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There is something particularly exciting about doing radio interviews. Especially the variety that covers the pressing issues of a local municipality. I was once being interviewed on a station outside New York City when we were preempted by breaking news that falcons were nesting on top of City Hall. Apparently, these birds were crapping all over the place.

Another time I was being interviewed by a Midwest station when I was cut short by live coverage of the Maple Seed Maven’s middle school basketball game. It was the finals and these girls rocked the house.

But I had the most fun on Radio Dos, one of the biggest radio broadcasts in Costa Rica. This was the big time; anyone who has traveled across Costa Rica is likely to have listened to hours of their programming. I even know their jingle by heart, singing it to Rob when there are lulls in our conversations (if given the option, I’m pretty sure he’d choose the lull).  I was nervous just thinking about doing this interview.

Happily, everything went off without a hitch. I sat in Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, watched the sunset, and was interviewed by the charming hosts. And instead of nesting falcons or middle school basketball games, their urgent news was the Tamarindo surf report and Happy Hour specials (high tide at 8AM, $2 Imperial Drafts).

I’m grateful for it all and so excited to see what happens next.

 

By | 2018-04-15T18:19:26-04:00 May 4th, 2013|Categories: Press|Tags: , , |10 Comments

About the Author:

Nadine is the author of the best-selling series, Happier Than A Billionaire. Join her as she navigates living as an expat in the sometimes confusing, always beautiful, country of Costa Rica.

10 Comments

  1. Radio Dos By the Beach July 1, 2016 at 2:21 pm - Reply

    […] just so happened that Evan Luck from Radio Dos was at the hotel. Evan is a very popular DJ in Costa Rica and often does his show on location in […]

  2. […] You can’t escape the fact that Tamarindo has become one of the busiest tourist towns in Costa Rica. That means more people on the beaches and more vendors trying to sell them souvenirs. You also can’t deny that it has one of the best surf breaks in the world and making it the perfect place for learning to surf. […]

  3. Raja imran Rasheed October 1, 2013 at 4:06 am - Reply

    insha Allah next year i try my level best to visit Costa Rica .The Most atractive place in the world.

    • Nadine October 8, 2013 at 4:01 pm - Reply

      It’s absolutely beautiful! You are going to love it!

  4. Randall May 5, 2013 at 11:14 am - Reply

    Loved your book! I think we will have our baby there next year (and we’ve never been!)

    • admin May 13, 2013 at 8:23 am - Reply

      It’s beautiful here, so much wildlife and incredible places to see. There is always something fun to do, and I know you will love it!

  5. Bryan May 5, 2013 at 12:30 am - Reply

    We (wife and I) are planning an exploratory trip in anticipation of a move to CR. I alternate between excitement and terror at the thought. Half the people I talk to say I’ll be mugged within the first week. Heck, the way they tell it, the stewardesses might hog-tie me once we enter Costa Rican airspace. The others tell me to be careful but that problems are relatively uncommon. The good news is that I have Ticos in my family, so I’ll have somewhere to stay and an official tour guide. We’re still trying to decide where to rent first, but Grecia seems like a good way to ease into it. Anyway, we’re discovering how much crap is really in our house. I’ve got unopened boxes from three moves ago. I’m sure it must be stuff essential I can’t live without…

    • admin May 13, 2013 at 8:22 am - Reply

      I know how you feel. I didn’t even know where to start with the “stuff”. Moving is bad enough, but trying to get rid of most of the things is even tougher.

      Grecia is a great place to start. Excellent weather, easy place to find a car, and close to San Jose. If you are going to start the residency process, it’s so much easier when you are nearer to Immigration.

      Congrats on your next adventure and can’t wait to hear how it all works out!

  6. kel May 4, 2013 at 7:45 pm - Reply

    Hi Nadine, just finished reading both your books back to back. Great read! It was exactly what I was looking for 🙂 We are moving to Cuba in just over a year (my husband is Cuban…I most certainly am not)…..and I needed this pick me up. I’m fired up again! Thanks for putting it all out there for strangers like myself to read, enjoy & connect with. Much appreciated. Best wishes to you & your dear husband.

    • admin May 13, 2013 at 8:20 am - Reply

      Sounds like such an adventure! I’ll follow you on your blog, I’m sure you will have a lot of great stories to tell.

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