Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

Doing business in Costa Rica can be a challenging proposition, to say the least.  Especially when one compares the ease of doing business here with its neighboring countries, one…
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For many expats seeking escape their day-to-day routine and fantasize of strolling into an office in shorts and a Tommy Bahama shirt is doing just that – fantasizing. Working in Costa…
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Despite the glitz and glamour of resorts such as Los Suenos Marriott or the luxurious condohotels that are offered in Jaco Beach there are choices for budget travelers. Students,…
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When considering what to do with your investment money, real estate was probably one of the first things to come to mind. And rightly so, because real estate investment in a stable…
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Foreigners Can Own Real Estate in Costa Rica Did you know that foreigners living in Costa Rica have the same real estate rights as citizens? And that titled properties are listed in a…
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If you look around the internet trying to find property in Costa Rica, you will see many sites claiming they have an MLS database. Unfortunately, this is not possible. Because real…
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Jaco Beach Continues to Grow from National Tourism More and more Costa Rican families are enjoying their vacations and weekends in Jaco Beach. Until recently, the only alternative…
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Costa Rica Condo or Home: Which one is better for me? In Costa Rica, condo ownership represents an appealing alternative to single family home ownership. In the past, condo ownership…
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Choices: Costa Rica Versus Mexico? Expat Lifestyle Choices series is a collection of articles that highlights the pros and cons of two countries in which expats are comparing. So…
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Costa Rica Beaches: How To Choose? Which are Best? With the Caribbean and Pacific coasts hugging either side of this small nation, Costa Rica has over 1,200kms (750 miles) of…
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Choices: Costa Rica versus Panama? Expat Lifestyle Choices series is a collection of articles that highlights the pros and cons of two countries which expats are comparing. So…
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Choices: Costa Rica Versus Belize Expat Lifestyle Choices series is a collection of articles that highlights the pros and cons of two countries which expats are comparing. So you’ve…
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Buying Property in Central America If you have travelled Central America you can describe most of the countries by a few words. Guatemala has its large indigenous Indian culture along…
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Chasing Your Dream – Starting Your Own Business in Costa Rica For many of you, moving and starting a business in Costa Rica is the ultimate dream. Chasing your dreams takes dedication…
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How to travel with your pet to Costa Rica So you are making all the preparations for your travel in Costa Rica.  You check that your passport is valid for more than 6 months, you get…
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Medical Services in Costa Rica When you see statistics from the World Health Organization placing the life expectancy of Costa Ricans near the top of the scale year after year, one…
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Buying a car in Costa Rica: Points to Consider It’s said that there are two kinds of people living in Costa Rica; Those that have a car, and those that are going to be late.  The…
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Activities and Tours Abound in Jaco Costa Rica Jaco Beach is no longer a sleepy surf town. The metro area of Jaco has grown and with it businesses have been catering to the increase in…
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Thinking about Expat Living? Costa Rica has over 100K Expats Are you thinking of moving your life offshore?  About to hit the eject button from your homeland?  Have you ever wondered…
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Increasingly, Costa Rica condo rentals are preferred over traditional hotels for vacation accommodations. A new study by the Costa Rica tourism board shows that condo rentals are…
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