcast but it doesn't seem to populate here. I would love to learn more by following your info. Thanks

Devon is always a wealth of information! ♥️

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I am totally impressed with this interview and the lady. - thank you.

Agree, this is an encouraging interview. As a single soon to be retiree, I’m researching & searching. Looking for a group to support this move.

Thanks for sharing this great interview. Many of the things Devon talked about are so important for anyone wanting to move abroad. No matter what country you decide to move to.

Great video❣ Devon was a wealth of information when my family moved to Costa Rica in 2020.

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Hey you!!! Thanks for the comment.

@LevysteinLockett

2 жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs Of course❣ We live in Guanacaste, but are moving to Escazú soon.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@LevysteinLockett What? I might actually get to meet you in person?? 😜

@LevysteinLockett

2 жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs 😅 I know right!! See you guys soon 😘

This is a very impressive video....informative, interesting, and very easy to listen to. It's a really comfortable conversation between two very good communicators with good rapport. I loved it.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@darryljohnson5584

3 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, great communicators makes it easier to make planning smoothly to relocate.

This was absolutely great! So informative! We’re really thinking about moving there and this video has really confirmed.

@peterparker01676

Жыл бұрын

Hello monya How are you doing today?

Great info! I can definitely relate to a LOT of the points made here. Thanks so much for this.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome

Michael. You have so awesome KZread channel and incredible energy. Thanks for providing this platform. Much love 💕 and appreciation. 👍🏽🙏🏽✌🏽

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

Жыл бұрын

Ahh..thanx. I appreciate the nice words 😊

These are great tips! Thank you for sharing your story Devon!

@ElizabethGrace_

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that's the major takeaway. I believe she just wanted to highlight her proximity to amenities sans vehiculo 😃

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank yo!

@urbandoggs

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

yes Devon does respond to all inquires...i love her - she has been such a godsend...

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks amiga!!!

Great interview! I am of color, and have lived in Guanacaste for 9 years. Being a beach person, I could not pass up buying a beachfront home. I have enjoyed every minute of living in Costa Rica! However, to be frank, what no one likes or feels comfortable to talk about. When it comes to the vast majority of expat communities and Indigenous Tico communities. You do see and feel the economic and racial differences, to various degrees throughout Costa Rica.

@Softgyalera

2 жыл бұрын

do you care to expound?

@JamesBondEsq.

Жыл бұрын

@@Softgyalera "All around the world same song." --Digital Underground

@Caveman007freelancer

Жыл бұрын

Third world countries the only color they care to see is your green DOLLARS! Jajaja

@GodsChild1159

19 күн бұрын

I would love to video Costa Rica but have chosen to retire in Rwanda, Africa. We visited for a month and love the people. IMO, Africa is the best place for black people.

This was wonderful. Thank you.

I luv what she’s doing🎉🎉 I celebrate you queen.

This is just so wonderful thank you so much! And thank you to Devon for all the great info! I definitely want to visit but I’m a little shy of the monkeys there! I’ve seen them grabbing peoples things on some videos 👀

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Yes the monkeys are something else!!

I'm so glad I came across this video. Would love to meet her. Thanks to the host for doing this interview. "Liked" and SUBSCRIBED! 😂👍🏼

I am looking forward to coming and spending time with you all and fellow neighbors.. Good opportunity to go and experience different things outside the USA

I have been following Devon first with her blog and now through FB for many years. I have visited CR several times as a tourist and as I near retirement am thinking of staying at least part of the year.

Enjoyed the interview Mike. 1 more year & I retire & make my way to Costa Rica

Thanks for sharing this. Costa Rica has been on my list of places to relocate to for several years. I'm finally visiting this year to explore and see what it's like.

That background is BEAUTIFUL!🌸

Lovely lady, great story. I, too, lived in the Bay Area, for 7 years. Thanks for sharing, Devon, Michael and D 'Angelo.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Loved the Bay but happy to be gone. LOL

@bevtrue6937

2 жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs I couldn't afford to stay. Waaay too expensive. I moved to Florida then 10 or so years later, retired.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@bevtrue6937 Yes and it is is NOT the most affordable place to live however, it totally depends on "where" you are coming from. Compared to the Bay Area or places like NY, Costa Rica is super deal!!!

@sfrench9875

2 жыл бұрын

Grew up in the bay. Looking forward to Pura Vida life!

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@sfrench9875 You coming this way?

