Happier than Billionaires in Costa Rica | EX-PATS™ Ep. 12 Full | Reserve Channel

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Rob and Nadine Pisani were successful business owners in New Jersey, but when the stress of their lives landed Rob in the hospital, they decided it was time leave it all behind and start over in Costa Rica. Five years later, they are happier and healthier than ever. Rob is in a band, Nadine has written a book, and they wake up every morning excited to see what the day will bring. From shopping for local groceries on a scooter to mountain biking, they are embracing pura vida.
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@layeredlife714 5 лет назад

After reading through some of the comments, it made me ask the question “where is the negativity coming from?” My wife and I made a similar move to Puerto Rico. I immediately identify with many parts of this video. The thing that I really enjoy about the move to the Caribbean is how I changed and became part of the local culture. My friends are puertorican. I’m interested in how things are done and am forever asking questions and learning. Being from the Northeast, work and money is something that is all around and you become that. It takes a real effort to stay in that environment and leave that mindset. To travel and live in an environment that places a lessor value on those things makes it much easier. Now comes the contradictory part - we bought a rundown shell of a house and started to renovate it with the idea of entertaining people there to share our experience....sure we’ll earn some money....but the money isn’t the driving force. Retirement isn’t leaving something you dislike, it’s running to something you do. So I’ve just finished my morning coffee....if you excuse me, I have to clean up some of my banana trees. Buen día 😎👍🌴🇵🇷

@michaelchristopher2003 5 лет назад

I believe the negative comments come from the American culture of to dream shoot for the stars I'm happy things working out for you in Puerto rico I also come from north east we come from a country of great wealth where people wish to come to and theses people where privilege into just to just to live in a 3ed world nation and survive..

@Wul-Lop 10 лет назад

May peace, wealth, (clean, enough) water & wealth come to Costa Rica & people all over the world.

@WillieStubbs 5 лет назад

I like how he treats her like a gentleman should... they look like an awesome couple.

@latinaalma1947 4 года назад

This is how it usually is when people are equals....they respect each other.

@RICOMC7000 10 лет назад

im costa rican i moved to canada 12 years ago,and i have to say im so jelaous seem you enjoying the place,the people,im glad you guys posted this video thank you!!

@lav1daloca 5 лет назад

There are so many great places like that around the world that you could live on a few hundred bucks a month and have more than you have now

@bretroberts950 5 лет назад

There's problems everywhere

@surfcoaches 10 лет назад

Cool to hear other expat stories, We been here in Costa for 8 years. Came down with 2 kids and 2 dogs. Still love it!

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Gotta love it!

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

***** It's never too late Eva. :)

@TheCatalunya 10 лет назад

Happier Than A Billionaire your life is about choices you make good choices and bad thats life ...i think for me its a case of free yourself from desire and you will find true happiness believe me....

@michael21otoole007 10 лет назад

awesome very inspireing

@weegoneoutdoors376 6 лет назад

iSURFTRIBE I would love to ask you a few questions on the side

@Jordan56853 10 лет назад

This couple taught me so many things about life in 24 minutes than I have in the past 22 years. Im a 22 year old Costarican guy from San Jose whos goal is to make lots of money and experience what the American dream is and I have to admit that Ive been stressed and very unhappy. I feel happier now after watching this 24 min video. God, what they say somehow made me see how blind Ive been. I am young, healthy, smart but havent realized that I live in a paradise and being happy and providing yourself and your family what is needed to live is what it is all about. Thank you for making these videos. They really help :)

@skibumwa2001 10 лет назад

So do you live in Costa Rica now? :)

@Jordan56853 10 лет назад

I do, yes and it's really beautiful

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

You rule Jordan. Thanks for the comment and keep up the good work. We worked very hard for many years. We are glad we did, but also glad we quit when the time was right. :)

@skibumwa2001 10 лет назад

I did the same as both you two, but I went to New Zealand. I have never been happier and my only regret is that I should've done the big move earlier... I have been here for 7 or so years now..

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

skibumwa2001 Nice!

