Puerto Limón is an attractive place for tourists to visit due to the beautiful beaches, wildlife, and exploring this area has to offer. This city is located in the province of Limón, which stretches along the entire Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Being the seventh-largest city in the Central American country, Puerto Limón is home […]
I feel I’m a lucky guy every day when I wake up. It’s another day in Paradise. Of course, sometimes I do feel unlucky. But that only happens when my wife’s car was hit by a taxi. Or when my internet connection doesn’t work for 3 days. There are also days that I’m just lucky. […]
Costa Rica is home to several schools and an excellent place to study abroad. The country also features a wide variety of properties to rent as a student. Most of these are located in high-density areas like San Jose and the beaches. You can find excellent accommodation options in larger cities like San Jose, Heredia, […]
The world as we know it is changing and changing fast, especially for those of us over the age of 50. Unfortunately, we are all too familiar with the increasing cost of living in the USA and the uncertainty circling around Health Care, Social Security and overall stability. Sometimes it seems as these things are […]
If you are a dog lover, you are probably wondering about popular dog breeds in every country you plan to visit or live in. When it comes to the most popular dog breeds in Costa Rica, the situation is a bit unique. Costa Rica is a tropical country that is very pet-friendly. It has a […]
Buyers usually ask how long a property is for sale and why it has not sold. And why it takes so long in Costa Rica, while in some other places property sells in a matter of days. I wrote this article originally for the real estate section of The Tico Times. On request, I am […]
Blue Zones are regions around the world where according to explorer and author Dan Buettner, people live longer than average (over the age of 100!). This term first came about in the National Geographic magazine in November 2005 when Buettner published his story “The Secrets of a Long Life” claiming that there were five of […]
I’ve been looking for years for someone in Costa Rica who builds quality custom-made container homes. That’s because custom-made container homes are so versatile, innovative, and environmentally responsible. The problem that most container homes in Costa Rica have is that they are usually not insulated. So it’s like living in an oven. Well, I have […]
Going to the beach is a great way to release some stress and clear your thoughts. Costa Rica, bordered by the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches around the world. Here are five of the best beaches to visit in Costa Rica. Conchal is located in the […]
When I relocated to Costa Rica in 1980 I was asked a lot of naïve questions by my friends and family back in the U.S. One acquaintance asked if there were stores down here. Come on! Another person asked if there was a war going on. And there was a relative who inquired, “Do they […]