Most people in Costa Rica are very happy while those in the States are into the doom and gloom mode.

Almost 30 years ago I made the decision to move to Costa Rica. At that time very few people were doing such adventurous things. All of my friends and relatives thought I was out of my mind to give the security of a good job and move abroad. One friend even asked me , “isn’t there a revolution going on down there?” Obviously he was confusing Costa Rica with el Salvador or Nicaragua. Costa Rica has always been a peaceful country with the longest democracy in Latin America and the one of the few countries in the world to abolish its army.

Anyway I made the move and remained in contact with my family and close friends. Most of my friends were becoming very successful in their respective fields and i was just getting by. In my heart I knew I did the right thing by moving here. An inner voice kept reassuring me that I was on the right track to finding what I was searching for.

Slowly but surely things began to fall into place. Now I am on top of the world. I have been very successful as a writer of twelve books about Latin America, running a tour business for those wanting to relocate here and as a real estate investor.

Yesterday I talked to a friend of mine who is a successful attorney in the States and realized I am much better of than most people there. The current economic crisis has hit a lot of people there. On the other hand, Costa Rica hasn’t felt the same impact. Most people here are very happy  while those in the States are into the doom and gloom mode. The quality of life is much richer in Costa Rica than in the States.

I really feel blessed that I pursued my dreams and moved here years ago. I have had a truly incredible life down here. Most people who move to Costa Rica from the States and Canada experience the same thing. That is precisely why Costa Rica has become Latin America’s top retirement haven. On my monthly relocation/retirement tours I share my experiences and insight with my clients and talk about all Costa Rica has to offer.