Happier Than A Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica, and Living the Zero Hour Work Week.
TWO PLANE TICKETS, NO PLAN, ONE DREAM
Happier Than A Billionaire shares one couple’s celebration of risking it all for the dream of living a happier life.
In this humorous and witty account, Nadine Pisani shares what it is like to follow her dream of quitting her job and starting a new life under the sunny skies of Costa Rica. Along the way, she finds reliable utilities are not that reliable, quirky neighbors are unavoidable, and tackling red tape takes the strength of a linebacker.
But with all its challenges, you’ll learn why Costa Rica is ranked as one of the happiest places on earth. If you’ve ever considered risking it all to start over in a tropical place—or just enjoy a little armchair travel—this is the book for you.
Happier Than A Billionaire: The Sequel
CONTINUATION OF ONE COUPLE’S ADVENTURES IN COSTA RICA
Follow the author and her husband as they move to the beach to build their dream home. Although the seafood is fresh and the sunsets are golden, it doesn’t take long for Nadine to find that this process won’t come easy, even when living in one of the prettiest places on earth.
In the midst of it all, Nadine entertains her parents and mother-in-law, kayaks crocodile-infested waters, and obsesses over howler monkeys that reside above her neighbor’s house.
She also discovers that not all dreams come in the form of brick and mortar. Some appear after taking a chance when all odds are against you.
The Costa Rica Escape Manual 2023 is your blueprint for moving and traveling throughout Costa Rica. Whether you’re planning an extended vacation or permanently relocating, this guide provides the tools necessary to make your Pura Vida dreams come true.
Inside, you’ll find trusted advice from experts in their field. Whether filing for residency, purchasing a home or searching for a rental, The Costa Rica Escape Manual delivers the nuts and bolts on where to begin.
The 2023 edition includes:
- How to apply for the new Digital Nomad Visa
- New residency rules and “what not to do” when applying
- Quick and quirky tips when traveling throughout Costa Rica
- Opening a bank account, Atms and discontinued currency
- Honest advice on staying safe and new ways thieves are committing crime
- How to get health, home, and auto insurance
- Dental Tourism
- New information from Barry the Shipper on how to get your stuff to Costa Rica
- Renting a car or hiring a personal driver
- Selecting a school and the different types of diplomas
- Buying, renting, and even developing raw land from scratch
- Three locations expats are calling home
- Convenient checklists ensuring you meet all your goals
- Popular road trips throughout the country
Nadine Hays Pisani—the author of the Happier Than A Billionaire series—is your trusted authority on relocating to Costa Rica. Her books provide honest information for exploring this amazing, biodiverse country.
Read this book before booking those plane tickets, and you’ll be ready for that Pura Vida adventure.
Nadine Hays Pisani’s works have been featured in HGTV, CNN.com, Self.com, and the Reserve Channel.
The Costa Rica Escape Manual is a great addition to Nadine’s bestseller, Happier Than A Billionaire: Picking a town, Finding a Home, and Creating a Budget in Costa Rica.
Happier Than A Billionaire: An Acre in Paradise
As Seen on HGTV
Nadine Hays Pisani—author of the best-selling Happier Than a Billionaire series—takes you on a hilarious journey while trying to build a bed & breakfast in Costa Rica. In her distinct comedic style, she shares her frustrating yet funny experiences of building a home in a country known for taking its sweet time.
She struggles to live with construction crews, invading critters, and a delusional husband who insists everything will work out fine.
Nadine introduces a variety of characters, makes new friends, and wrestles with unending challenges while celebrating this beautiful country.
Happier Than A Billionaire:
Picking a Town, Finding a Home, and Creating a Budget in Costa Rica
This book answers your most frequently asked question, “What kind of lifestyle can I afford on my budget in Costa Rica?”
The newest addition to the Happier Than A Billionaire series is a step-by-step guide to picking a town, finding a home, and creating a budget.
Whether you plan on renting or buying a home, we’ll break it down into three categories: Tico, moderately appointed, and gringo style. You’ll learn what to expect to find around the entire country in your price range.
• We created three monthly budget categories, including $1200, $2500, and $3500. These amounts represent not just rent, but an entire monthly budget, including groceries, healthcare, utilities, etc.
• These budget categories often correlate with rent for the three housing styles, but not always. You may find you can only afford a Tico style home in a touristy part of Guanacaste but a fancier home elsewhere.
• If you’re looking to purchase a home, we’ve also created several price categories for you. Whether you’re looking to spend under $150,000 or over $500,000, you’ll learn what you may find for the money in different parts of the country.
Best of all, you’ll hear from REAL PEOPLE with REAL BUDGETS. They’ll break everything down from annual car repairs and healthcare to utilities and groceries.
Once you’ve reviewed the tools we’ve prepared, you’ll be ready to pick a town, find a home, and create a budget. Sample listings are provided from the Central Valley, Guanacaste Province, Southern Pacific Zone, and the Caribbean to help paint a clear picture of what to expect in various parts of the country.
Also included in this installment of the Happier Series is useful information on lifestyle, weather, proximity to international airports, and the availability of healthcare facilities.
Learn about our Four Big Budget Breakers and even read complimentary chapters from The Costa Rica Escape Manual.
Happier Than A Billionaire: Picking a Town, Finding a Home, and Creating a Budget in Costa Rica is the perfect supplement to our popular Costa Rica Escape Manual series and it’s sure to put you on track toward creating your own Pura Vida lifestyle!