Brian Clark

1 week ago | further.net | Brian Clark

The media narrative says that successful entrepreneurs are hoodie-wearing kids in their 20s, but we know that’s false. It also says you need to be based in tech hubs like San Francisco, Austin, or Miami to succeed. Also false. I’m living proof of that. But what if there’s a thriving international metropolis that offers world-class infrastructure, a strategic global position, and significantly lower costs? That place exists.

1 week ago | further.net | Brian Clark

The majority of Costa Rica’s population resides in the Central Valley. The proximity to the capital city, San Jose, is the economic nexus that keeps citizens clustered together. This is also where most expats live, sometimes because they work for Costa Rican companies. Otherwise, it’s because the cool climate and cultural access make a lot of sense for day-to-day living.

2 weeks ago | further.net | Brian Clark

A couple weeks ago, I highlighted the Costa Rican expat havens near San José, including Escazú, Santa Ana, Grecia, and Alajuela. I got a comment on social media from an expat in Costa Rica with this tip:Don’t sleep on San Ramón. San Ramón hadn’t been on my radar, so I decided to look into it (I love my job). Turns out, there’s a lot to like about this lesser-known Central Valley location that’s also popular with expats.

2 weeks ago | further.net | Brian Clark

While I’ve been going to Costa Rica for 25 years, my exploration of next-door neighbor Panama started much later. Before I traveled to the country, though, I heard about two places constantly:Boquete, andBocas del ToroThat’s likely because they were the two earliest areas to be embraced by a significant number of American expats.

1 month ago | further.net | Brian Clark

As we’ve seen, Costa Rica is not just another tropical retirement destination. In fact, location-independent expats and nomads are thriving throughout the country while continuing to make a healthy income. That said, there’s something altogether different happening around Lake Arenal, where those in search of a better life are discovering the perfect balance of connectivity, affordability, and natural beauty.