Have you ever wanted to quit your job and retire early?

Even though you think you might be too young to do it? Well, we did it.

And in our early 40’s no less! In June, 2013, my husband Greg and I broke free of the rat race in North America where bigger was better and moved from Dallas, Texas to Costa Rica.

We quit our jobs, sold nearly everything and came to Costa Rica with just 9 suitcases.

This decision was not made lightly. Some recent deaths and illnesses in our families, along with my husband’s stressful occupation, made us take a close look at our life and happiness.

No one knows what the future holds, and we didn’t want to wake up one day, find one of us sick and dying and not have had this opportunity.

So, we made the decision to stop driving ourselves crazy with our stressful routine in the States and traded it in for a more low-keyed, down to earth lifestyle in Costa Rica. Why Costa Rica? 

Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out exactly why — but overall we wanted to downsize and simplify our lives, be healthier and get by on less money. 

Costa Rica offered us this option, especially with affordable health care and an abundance of fruits and vegetables (and not to mention incredible sunsets and delicious coffee!).

We wanted to enjoy life more, as well as each other. Living abroad has been amazing so far! I don’t have a big house or a car to my name, but I’m happier here with less. My life is actually richer now with the natural beauty and time I have with my husband.

In my book you will discover:

1. Our decision process of quitting our jobs and retiring early
2. See what made us consider moving to a foreign country in the first place, how we did it, and why we have no regrets!
3. What we did on our 10-day due diligence trip
4. Why we chose Costa Rica
5. How we chose to live in the Central Valley
6. How grocery stores and banks are different in Costa Rica
7. How we simplified our lives and now live on less
8. What to pack for YOUR move here

She lives with her husband in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Pura Vida!

The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) ranks Atenas as one of “The Best Places to Retire Abroad.” For more information about homes and land for sale in the area please telephone our Recommended Realtors in Atenas Dennis Easters and Gerardo Gonzalez-Porras on (506) 8854-7721 or contact him using the simple form below:

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.