@prizantsproducts4u 5 лет назад

A blessing in disguise that the imported foods you are used to are so expensive, then you eat all the WFPB/Vegan foods, and LOOK by default you are VERY HEALTHY! You are also helping the local small farmers and biz owners earn an income! This is sooo awesome!! I had to get healthy because of my heart issue, and have found that this country is soooo stressful and I have to guard myself from that! I do, but it is sooo hard. I also can live there nicely on my SS, which is impossible to do in the states - even by renting a room (still no money left over to do anything). Y'all have inspired me to look into becoming and Ex-Pat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful new unstressed life! Shalom and G-d bless!

@DeoWanders 7 лет назад

Costa Rica's been always in my bucket list... This vlog just made me actually plan for the trip! Thanks much!

@meghand6864 8 лет назад

This brought me to tears...so inspired!!! Love these two and their spirit to live their dream

@CassandraVincent 10 лет назад

I love this story! Amazing! Simplicity can certainly be the beauty of life.

@MarysUTubeVideos 5 лет назад

Amen!!

@dbiswas 5 лет назад

Right now I am in Thailand and I just came for the same learning. I can certainly tell you with my experience, more stuff you have, more suffering you get into. I am visiting Thailand for 2 purpose. First to discover the true self (which I did by joining a retreat on Buddhism) and the second one is to find a place where I can eventually move to. Thailand has worked for me in both aspect. I am going back to Seattle and will work there for next 10 years and save as much as possible. And then I will quit and do exactly what this couple is doing.

@vanessanichols4890 9 лет назад

I have been following you on Facebook for sometime. I love your story more than words can say. I'm trying to make this happen for myself and just started my journey. Thank you for the inspiration.

@williamdessert3708 10 лет назад

Nadine and Rob, So thrilled you two are doing well. I have a five year plan to live how you two are living. Just ordered your book, Nadine. Look forward to reading it.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Thank you so much William! If you ever need info look me up on the blog or facebook. :)

@shodowarrior 4 года назад

Thank you for saying so many good things about Costa Rica, I feel very grateful for living in it. Costa Rica is a beautiful country as many others in the world. I'm costarican, and Im sure you would see very nice things here, but for me the only deep last longing true happiness is the one Jesús Christ gives. Blessings !!

@sharonwagnerbooks 5 лет назад

I just watched this for the first time. Greetings from the Wagner's! We enjoyed living the Pura Vida lifestyle with you guys. At least for a little while. You've come a long way...

@RicardoRMedina 7 лет назад

So many unhappy people giving "Thumbs Down" on this video, so sad.....

@jf8461 5 лет назад

Maybe that's a good thing though. Don't want that type of people down there ruining the place!

@mosslimbayter277 5 лет назад

We went from Canada to Guanacaste to Mazatlan, Mexico. Maz is less corrupt, less expensive, FAR more modern, a short hop to the US, 4 hours to Canada. Both are too hot in the summer.

@latinaalma1947 4 года назад

@@mosslimbayter277 I never tell people exactly what town I am in....pr the exact area bec there are already enough expats where I am....seeing what happened to the Yucatan from 1980 til now, well I dont want that for HERE! Once it was a Paradise

@tybalt1950 4 года назад

They're withholding a lot of information. What if the homeowner wants his house back? Then how do they find 150 a month rent again. Depriving there lifestyle by not buying food that they'd LIKE to eat. How did she have the money to publish those books. They never revealed a lot in this video. I call bullshit

@RicardoRMedina 4 года назад

@@321ozzy I wrote that comment 3 years ago when there weren't that many likes.

@jeffkocher1201 8 лет назад

thanks HTAB you guys rock.We just got back from CR and we're also moving there after we sell our house. Can't wait to get back there, probably see you folks there.

@dianne8929 5 лет назад

I Love this couple ! Buddhism is the way, teaching truth and simplicity. How lucky she found that early in life. I love this couples lifestyle and philosophy. I am jealous but at the same time happy that they found happiness. Pur A Vida !

@jammyjones8191 10 лет назад

What an exceptional success story! Great video!

@arkansasedm432 9 лет назад

I enjoyed all of the EX-PAT episodes but love this one so much I have watched repeatedly. Please make more episodes!

@HappierThanABillionaire 9 лет назад

Arkansas EDM Thanks for watching Arkansas!!! You might enjoy my own channel and facebook page. :)

@robertantonvlogs 9 лет назад

OMG! I'm headed to Costa Rica in a week!!! GAH! So excited.

