another reason to find work online before moving to puerto rico
I see you are living near Rincon or in Rincon, not quite sure… So I’m a waitress in the states right now, would you suggest working at […]
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our introduction to healthcare in puerto rico
Cartwheels at the beach provided an opportunity none of us really wanted; the opportunity to find out for ourselves what healthcare in Puerto Rico is like. Waylon loves doing handstands and cartwheels at […]
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still here, but taking a break
In the states, as the first cold fronts blow through and your wardrobe transitions to warmer clothing, you can subconsciously sense the holidays coming . Not only do you […]
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cost of a college education in puerto rico
It’s no secret that the cost of a college education has been soaring stateside. Beginning in the ’90s, the price has been rising much faster […]
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dealing with the fact that we can’t vote for president in puerto rico
“Puerto Rico!? But they can’t vote in the presidential election!” Those were the first words out of a concerned neighbor’s mouth when I told her we were […]
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western puerto rico beaches
“Where are all the trees?”, Holly said in shock the first time we drove down to North Padre Island in Texas. Growing up within walking distance to Kailua Beach, […]
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diy homemade nattō! (and yogurt)
Sticky, stinky, stringy, and downright delicious! Japanese people love their nattō and being half Japanese myself, I’m certainly no exception. I have fond memories of waking […]
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avocados, bananas and more in puerto rico
“You want some avocado with your eggs this morning?”, Holly said, smiling. “Yeah, I guess I should have some”, I drearily replied. We spent the last […]
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good deals in puerto rico
Now that we are officially “Puerto Rican consumers”, we can see firsthand how heavily the odds are stacked against them (us). It’s not enough that costs are naturally elevated […]
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our dynamic namesake – the black and gold coast
(“The Black and Gold Coast” was the original name of this blog.) It happened so slowly it was barely perceptible. Bit by bit, sand from our beloved […]
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