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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, …
What’s your primary criteria for choosing a new home base abroad? The question usually begins with something about beaches, mountains, or both. Or perhaps your preferred climate. But the reality is that healthcare access becomes increasingly important as we move through our 50s and beyond. That’s especially true for those of us building location-independent businesses …
Costa Rica’s Central Valley presents the perfect backdrop for location-independent entrepreneurs looking to reinvent midlife. The climate and lifestyle of this coveted region make it ideal for expats and nomads seeking both productivity and quality of life. I’ve spent a lot of time in Costa Rica, and despite the beauty of the beaches, the coastal …
The world is evolving, and so are the opportunities for those of us looking to reinvent ourselves at midlife. Case in point: Traveling abroad in conjunction with working for yourself. It’s a chance to experience a higher quality of life and protect yourself from the whims of an ageist employer who wants to shed your …
When you think of Costa Rica, you may first think of the beaches. Maybe the lush resorts along the Gold Coast. Or the surfing hot spots like Tamarindo and Nosara. You may have even ventured further down the Pacific coast, to enjoy the wonders of Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal. Or enjoyed the party atmosphere of …
My decade-long romance with Baja Sur, Mexico began with an industry event that I spoke at year-after-year in Cabo San Lucas. The event usually coincided with my birthday, so I would often arrive early or stay after to enjoy some “me” time. That led to venturing beyond the familiar tourist environment of Los Cabos to …
I see ads for financial advisors saying “It’s not too late!” to catch up on your retirement savings over the next ten years. And they often point to current the bull market as a means to make it happen. Unfortunately, the market doesn’t share that sentiment. Not only is it a dangerous risk, it may …
So far, we’ve explored the main components of Unretirement Planning, and why it’s a smarter move than playing the increasingly unattainable retirement game. Generation X continues its lifelong run as the middle children of history. Every advantage enjoyed by those who came before us, ranging from stay-at-home moms to corporate pensions, has been unceremoniously yanked …
The conventional wisdom says tariffs hurt everyone. Higher prices. Supply chain disruptions. Economic uncertainty. And that will be the reality for U.S. citizens who stay put. It’s going to be painful, to say the least. But for location-independent entrepreneurs and digital professionals, the latest wave of Trump tariffs might offer an unexpected opportunity. The Dollar’s …