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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 …
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 …
Everyone talks about achieving financial security, but in these tumultuous times, what does that even mean? In a nutshell, financial security is a state of having control over your financial future. It represents a shift from relying on unpredictable external factors to creating a stable financial foundation. The Current Reality: Only 43% of Baby Boomers …
Remember when our motto was “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”? (Thanks, Warren Zevon.) Nowadays, that’s a little too close for comfort. Plus, who can sleep anyway? With all the chaos of modern life, shut-eye can be elusive. However, understanding what’s undermining your rest isn’t just nice to do — it’s critical. After all, sleep is instrumental …
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 …
The news lately has been grim, so it’s my pleasure to share some good news: According to the New York Times, Gen X women are having the best sex. (Guys, don’t feel bad; you’re likely enjoying the fruits of us “grown-ass women leading their best lives” — not my description… Netflix’s.) This isn’t actually news to …
You can’t escape the hype about the creator economy. Build an audience, gain influence, get paid. The creator economy dates back at least 20 years, however, beginning with “pro” or commercial blogging that emerged around 2005. And most of those who succeeded back then had cut their teeth as freelancers or some other client service …
Back in 1999, I experienced my first success outside of having a job. While I was struggling to make my first digital business work, I started a solo boutique law firm catering to early internet entrepreneurs to pay the bills. Soon I had a small but strong stable of clients, one of which was an …