Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his ...

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 ...

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 ...

After more than three decades living in Costa Rica, I still think back to my life stateside, and how it would have compared to now had I never left. There are pluses and minuses; Financially I ...

Tourism has spiked in Costa Rica, with visitors trying to get a taste of the Blue Zone lifestyle. But as tourists flood the area, locals say key elements of the Blue Zone life are fading away.

She’s trying to do everything right. My wife set her alarm extra early. She got up with plenty of time to futz around in her garden, lay out the kids’ uniforms for school, she even got her still ...

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 ...

Dena Levitz lived in Costa Rica for one month on a voluntary work exchange. She found the program through a website that connects yoga instructors with resorts. Levitz said the experience changed her ...