I am a single 67 year old woman and I want to make a change when I retire but a little worried about making move and not anyone. Hopefully finding this page will help me make a decision. I am now working but seriously want to start planning. Thank you sharing

This was a great interview and I am very interested in visiting for due diligence prior to expating. I was considering MX, but wherever i go I want to be able to comfortably start my business there and that changed for me with my last visit to mx after we were extorted by the MX police and later learned of the cartel extortions of thriving businesses. So Costa Rica is our next stop!

Wow I just vacationed in Costa Rica last week in Norsara we had a great time. I will look her up next time I'm there

This was extremely infotmative. Thank you so much.

Thank you for sharing this great information. We are looking forward in planning to relocate to Costa Rica with our family.

Black expats doesn't say where you come from there are black people in costa rica already in a general sense when people move from one place to the next, national origin is commonly used to describe expats. Its like saying black expat living in martinique when the island is full of them already, although they would be alot different than americans, assuming you are one

@princessprincess7708

Жыл бұрын

I always ask them why they think that word black is only unique to them. And why they do not choose a colour green instead to remove this black label . And give themselves a unique identity that is only for them.

I'm giving myself 1 year !!!!!

Great information I really enjoyed this interview. I've Been thinking about relocating abroad this help a lot thanks

“They give equally bad service to everyone “ 😂 😂

Excelent interview is getting better

I was in Guanacaste and the people in the area look like my cousins. I didn’t feel out of place. Now in the resort/tourist areas, they did not look like me. I still received the same treatment as the other gringos. So I understand her completely.

I really enjoyed this interview! She’s such an interesting person

Thank you for your video. I’ve been wanting to move to a coastal climate that’s affordable and I have so many questions.

Got me to subscribe to the channel! Great interviewer and interviewee! Sad to know there is discrimination on the Caribbean side. Looking forward to checking out the radio station!

@urbandoggs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Maria-oh1nq

Жыл бұрын

Towards who? You guys are the americans you guys would be the ones receiving discrimination

Thank you for sharing this info. This is really amazing

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kem1233

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW OO GOD, MORE AMERICANS. EWWWWWWW

@peterparker01676

Жыл бұрын

Hello angela / How are you doing today?

I am SOOOOO GLAD that she said that though we are Black.When we see Blacks of a certain country i.e Brazil,Mexico,,Costa Rico, even Africa, Etc. WE are still seen as Gringos.Not meaning white but American, and they see us in relation to the US money.

@princessprincess7708

Жыл бұрын

Sorry in Africa Afro people does not identify as Black . No matter how dark a person is no one is calling themselves blacks. Keep that disgusting label in USA creepy label that only sees a human complexion. The rest of us Afro people are not calling ourselves blacks.

THIS IS SO NEEDED. I want to move from America with my daughter and 4 grand children. What do I need to know?

@islandgurl4927

Жыл бұрын

Check the description box.

Great interview. Thank you 🙏.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This woman is doing things the smart way. I wouldn't like Escazu, but aside from that, she has a good plan.

So glad the two people I follow the most linked up.

I loved this conversation.

Great video, happy to see people are thriving there. Michael you didnt ask the normal questions though like how much is rent, how is she handling medical expenses, cost of living…thanks

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

because i have like 60 videos over the years on those subjects😉

@jay27064

2 жыл бұрын

It could be in a follow up video or you could just ask Devon. Property owners and managers were discounting rents like crazy in 2020 as no one was getting in and lots of people were breaking their leases and moving back to their hometowns to ride out the lockdown which lasted nearly a year in Costa Rica. The government wasn't handing out stimulus checks and inflated unemployment checks like in the US. It was maybe a once in a life opportunity, but there are economic cycles and natural disasters will probably just increase in frequency going forward.

Devon!!!! My homie....finally you got your video!!! ❤

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes gurl!!!

Excellent interview!

