Sometimes a single vacation can change the course of a life. For Doug, that life-changing moment came during a short trip to Costa Rica in the mid-1980s—a journey that began as a simple tropical escape and evolved into a permanent relocation, a new philosophy of living, and the creation of a lush botanical garden in […]
Stop the World and Let Me Off In Costa Rica
Time is passing faster than the hands of a clock can rotate around its face. Days blur into weeks, weeks into years, and somewhere along the way the simple act of living has been replaced by rushing. Rushing to work, rushing through meals, rushing through conversations, and rushing through life itself. I want to stop […]
Retire in Costa Rica: Why?
Why do so many people from the United States, Canada, and Europe choose to retire in Costa Rica? What is it about this small Central American country that continues to attract retirees year after year? The answer is not just one thing—it is a combination of climate, lifestyle, affordability, natural beauty, healthcare, and peace of […]