What Expats Underestimate About Running a Business Abroad
Running a business abroad in Central America? Here are the real challenges expats face, from bureaucracy and banking to hiring and infrastructure.
Expat Tips
What Are the Benefits of One-to-One Spanish Lessons vs Group Classes for Language Mastery?
A practical look at one-to-one Spanish lessons and group classes for travelers, expats, and long-term residents in Central America.
What to Think About When Relocating Abroad in 2026
Relocating abroad involves more than choosing a destination. This guide covers the practical planning and moving considerations people often underestimate before leaving.
Remote Work in Central America: What Actually Varies by Location
A practical guide to remote work in Central America, focusing on internet reliability, power stability, and housing choices.
Mental Health Abroad at Christmas: Finding Balance While Living or Traveling Overseas
Christmas can intensify mental health abroad. This article explores emotional challenges and balance while living or traveling overseas.
The Essential Guide to Sweaters for Men in Central America: Style, Comfort, and Climate-Smart Dressing
Sweaters in Central America are more useful than most people expect. This guide explains climate-smart materials, practical styles, and how sweaters fit into daily life across the region.
Cat Care in Costa Rica: A Practical Guide for Expats
Cats can thrive in Costa Rica with a little tropical know-how. Here’s how expat cat owners can keep their pets safe, healthy, and happy in paradise.
How Germany’s Pension Refund Works for Expats in Central America
Lived and worked in Germany before moving to Central America? Find out how expats can claim a refund on German pension contributions after leaving the country.
Financial Tips for Expats in Central America
Guide to expat finances in Central America—track costs, manage currency, navigate taxes, and build emergency funds for a smooth relocation.
Four Reasons Why I’m Living in Costa Rica
Zach Gerth from StartAbroad, explains why he’s living in Costa Rica and not back in the States.