If you’re thinking about retiring abroad, you’re in good company. According to the Foreign Affairs Manual, more than 760,000 ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

‘Tariffs’ is one of the buzzwords of 2025. Defined as taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country, tariffs are essentially trade barriers that raise prices and reduce available ...

Living costs in Costa Rica are rising even as inflation plunges and the local currency, the colón, continues to strengthen — an unusual combination that has puzzled economists. The inflation rate fell ...

Did you know Costa Rica has a “blue zone,” where people reportedly live longer and healthier lives than other parts of the globe? And it’s no wonder. With a warmer climate, active community, and ...

Canadians are adjusting their travel plans for 2025. We are starting to see new trends emerge. Canadians have been frustrated with the U.S. due to the growing tension between the countries, which has ...

According to the Foreign Affairs Manual, more than 760,000 Americans received Social Security benefits while living outside ...