Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

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The Joy Of Being An Expat In Costa Rica. Living as an expat in Costa Rica can be a uniquely rewarding experience, filled with ...

There are few things more panic inducing than landing in Costa Rica and realizing you can’t load Google Maps or message your ...

Paradise doesn’t come cheap. Cars, gas, appliances, phones, TVs often cost more in Costa Rica. But not everything. Here’s a simple, like-for-like look at staples I buy all the time, using lowest ...

Panama has claimed the top spot in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index for 2025, unseating Costa Rica, which dropped to third place behind Portugal, according to the report released ...

At 25, most people are just starting their careers. But one coder claims he's retired, living in Costa Rica, running a “small hacking and dev company” and managing crypto projects that pull in seven ...

For total seclusion, Playa Quesera on the Nicoya Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most magical hidden gems. Accessed via the Curú Wildlife Refuge, either by a short boat journey or a two-hour hike, ...