Insider Secrets

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

When I first helped a British couple navigate Costa Rica's healthcare system, they were shocked to discover their assumptions about accessing medical care were completely wrong. They'd read all the positive reviews—and yes, Costa Rica's healthcare is genuinely excellent—but no one had told them about the real-world experience  of getting it as a foreigner. After years of managing healthcare logistics for dozens of expat families, I want to give you the unfiltered truth. Why C