@HappierThanABillionaire 9 лет назад

I hope it was awesome!

@robertantonvlogs 9 лет назад

Happier Than A Billionaire It was a dream vacation, really. Had a wonderful time. Thanks!

@HappierThanABillionaire 9 лет назад

robertantonvlogs Nice! watching you now. You are funny!!! jajajajaja

@robertantonvlogs 9 лет назад

Thanks ;)

@brianbytheocean 11 лет назад

I am also retired Military (US Army) and make it work here in Costa Rica pretty damn well. You will not regret the move it has made my life so much better. If you have any questions about CR let me know my brother.

@srok62 10 лет назад

I sold everything and moved south and only made it a year, went back to the cold and snow of the great lakes and have been just miserable for almost 10 years now (kinda obvious why I watched the video). Your story is so inspiring. Isn't Savanna just adorable!

@HappierThanABillionaire 9 лет назад

lol! Thanks for watching srok62! Yes she is! Very laid back and down to earth as well. We would jump at the chance to work with her again! If you could use a little Extra Sunshine today we just put out our own fun show on our own channel. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks again for watching!

@GreenCanvasInteriorscape 5 лет назад

srok62 What went wrong that you returned to the north?

@rydia91 10 лет назад

I know this is besides the point, but Nadine's eyes match her necklace which, against the green trees, makes her really stand out. Beautiful! Also, congrats to Rob for changing his life style and becoming more healthy. These two look great for whatever age they are. Pura Vida

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Thanks!

@LuckyDogProductions 4 года назад

This is great! I worked on a Caribbean travel show and the happiest people we interviewed and met were X-Pats that said, sell the crap, move, and live simple in paradise,

@bikesbeersbeats 5 лет назад

Its amazing to think that if he asked her out more than twice in todays corporate world it would be classed as sexual harassment.

@jabom99 5 лет назад

@J Cripps sorry Cripps, but sexual harassment has been weaponized by crazy women. I have a friend who is now living a nightmare because of this.

@sanansa4567 5 лет назад

@J Cripps silly conjecture? you are a fool. If I had a son, I would be lecturing him from the moment he could speak to NEVER ask out a female in school or in the work place. Never tell a joke or laugh at a joke (even a clean joke), in fact if possible do not hire females because they can and some do lobby sexual harassment charges, merely for offering constructive criticism, or discipline if they break the rules (show up late, not get their work done on time, etc).

@jf8461 5 лет назад

ANOTHER good reason to move to Costa Rica!

@brianpetersen2364 5 лет назад

Where have all the good men gone hahaha

@LoveToday8 5 лет назад

bikesbeersnbeats! It would still be harassment no matter what year it is.

@afterwork.scrolls 7 лет назад

You are one of the most healthy, happy, content, satisfied, loving couple in this world right now.... n its cause of the ifestyle you chose to live with... hats off to you ...... You are living a dream life right now......

@loveaodai100 5 лет назад

I am from New York too. I moved to a tropical country 25 years ago (Vietnam) and have never regretted it. One of the big factors is being somewhere where it is always warm. In New York there are only about 12-15 really warm weekends per year and so when caught in a rainy weekend in summer I felt miserable having lost a precious weekend. This all said... I am not one of those people who hated New York. In fact I love New York and go back every year for about 5-6 weeks usually late summer early fall.

@justcallmeassinine 8 лет назад

I know of many thousands of young couples who have retired and moved to the Republic of Cheapistan. I am doing a book on it. "where ever you park your arse, there is always a cheaper place". (working title).

@justcallmeassinine 8 лет назад

yoseiki Or give up due process and safety

@hamptonbay100 8 лет назад

Due process in Costa Rica is directly related to how much spare cash you have.

@justcallmeassinine 8 лет назад

hamptonbay100 I said that also.But people don't believe me. In many corrupt places you can simply be stopped by the police and asked to pay money.If you are a foreigner on vacation you are shark bait. The best you can do in some places is to stay on the tourist trail. Sure Costa Rica doesn't have a bad rep but the whole world is changing now.

@hamptonbay100 8 лет назад

Just pretend you speak a different language. Some obscure language like French.

@justcallmeassinine 8 лет назад

hamptonbay100 They don't discriminate based on race or nationality when they want your money.

