Are Beaches in Costa Rica Private? What Investors and Travelers Need to Know
Discover why all beaches in Costa Rica are public, what to expect as a visitor, and why some still feel exclusive.
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A Gringo’s Guide to Meat Cuts in Guatemala
An expat’s guide to meat cuts in Guatemala to help you at the market or in the steakhouse (also applicable to other countries in Central America).
Can You Teach English in Central America and Actually Make a Living in 2026?
Is it still possible to teach English in Central America and support yourself? A clear, honest look at how it works today.
Traveling to Europe from Central America? Prepare for the Upcoming ETIAS Program
We take a look at the upcoming ETIAS program that travelers entering Europe’s Schengen Area will have to apply for in 2026. How will this affect travel to Europe from Central America?
Where Expats Overspend in Panama
Wondering about the cost of living in Panama? This guide shows where expats in Panama City spend too much and how to avoid it.
Six Mistakes Expats Make with Travel Insurance (and How to Avoid Them)
Moving abroad? These six expat insurance mistakes can leave serious gaps in coverage for life in Central America.
How to Celebrate Easter in Panama
Experience Easter in Panama, where colonial Casco Viejo comes alive with religious processions while beaches offer family celebrations along both coasts.
What TikTok Gets Right and Wrong About Travel in Central America
TikTok shows Central America at its most visually compelling, but not always at its most accurate. Here’s how travelers should use it wisely.
How to Celebrate Easter in Nicaragua
Easter in Nicaragua stands apart with its aquatic ceremonies, oxcart pilgrimages, and the famous dog blessing festival. Experience a Semana Santa like nowhere else.
My Sancocho Recipe: A Perfect Panamanian Hangover Cure
Lee Elliott learned early on in Panama that the best cure for a hangover is a hearty bowl of sancocho.