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 ...

Do I miss living in the USA? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times by both Tico and Estadounidense friends and relatives. And when I’m in Costa Rica, the answer is a confident no. Where I live, ...

These resorts are shaping a new vision for tourism in Costa Rica, one that balances sustainability, cultural integrity, and ...

This haven of biodiversity is one of the best destinations in the world for wellness travel – here’s how to find your ...

I’m going to come out and say it immediately, I’m not particularly knowledgeable about Costa Rica’s spiders. This little country boasts over 2,000 species that come in a dizzying variety of sizes, ...

Costa Rica might be small, but it packs in two completely different worlds. The Pacific coast is known for golden-sand ...

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, ...

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 ...

Roberto Samcam Ruiz took security measures seriously. A retired Nicaraguan army major who had spoken out against the Sandinista government, he fled to neighboring Costa Rica after his name started ...