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What if your ideal new home base combines cloud forest serenity with proximity to a cosmopolitan capital… all at a fraction of the cost of similar surroundings in the States? That’s exactly what you’ll find in Cerro Azul, Panama, a mountain retreat just 22 miles from Panama City that delivers an unexpected blend of natural …
For years, gaining EU residency through investment has been focused on Portugal. The Portuguese Golden Visa originally allowed for residency with the purchase of residential real estate anywhere in the country. That, plus minimal presence requirements and a 10-year tax holiday, got results. But those results led to escalating real estate costs that priced out …
Just an hour from Panama City lies a place that challenges everything you might assume about Central American beach towns. Coronado, in Panama’s western province, has quietly transformed from a wealthy Panamanian weekend retreat into something far more interesting. It’s now a thriving hub for international professionals seeking the perfect blend of work life and …
I vividly remember the two weeks I spent in Ojochal in February of 2018. Maybe it was the 22-mile stretch of stunning beaches known as Costa Ballena, punctuated by the giant rock and sand formation that not only has the distinct shape of a whale’s tail, but is located in the exact spot where hundreds …
I’d been all over Costa Rica, but the Nicoya Peninsula had remained under my radar. That changed when I heeded some frequently heard advice from fellow travelers: You’ve got to check out Nosara. The renowned surf-spot-turned-yoga-and-wellness-enclave has become a popular destination within this sparsely populated region, offering something increasingly rare: authentic Costa Rican living combined …
Note: Don’t miss our upcoming webinar “How to Pay Zero Taxes on a Six-Figure Income as an American Expat” on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, exclusively for Further Premium members. Upgrade to Premium and join us. The traditional playbook for international living used to be simple: Work hard Retire Move abroad. But what if there’s a …
The media narrative says that successful entrepreneurs are hoodie-wearing kids in their 20s, but we know that’s false. It also says you need to be based in tech hubs like San Francisco, Austin, or Miami to succeed. Also false. I’m living proof of that. But what if there’s a thriving international metropolis that offers world-class …
The majority of Costa Rica’s population resides in the Central Valley. The proximity to the capital city, San Jose, is the economic nexus that keeps citizens clustered together. This is also where most expats live, sometimes because they work for Costa Rican companies. Otherwise, it’s because the cool climate and cultural access make a lot …
While I’ve been going to Costa Rica for 25 years, my exploration of next-door neighbor Panama started much later. Before I traveled to the country, though, I heard about two places constantly: Boquete, and Bocas del Toro That’s likely because they were the two earliest areas to be embraced by a significant number of American …
A couple weeks ago, I highlighted the Costa Rican expat havens near San José, including Escazú, Santa Ana, Grecia, and Alajuela. I got a comment on social media from an expat in Costa Rica with this tip: Don’t sleep on San Ramón. San Ramón hadn’t been on my radar, so I decided to look into …
The vision of retirement as a seaside escape with sandy toes and ocean breezes sounds idyllic. But let’s face it, waiting until our mid-60s to live that coastal dream makes less sense with each passing year. Why delay the lifestyle you want when you could build a location-independent business now that lets you live anywhere …
As we’ve seen, Costa Rica is not just another tropical retirement destination. In fact, location-independent expats and nomads are thriving throughout the country while continuing to make a healthy income. That said, there’s something altogether different happening around Lake Arenal, where those in search of a better life are discovering the perfect balance of connectivity, …