Posted September 30th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
I was having dinner with a close friend last week and during one of our conversations she remarked. “You know you have been a trend setter here in Costa Rica.” I then said, “What do you mean?”
She went on to explain that I had been the first person to promote and write [...]
Posted September 27th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
Over the the last 27 years I have had the opportunity to observe 1000s of foreigners who have moved here. Costa Rica has always been a expatriate haven and has attracted foreigners from all backgrounds.
When I originally came here in the early 1980s the place was like the wild west and only for adventurous souls. [...]
Posted September 26th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
Baby Boomers are now worried about their retirement funds and the consequent hit on their retirement plans and lifestyles. To avoid outliving their assets and having to reduce their standard of living, retirement in Costa Rica may just be the most viable solution.
People who have moved here know that they can actually have a [...]
Posted September 25th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
After years of delays the new Carretera de Sol or costal highway is well under way. It will extend from the south side of the Sabana Park in San José to the Pacific Coast. A few weeks ago I went to the town of Orotina to observe the progress and was very impressed by what [...]
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Christopher Howard
Most people who read the title of the title of this article will ask, How?
Living life and just going through the motions? If so, you may be cutting your life short, as it’s been medically proven that people with passion and dreams actually live longer, healthier lives.
Apoptosis is when your brain believes that you have [...]