@estelaashunto3844 2 года назад

Beautiful!! This video was made 8 years ago, I'm wondering how are you guys doing. Hope you all doing great

@robertsaurez9901 7 лет назад

Thats exactly what I need LIVE THE MOMENT T.T

@immiesc291 9 лет назад

I am a single woman that feels so stressed and bored living in the state of ILLINOIS since I was 9 years old, I am now 45 and watching this wonderful uplifting video makes me realized how boring my life is and how I should just pick up and go to Costa Rica. the only sad thing on my part is not having a great partner that would share the same feelings, ideas so making a move to another country is just making it a little more difficult but I am sure its not impossible. I want to be like Rob and Nadine whom now are able to enjoy each day and wake up every morning have their cup of fresh coffee with that wonderful view.

@poolboyinla 9 лет назад

What are you going to do for money?

@HappierThanABillionaire 9 лет назад

Hi immi! I know exactly how you feel! I can not decide whether CR will work for you, but I bet if you read my book "The Escape Manual" you will know if there is or isn't a way to make it happen for you. The biggest challenge is a steady income but cost of living is less here if you can make some adjustments to your current lifestyle (At least for us). I wish you many happy years! Wherever this crazy world might take you! :)

@blanezoad2980 8 лет назад

+immi esc The country is small like Rhode Island.. Gringos will soon be kicked out by the latino natives

@betheshift3530 5 лет назад

I've lived in CR for thirty years, I wouldn't go back for anything. I've seen folks come and go. It usually takes five years to know they are really gonna stay or not. I will say this... no matter where you go, there you are.

@thyslop1737 5 лет назад

Well, how about leaving us high and dry? Maybe you could enlighten us as to why?

@betheshift3530 5 лет назад

@@thyslop1737 Oh, okay, it seems that after five years you will know if you can handle the shift. Obviously there isn't any science to back this up but it's what I've seen. I've watched people kind of stumble along for a few years and decide it's not for them. But when they've been here for a good five years they are probably gonna stay. It's almost like you can't go back to the US ever to live. This is just my experience of watching others. I will say this though, if one is trying to escape something like an addictive pattern, this place will only make it worse. That's what I meant by, no matter where you go, there you are.

@thyslop1737 5 лет назад

@@betheshift3530 Copy that

@Mexicobeanpole 4 года назад

I lived in costs rica for 6 months. I hope to live there again. Ticos are by far the kindest most friendly people I’ve ever met.

@danbyrne1258 5 лет назад

I talked with a couple who lived in Costa Rica from Canada but got tired of the theft situation. So just wondering your thoughts on that cause they came back.

@Youtubing4time 4 года назад

As a costarican i can tell you that is all about location. A lot of ex- pats or tourists decide to look for a cheap location or worse cheap labor (illegal inmigrants that received less money under the table) and end up paying a hard price for it. For example, the girl that was killed last year in an airbnb escazu , was in a property owned by an american that hire a guard illegally and it turn out to be a rapist running away from his country. A lot of them also prefer to go to places like Jaco, which us basically an american owned by now and most Costaricans tend to avoid the place because is a full on red light district with a lot of sugar dadies, prostitution and sketchy people all around.

@JujuGurgel 4 года назад

This video is a life lesson! Thanks for sharing your story, Rob and Nadine.

@jaientenduunevoix726 10 лет назад

"It doesn't take billions of dollars to enjoy the best things in life" QFT. Also love the part about peoples attitudes: everybody's miserable why should you be happy lol. Thats no way to live life

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Rob is funny. I Love the line too. "We are all miserable, why should you be happy?" lol

@emjayscafe 10 лет назад

So glad I stumbled upon this! I spent some time in Jaco the beginning of this year and there's not a day that goes by that at some point I don't think about my return. All the best to you, Rob and Nadine! Pura Vida!

@LatiendaEcommerce 10 лет назад

If you liked Jaco, then you will love the rest of CR. I personally love San Jose.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Thank you!

@TEN-perez 2 года назад

@@LatiendaEcommerce haha nah San Jose is actually the ugliest side of Costa Rica 😆

@joecharrette9335 5 лет назад

I'll be making the big move 11 years from now (a year after I retire). However it will be to the Philippines.

