Just wanted to tell you we are making progress toward moving to Costa Rica with all the info and help we got from you on your tour last January. We’ve ordered our documents, hired the ARCR, and are planning our next trip there this winter. We are so grateful for the incredible info you […]
My wife and I had the pleasure of accompanying Christopher Howard on his 10 days Costa Rician Relocation Tour (aka eating your way through Costa Rica) in August 2022. Christopher was a wealth of information on the country and what requirements are needed to relocate and/or retire in Costa Rica. […]
The lower cost of living is one of them. And having a lower cost of living will help you do the things you enjoy like dining out frequently, traveling, and going out for drinks with friends. Without having to sacrifice your other expenses like your lifestyle or running a household. […]
When potential expats hear about Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, the first thing that usually comes to mind are the many islands of the Caribbean with their beautiful white-sand beaches. Unfortunately, Costa Rica’s Caribbean side is very different for a variety of reasons. In the 27 years that I have been […]
Individually, Costa Ricans consumed an average of 10.5 liters of pure alcohol per year, which was 26th out of 33 countries. Heavy drinking rates ranked Costa Rica 16th in the region. Only soda pop is consumed more than beer in Costa Rica. As many ticos say, “We have a very […]
In Costa Rica pegas or empachos are synonymous with indigestion. When this occurs the lymph nodes are affected and the stomach becomes inflamed with food getting stuck there (pegar means to stick or get stuck). This suposedly happens when the food doesn’t agree with a person causing a digestive problem. […]
In Costa Rica there are two seasons: Summer which runs from the end of November (noviembre) to about mid-April (abril) and the green or rainy season which extends from mid-April to mid-November. The months of September and October are the wettest of the year in Costa Rica. This year, it […]
Statistics and polls annually released to determine the happiest countries in the world don’t reflect where Black expats are migrating. “Happiness” is an emotional state typically characterized by feelings of joy, excitement, and fulfillment. While what makes an individual happy is completely subjective, we can generally all agree happiness is […]
Where to retire cheaply abroad — and how much you could save in each destination. Retirement plans are as unique as the individuals who are looking forward to the day when work, at least as they know it, comes to an end. For some, retirement can mean a career change […]
Hubby and I did this tour with Christopher Howard late November 2021. We highly recommend it! It was our first time in CR and we got to try delicious meals at different restaurants/towns, visit farmer markets, see many different beaches and areas with rental and sale properties. This tour gave […]
