In the distance I see Las Catalinas’ Islands; it’s one of our destinations today. The Costa Rican captain of our vessel, WetAssII, navigates each wave with precision. He anticipates each swell before effortlessly maneuvering the boat so that we barely feel the dips that can often lead to seasickness. This is actually turning out to be a smoother ride than most roads in this country. As we race...

There are many exciting things to do in Costa Rica like zip-lining, snorkeling, or horseback riding on the beach. However, nothing will elicit a bigger reaction from locals than discovering their road is finally getting paved. It’s not often this happens, but when it does you can all but hear your neighbors holler “hallelujah” from their porches. The Project Begins The dirt road from Surfsid...

Rob and Nadine Pisani were successful business owners in New Jersey, but when the stress of their lives landed Rob in the hospital, they decided it was time leave it all behind and start over in Costa Rica. Five years later, they are happier and healthier than ever. Rob is in a band, Nadine has written a book, and they wake up every morning excited to see what the day will bring. From shopping for...

“What color sand do you like?” I asked the puzzled tourist. “Do you prefer pink or black, full of shells or soft under your feet. Are you going swimming or kayaking, surfing or paddle boarding?” All he did was ask which beach I liked best, and in return the poor man got drilled with twenty questions. It is a simple inquiry that is getting more difficult to answer the longer I live here. The str...

It was the warm, flower-scented breeze drifting across Tamarindo that hooked me. I was in Costa Rica for less than twenty-four hours but had already fallen head over heels with the country. That was over four years ago. I knew then I had to find a way to make this place my home. When I wrote Happier Than A Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica, & Living the Zero Hour Work Week, I ...