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)
Today is the 1st Day of the Rest of Your Life!
How nice would it be to finally be in the position to build a dream home overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica? What happens on that 1st day of the rest of your life? You've arrived and the sun is coming up. . DAY 1!
By William "Skip" Licht2 years ago in Wander
A Discussion Regarding Health Insurance Here in Costa Rica. .
One of the most important things to do when finally making a decision to move to Costa Rica. . learn how to secure a solid and all-inclusive health insurance program for you and your family. . Let's discuss this. .
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Longevity
There are So Many Amazing Success Stories Coming Out of Costa Rica. .
With so much bad news coming out of our TV sets, our radios and from online news sources, aren't we all longing for some GOOD NEWS? Do we, as a society, really like to see blood, gore, defeat? Are we addicted to tragedies, murders, kidnappings. . the overall feelings woe and despair? Well, I certainly hope not. But, according to studies, news stories highlighting BAD NEWS get a lot more viewers/readership than stories about hope, happiness and promise. I don't care about the stats! I'm going with a "GOOD NEWS" story any day of the week.
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
The MANY Advantages of Living Here in Costa Rica!
And there are so many. . where do we begin? Do we open with the fact that Costa Rica is always at the top of the list of "one of the happiest countries on the planet"? By the way, recently, Canada scored 85th out of 140 and the USA scored 103! Costa Rica is usually in the TOP 10 and has reached #1 a total of THREE times! Shouldn't this tell you something about a country the size of West Virginia? What secrets does this country have that makes it so amazing? Why should one contemplate a move to a third-world country when they seem to have it all wherever they're living now? Let's research just a little bit. .
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
From the Totally-immersed, Deeply-embedded Rat Race to the Heavily-engaged, Thoroughly-committed Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle in Less than Three Months!
When you're "ALL IN", there's no turning back. When you finally make your mind up to change your life totally. . the results speak for themselves!
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
The Geography of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a tiny, mountainous country located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. . Nicaragua is to the north and Panama is to the south. The coastal areas are made up of beaches and mangroves. Moving further inland, it becomes immediately mountainous. . the Talamanca Mountains divides the country into eastern and western areas. These mountains average a few thousand feet in elevation, though some peaks are much higher. The higher-altitude mountains often ascend into the clouds, creating a beautiful, cooler cloud forest habitat. The tallest peak in Costa Rica is "Cerro Chirripo", which is 12,533 feet above sea level. Costa Rica is also home to many volcanoes. . only five are considered "active". There are many streams, rivers and waterfalls, but only a few lakes. Lake Arenal is the largest and of course, is located in front of the Arenal volcano.
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
Your Pathway to Paradise!
That first hike into the jungle. It's not for the faint of heart. . you're going to be surrounded by things that can hurt you. Over 20,000 species of spiders. . YES, 20,000! At last count, 137 species of snakes. . 8 known species of poison dart frogs. . 6 different kinds of wild cats. . pumas, jaguars. . Sharp teeth. . fangs. . deadly toxins. . beware!
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
How the "Gringo" Got His Name!
When you first arrive in Costa Rica, wherever you are from originally doesn't really matter. You're a "gringo" whether you like it or not! As a person from the USA, I have never thought that there was any bad feelings at all when standing face to face with a Tico. In fact, I have experienced nothing but smiles and kind words.
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander