William "Skip" Licht
Bio
Costa Rica is a magical place. Since November, 2002, when I first visited this country, I have been in love with the people, the culture, its biodiversity, the food. . everything about it makes me happy! Now I share my excitement with you!
Stories (148/0)
Put a Smile on Your Face! Better Times are Ahead for All of Us!
There are so many kind souls here in Costa Rica. In the midst of a very bad year, a strong feeling of hope and the laser-focused vision of a better life ahead are in the minds of the masses. This is a fact!
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
My Good Friend, "Chili Pepper" . . the Street Musician in San Jose Central with Only One String on His Guitar. .
I have been living here in the Central Valley area of Costa Rica on and off for over 10 years now. I am in love with this country! One of my best couple of things that I enjoy doing is to people watch and to make new friends. I love the energy of San Jose Central, especially around the Central Market. For those of you who have not visited downtown San Jose, the "Mercado Central" has been here since 1880! It is huge. . a square city block. All under one roof and filled with sodas (diners) and other little shops that sell everything from tomatoes to spices, from meats to fish, from coffee to mops & from nuts to bolts! Everything that one needs to live, you can purchase at the Mercado Central. Think of it as a Walmart. . with a Latin twist!
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Beat
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" Licht3 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" Licht3 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" Licht3 years ago in Wander
From the Nice Lady at the Carwash to the Neighbors Sharing Their Sopa de Pollo with Me. .
I'm meeting with some new clients on Saturday morning. I'm going to pick them up at the airport and we'll have lunch. Vince and Jill are so excited about finally starting the process in acquiring their legal status here in Costa Rica. By mid-January of 2021, they'll be here, all moved and settled into their new home in Atenas. A whole new life for them. .
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
Move Over, Walmart! Costa Rica's Pulperías are Alive & Well!
Everyone here in Costa Rica was so surprised when Walmart purchased HiperMas, Palí, Más x Menos, Maxibodega and who knows what other stores! They certainly have a stronghold in many Central American countries now. The good news is that all of the items that we used to have to ask our traveling friends to bring back to us here in Costa Rica from the USA and Canada can be purchased here now.
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
What it's Like to Spend a Perfect Day in Paradise. .
That's one of the great things about living here in Costa Rica. Every morning about 5:15 - 5:30, the sun rises in the east. . each and every day! Never at 6:00 am. . never at 6:30 am. No matter what month it is, morning's first light arrives so very early.
By William "Skip" Licht3 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" Licht3 years ago in Wander
The Amazing, Juicy, Succulent, Brightly-colored, Aromatic Fruits of Costa Rica!
Coming from Florida, I am used to the many varieties of fruits that are grown in a tropical setting. Strawberries so big and luscious. . navel oranges so full of juice that you need close to a dozen napkins at the ready! Avocados ripened to perfection. . Mangos so flavorful that you'll use them in your preparation of breakfast, lunch AND dinner. We love our fruit in Florida! Well, MOVE OVER Florida. . you ain't got nuthin' on Costa Rica!
By William "Skip" Licht3 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" Licht3 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" Licht3 years ago in Wander