Interested in sustainability transformations, nature conservation and innovation. Background in Economics with a major in Development Economics and a PhD in Economics of Innovation.
Part 2- One-time expenses A very common question that we get is how much did our one year sabbatical in Costa Rica cost? In this post you will have information on the one-time costs. These are usually expenses that occur at the beginning of the sabbatical. This is how it looked for us. Car purchase … More How much does a one year sabbatical in Costa Rica cost? (Part 2)
Part 1- running expenses We are asked often how much did our one year sabbatical in Costa Rica cost? Of course, it all depends on lifestyles as well as the size of the family. But before our trip we had read that, on average, the running expenses are between 12000-14000 US$ per person for a … More How much does a one year sabbatical in Costa Rica cost? (Part 1)
We travelled to Costa Rica with three 23 kg suitcases for a whole year, one for each of us and a third bag with common stuff, including things for Matilda (our cat). In hindsight we could have left half of it behind… Here is what I learnt about what to bring (and not to bring) … More What to pack for a trip to Costa Rica
A dear friend recently reminded me of the power of drawings. I revisited the drawings that I made before leaving for the sabbatical with my wishes for the year in Costa Rica. This is what became of them…
The other day, I suddenly felt tired of travelling. Anyone that knows me a bit would know that this is NOT normal. When I told Frank, he said that he felt the same. “It is no wonder”- he added, “since we had been in transit for several weeks…changing houses almost every week”. No kidding. Four … More The transit is over!
Click on the link below to access the new photo album Pincha en el vínculo para acceder al album de fotos Sierpe
(Note: New photos added on the 20th of March) Click on the link below to access the new photo album Pincha en el vínculo para acceder al album de fotos https://theflipflop.life/click-an-album-to-see-all-its-pictures/new-photo-album-uvita/
Sooooo, by now some of you might be eager to know how the return trip was. Let me cut the chase. We are still in Costa Rica. Guajapen? – you might ask. Let me just say that of all the worst case scenarios that we had both run on our heads, what happened came out … More Mission aborted
Click in the link below to access the new photo album Pincha en el vínculo para acceder al nuevo album https://theflipflopdotlife.wordpress.com/click-an-album-to-see-all-its-pictures/new-photo-album-guanacaste-2021/?preview=true
Click in the link below to access the new photo album Pincha en el vínculo para acceder al nuevo album de fotos https://theflipflop.life/click-an-album-to-see-all-its-pictures/birdwatching-in-the-santa-elena-reserve/
