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); ...

Many U.S. citizens are considering an international move in light of current circumstances. Moving to Costa Rica is a good option for many different reasons, which I will cover throughout this article ...

My flight was scheduled for a late evening arrival. I prefer flying into Costa Rica in the daytime hours. From a window seat I... Drivers here in Costa Rica spend hours stuck in gridlock each day, and ...

Costa Rica is the ideal place to retire partly because of its warm climate, expat community, and foreign-income tax exemptions. Mountain towns like those in the Central Valley offer retirees cool ...

Key Takeaways Rising U.S. health care costs are driving more Americans to look abroad for treatment and long-term care options.France, Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, and Panama all offer high-quality ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking to emigrate? Here’s what people who have moved abroad want you to know. (Getty Creative) (martin-dm via Getty Images) Like ...

The thought of packing up and moving to another country is tempting for many, but not all countries are the same in terms of welcoming expats. Some countries have very stringent requirements about who ...

Mild temperatures, limited extremes, and climates that stay comfortable for most of the year make these expat favorites stand out. Mindful Media / Getty Images Weather shapes daily life abroad more ...