Costa Rica simply means paradise. It contains more beauty and adventure per acre than any other country on the planet. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with dense jungles teeming with exotic wildlife, towering volcanoes, lush green valleys, crystal clear rivers and lakes, and miles of gorgeous undeveloped beaches. The country offers a great climate, a stable democracy, friendly atmosphere, low cost of living and excellent health care.

When Costa Rica was originally settled it was known as the "Rich Coast". When Costa Ricans are asked the question "how are you", they typically answer with the phrase "puravida" meaning "pure life" or "everything is good". The country scores extremely high on the "Happiness Index". Read More

Some things in life are best kept as a secret. Like when you have a friend who works at the movie theater who can sneak you in for free. Or when you find that perfect, undiscovered fishing spot where you can easily catch your limit and then some. In like manner, when one begins to think about living, retiring, and investing for the future, there is a very special secret place that more and more people are discovering. One of Central America's best kept secrets is the country of Panama. Its beauty is unmatched and you can live like a king on a very modest budget. Here are just a few reasons why Panama is is quickly becoming one of the worlds top destination places.

Most first time visitors are wide eyed at the amount of modern high rises and skyscrapers in Panama City. Read More