@Seekingtruth-mx3ur 5 лет назад

Good choice

@bretroberts950 5 лет назад

I highly recommend it!

@macpony2571780 9 лет назад

I have been living in costa rica for a little over a year and I have been finding talents I never knew I had after the culture is over it is paradise

@blanezoad2980 8 лет назад

+macpony2571780 Go home Gringo.. you have nothing to contribute to the latino culture

@sarahann530 8 лет назад

+Blane Zoad When your balls drop you may not be so annoying .

@2signalman 5 лет назад

Thank you! I just forwarded your book! It is on its way... I am looking for some place and a big change! inspiration!

@odiekarone 5 лет назад

E J “Happier Than Billionaires In Costa Rica”

@ranns160 5 лет назад

Thank You!

@livelifelivehappiness2631 5 лет назад

So cool. My wife and I would love to live like this if we ever get our break. Nice couple. I'm glad they found the good life :). Anyone want to explore Guatemala. Let us know. We spend time there with our family and can tell you about it. We love Atitlan and Antigua.

@jamesmandas639 5 лет назад

I think this is a great video that many can consider if they feel they just aren't happy where they're living or where they are in life. I'm really happy for these people and for any other people that make the trek and relocate and are much happier. I personally cannot be away from my children and family. Chicago actually is a good fit and my hometown. I know the winters suck but I can jump in my car and hit Florida in 20 hours if I gotta get warm and I love the rest of the year here. So - I think it comes down to weighing your options, preferences and priorities. God bless.

@tominator3 4 года назад

"Now my fish tank is the ocean"

@texuztweety 5 лет назад

This story is REALLY REALLY inspiring, thank you so much!!!

@sunnymariposa21 10 лет назад

You guys inspired me to do something like this! move to a beautiful place like Costa Rica..the only thing I think that stopped me is not knowing how my kids will adjust to a life there, other than that I would definitely live there!.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

I get that completely sunnymariposa21. There are plenty who come here with their children, but it is not near as simple.

@SoulStar47 5 лет назад

They'll live.

@human1513 5 лет назад

Your kids will adapt so well that you will wonder why you used them as an excuse to not go forward in life.

@artecantillo 10 лет назад

This is my country and I'm proud of this, we need a lot of progress, but we are on track. Greetings and welcome. Att. A painter tico ...

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Pura Vida!

@atimko123 4 года назад

One of the beaches on the Guanacaste Peninsula (N/West Coast of CR) called Tamarindo is now nicknamed "TamaGringo"

@snuffysmithh8482 5 лет назад

Most of what you describe sounds pretty awesome, but $6 a gallon for gas does not. Also someone on here said prices for housing is rather high, kind of contradictory to what you are saying.

@CarlosG2288 5 лет назад

That's like saying price for housing in U.S. is high... it's a vague statement considering you can buy a 2 bedroom house in a small town in the midwest for $50,000 or buy the same 2 bedroom house in San Francisco for $1,200,000 I'm sure there are popular places in Costa Rica that are expenses just like there are places that are cheap

@istiklalcaddesi 4 года назад

Great couple! Thats what I was thinking just today, "my creative energy isn't gonna come out in a everyday city hustle"... Everyone needs to relax and that energy will be available once we are relaxed.

@giocd1237 4 года назад

The moment while sitting in front of the ocean... makes me go to Guanacaste NOW! Happy for you guys, very inspired here ❤️

@HappierThanABillionaire 11 лет назад

Morecommon than you might think, but becoming less common everyday. When the market in the US took a hit, so did this one. Lots of dream homes and owners who could no longer afford to live in them after losing so much so they went back to the States, or Canada, ect. But now things are turning around. I will build on my land soon. This place was a blessing for me. Our car was $12,000 and moving was a few bucks. Residency will cost you a few grand as well. Subscribe to my channel and ask anything.

@joliejolie6201 5 лет назад

The simple life is a happy life 💚

@megmathisen9072 5 лет назад

Beautiful story. Awesome couple. What a delight watching their journey. I could easily do this and very well might someday soon.

@Art_I_Am 5 лет назад

Me too! Do it!!

@Art_I_Am 5 лет назад

@Jaime Alonzo Ikr! I wanna go!