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

Жыл бұрын

muchas gracias..glad you liked it

Great video.. Sis I rahspect what you and the family are doing.. the radio station is 🔥.. keep pushing foreword.. MMG.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I'm surprised they mentioned belize 🇧🇿 English speaking 🔊 black country

New subscriber here! :-) Michael, you are the real MVP here, for this video🌷👍🏼 I thank you immensely, for I too I'm ready to move to Costa Rica, and need all the information I can get from reliable sources. I'm on day 19 of my Spanish lessons and emptying my house. I hope to meet Lady Devon one day soon, and maybe you as well! I am definitely putting blaxit com on my social radar, looking forward to listening to it while I'm in CR making my morning coffee. 💜

@urbandoggs

Жыл бұрын

❤

Very nice, interview, I lived in the SF. Bay Area for 40 years, Oakland, and Richmond, Originally from DETROIT. I just did an interview with Mrs Charlotte Van Horn, because now I'm in Panama. Stationed here in the early 1980's I was treated pretty nice, but that was 40 years ago, and now the millennials are not the same. I'm also thinking of coming to Costa Rica in July, for a conference, and I've put out 7 CD's over the internet. A very nice interview.

@sfrench9875

2 жыл бұрын

Richmond born and bred. Also lived in Oaktown before moving to Mendocino. Ready for the next adventure!

Good interview. Good job

I don't know as a Costarican I don't believe we discrimante our black people. What happens is what happen s most places where black people live, they are more racists than white people treat them like. I fact I have so many good, very good friends here that are black people and I doin't feel any diference with my white or black friends. Skin color to me as for many of my friends has nothing to do with us.. Every body is more than welcome to our land as long as they come in peace and willing to share with us.

Very Good Content! Well done

That sounds good, just being me, is what I need.

Very informative.

Surprisingly, my allergies and nasal congestion were nil while in Costa Rica!!!

Oh I really like the video Tico from Canada 🇨🇦

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Glad I ran into this vid. Me and my family want to leave Hawaii and move to Costa Rica. We both are retired and we’re thinking of Grecia as a place to raise our baby.

Excellent interview Michael and Devon, gave me a Black women wealth of information about to move to RC from Canada, See you soon!

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I’m moving to Costa Rica in April after studying abroad there

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

6 ай бұрын

congrats😊

Awesome video. Greatly appreciate you both!

Exceptional video. I’m a 24 year military vet researching a relocation to CR. Where can I find the contact links?

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

in the description

Wow, what a fantastic video!!

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@christopherhbrown

2 жыл бұрын

​@@urbandoggs NP!! Simply put , it was very helpful and informative for a newbie to CR like myself. Maybe see you at the meet up in PV.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherhbrown I'll be there!!!

Awesome Devon, how do I get to your radio station when I'm traveling in Costa Rica, Primarily in Jaco, and Escazú.

I see it in the notes now. Thank you

I'm surprised to read some of this comments, in Costa Rica we dont care what race are you !!! We care how you are as a person .

@Fyahh-ps2tr

Жыл бұрын

We aint 😅

@princessprincess7708

Жыл бұрын

Same as Africa.very good. Everyone is a person first. A HUMAN

Great interview! I really like how she articulates how being a black gringo in Costa Rica almost makes her forget that she is black; because it doesn't really matter in her situation - like race is trascended.

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

2 жыл бұрын

exactly...as it should be.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Completely different feeling than being in the states!

@queenbee2466

2 жыл бұрын

Black gringo? What on earth is that. You're either one or the other.smh

@Maria-oh1nq

2 жыл бұрын

She is seen as an american

@mrs.rogersneighborhood

2 жыл бұрын

I’m still in the U.S., with the same ole racist BS. 🫤

Michael, I love both of you. I'm on my way as soon as you are able to arrange accommodation. I'm single and a lady of a certain age😀

@TravelCostaRicaNOW

Жыл бұрын

😏

Thank You SO Much Michael and Devon!!! Heading out there with the wife for our 2nd anniversary. A friend of mine has family in Limon...we will be staying in Puerto Viejo...any thoughts on Limon, and the Marcus Garvey museum of the diaspora out there? P.S. Michael...I need to contact you about a rental car when we are out there.

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

When are you going to PV?

@mrblue21974

2 жыл бұрын

@@urbandoggs I've reached out through IG

@Maria-oh1nq

2 жыл бұрын

Visit the museums and all but Costa Rica wont save your community and your lil pro black ambitions

@Maria-oh1nq

2 жыл бұрын

If you wanna be pro black go to Africa.....oh wait yall dont wanna go there

Great Video

I'm a Nigerian living in Brazil for 8 years, now I'm thinking of moving to Costa Rica to live and work, can anyone help me with some information on how I can go about it? Thanks

thanks mike!!!

Thank you for the information 😁

wow .. one smart lady

@urbandoggs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I think local black people are not discriminated in Costa Rica, racism is not a huge issue here.

Yay Devon!