central america
Central America, once home to the Mayan Civilization, offers a Wander-worthy mix of old and modern.
It All Starts with a Cup of Coffee at Your Local Soda. . Your Life Could Change After the First Sip!
If you have been following our stories about Costa Rica, you know that we are simply sharing all of the GOOD NEWS that we have experienced ourselves here in paradise. If you are looking for bad news here, you won't find it. Yes, there is a lot of negatives that we can surely highlight, but not on my watch. There's no time for it. When you find yourself drifting backwards into that bottomless hole of greed, envy, loneliness & hate, snap out of it and head to one of Costa Rica's breeding grounds for many feel-good experiences. . your local soda.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Living is Easy in Costa Rica. Less is More / Tiny Homes / Container Homes / Build a Perfect Living Space. .
Many of the people who we assist in acquiring their legal status here in Costa Rica want to start fresh! Quite a few of them are at a crossroads in their lives and are dreaming of downsizing. . making it simpler to live, with less responsibility and DEFINITELY living with less STUFF! Perhaps their kids are out of college and on their own now. They want, and NEED a new situation. They can taste their well-deserved freedom from stress, deadlines and those very long and energy-zapping "to-do" lists. They definitely don't want a huge home to take care of!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Anticipation of the Possibility of Your Moving to Costa Rica in 2021!
When we first talk to our potential clients about their moving to Costa Rica, one of the first questions many of them ask is if there are other expats here from their home country and where do they live. They share with us that even though they are thinking deep and hard about moving here, if they do decide to do so, they want to have the opportunity to meet and to stay in touch with others who have something in common with them.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Contemplating a Quiet Life Filled with Delight & Charm. .
You may or may not know that I am in the business of assisting individuals and families who want to acquire their legal status here in Costa Rica. We help also in facilitating their move. . shipping their vehicles, their pets, all of their household furnishings, etc. It brings us great joy to speak with someone who has been in Costa Rica for a few years and confirm that they indeed made the right decision in their moving here. These lucky people, the ones who are satisfied with their new life, all have one big thing in common. . they conformed and committed. They became 'one' with the culture here. They knew how to 'slow down' and get off of that hamster wheel. And it did them well by rewarding them with a quiet life, filled with delight and charm!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Costa Rica has the Most Beautiful Money in the World!
The Costa Rica Colón! In 1502, when Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus) set foot on a little island just off the east coast of a new land, little did he know that the country that he ended up branding as "the Rich Coast" or "Costa Rica" would name their currency after him! And so they did! And it is beautiful. .
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Setting Yourself Up for Success Within the Pura Vida Lifestyle Parameters. .
Your "comfort zone". . these words sound warm and cozy, don't they? They paint a picture of a perfect place for you and your family to be. If you're there now, finding this zone most likely was a result of hard work and unrelenting effort. And if it is working for you and for those you love, then there is absolutely no reason to mix it up at this point in time. It is a place where we all would want to be. It is soothing to the touch. It doesn't rub against the grain. There are no harsh words in this zone, nor are there any doubts. . no negatives or regrets. Peace and harmony play emphatically in the background. . you get the message. . "Don't you dare mess with my comfort zone".
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Story Behind Our Beautiful Oxcarts Here in Costa Rica. .
The oxcart was once used as the principal way to transport coffee, sugar cane, corn and pineapples across the country to both Puntarenas and Limon, two ports located on the Pacific Coast and Atlantic Coast, respectively. Oxcarts today in Costa Rica are mostly used for parades and celebrations and are indeed considered one of the icons of our Costa Rican culture.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
If You Were Given a Chance to Make ONE Wish. .
We all daydream, don't we? We pretend, just for a moment, that we are young again. We dream about what it would be like to be super rich. We fantasize about how it would feel to be a rock legend, a movie star or even an astronaut, getting ready to set foot on Mars! Sometimes our imaginations run wild and we all have to admit, it's fun to visualize yourself as someone else, with no worries or problems. . no drama or complications. . no stumbling blocks in the way of our of pure happiness and total fulfillment of everything we desire! When we snap our fingers (or rub our Genie lamp), our wishes are granted!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
There's Something Very Special about Laying in a Hammock, Tied Between Two Palm Trees on a Costa Rican Beach. .
All you need is a beach. . Costa Rica surely has many from which to choose. A hammock. . you can buy one here for less than $50. A good book to read. . bring one along with you. Pura Vida. . oh yea, man! Life is wonderful here in one of the happiest countries on the planet and THIS is what it's all about!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Costa Rica is Indeed a Robust Global Technology Hub
Many of us think of Costa Rica as a tiny, third-world country inhabited by sloths, toucans, butterflies and tasty beans & rice dishes. We're all surprised to find out that big things are happening to this country in the field of high-tech expansion. The admiration and the respect given to Costa Rica by many global concerns is so strong. Costa Rica is becoming one of the most sought-after locations for business in the entire world!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Success Stories are the BEST Stories Here in Costa Rica. .
Being in the business of assisting others in starting an entirely new life for themselves and their families, my greatest reward is when everything turns out like a fairy tale for them. Simple as that. . that is what I live for. .
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
