Hot Beaches vs. Lake Living

Costa Rica second home owners prefer to have water and nature views just like others worldwide. Often a home buyer makes an enormous error buying where the temperatures are next to unbearable; hence requiring air conditioning day and night. This was O.K. when electricity was inexpensive; however today Costa Rica rates are double to triple […]

I’m Not Like Other Expats…

I have a confession to make. I don’t like the beach. I know that the tropical beach is supposed to be the dream of every sensible expat. We’re supposed to want to swing in a hammock on it, listen to the surf gently lapping on it, stroll barefoot on it, drink ice-cold beer under umbrellas […]