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Skip’s Viewpoint – The Expat From Florida Skip had lived in Florida long enough to know three things: Smiling at strangers makes them suspicious. Waving at strangers makes them more suspicious. Saying hello to strangers means you’re either running for office, crazy or selling something. So when Skip arrived in Costa Rica, he brought that same “don’t-make-eye-contact” philosophy with him. But it didn’t last long. One morning, he was wandering through a small mountain town, pr

Saying “YES” more often in Costa Rica is like discovering a hidden superpower. Skip's point of view For Skip, the proud expat adventurer from the USA, that magical little word has become his new favorite toy. Back home, the wildest thing he said “YES” to was ordering dessert on a weekday . But now he’s here in Costa Rica — where people say “YES” to last-minute beach trips, mystery foods, zip-lining through jungles, and dancing like nobody is watching (even though everyone mos

The era of perpetual tourism is ending – here's what every expat needs to know about Costa Rica's biggest immigration overhaul in decades. Expert Collaboration: This comprehensive immigration analysis was developed in partnership with William 'Skip' Licht  (Costa Rica immigration specialist, WhatsApp: 1-754-423-8823 , costaricagoodnews@gmail.com ) and Oscar Hernandez  of Expat Legal Advisors (Local: +506 8543-7650 , legal@expatlegaladvisors.com ), ensuring you receive accurat