@LeS4cerdote 11 лет назад

So many comments out of focus. Anyway, in my case, I just want to say this was a really worth watching video. I'm Costa Rican and it makes really happy to know that your lives have changed positively since you landed in. I wish you both the best. Pura vida!

@SuperBrilliantbrunet 2 года назад

Incredibly beautiful values! Thanks 😊

@jeffreyd508 6 лет назад

Got one word for Costa Rica .....EXPENSIVE!!!! Ive traveled to/lived in, 92 countries, including CR, only bc I was stuck there for four years. Its in the top 10 for sure for ultra expensive. . I was there briefly (bc I had to go) in Jan 2018, I swear you cant make this stuff up, clear tape, similar to Scotch tape.....wait for it......3700 colones!! LOL 7usd! I just bought one for nine cents usd here in Kyiv Ukraine last week.....true story btw......

@charlesdavis7461 5 лет назад

Sounds like you started liking your relationship again, and learning together, like children. Glad you're happy.

@horrorcoder 5 лет назад

Seems easy, if you have already a lot of savings.

@alexanderordinary2110 5 лет назад

you would be surprised. there are plenty of online jobs available today to help with things. seen many people do it....

@horrorcoder 5 лет назад

@@alexanderordinary2110 Sure I don't deny that, I'm a web developer and work mostly remotely. I'm speaking about doing this kind of appealing and radical changes without a good amount of money to cover you up, in that last case I don't think you can live so nicely

@alexanderordinary2110 5 лет назад

@@horrorcoder again not true. If you have a decent job lined up, you can go live practically anywhere in the world, seen many do it....but if you keep saying its not possible, then it aint possible...

@horrorcoder 5 лет назад

@@alexanderordinary2110 Yeah I too see a lot of peoples doing it and the concept of being a "digital nomad" attract me a lot. The issue is more a personal one, I live in Italy and even if I'm a senior web dev my salary is like 1/3 of a german fellow dev, sometimes I can barely reach the end of the month because here (in ligury) is all pricey, from rent to food. So from one side I'm tempted to escape from this shit of country, but from the other side I'm afraid to relocate in a new distant place with very little savings and knowing that I've just one bullet in the chamber

@alexanderordinary2110 5 лет назад

@@horrorcoder hmmmmm.... I guess there's no hope...........

@themysticsupreme5946 9 лет назад

I'm also from Linden. I left my stressful lifestyle and moved to TX in 2010. I'm a writer and would like to learn the guitar. It's nice to see a couple walking the same journey I'm on.

@justcallmeassinine 8 лет назад

+Baron Boyscout Texas is cheaper that Costa Rica. Maybe a little safer too.

@Whatsth3ruckus 8 лет назад

+Baron Boyscout I grew up/live in Linden. Trying to move somewhere else soon though, maybe down the shore somewhere. Where in Texas do you live, and how do you like it if you don't mind me asking?

@kerstinkuhl2765 5 лет назад

God bless both of your lives. May your dream last forever! Kerstin from Berlin, Germany (I love La Palma and Costa Rica, and Germany and Switzerland and Bodensee area .................... I love life. And I wanna feel it now.

@tmartin868 10 лет назад

Rob & Nadine, enjoyed your video, and I am certainly enjoying reading your book, I am happy that you guys are living a very fulfilling life.Pura Vida!!!

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Hi Tony! Thanks for watching.

@ThomiX0.0 5 лет назад

And what will happen when they all go to Costa Rica? Another Paradise Lost..

@Seekingtruth-mx3ur 5 лет назад

Pretty much. Look at Hawalli.

@ThomiX0.0 5 лет назад

@@Seekingtruth-mx3ur , look at the places we leave behind.., 'paradise' is not the surrounding trees or birds..it's the way we treat each other.

@Seekingtruth-mx3ur 5 лет назад

@@ThomiX0.0 That is true. South Florida is a good example. It used to be a paradise back in the 50s. Now it's a cess pool,despite having nice beaches and weather.

@ThomiX0.0 5 лет назад

@@Seekingtruth-mx3ur , yes, I know about that, and it's usual for us, to blame others, the ones we look to, criminal or careless. But I think it comes even closer to us, as we are thought from young to compromise ourself, not beeing straight and honest in our sensitivity, (which came from Live itself) Can you imagine, as kid the first time going to school, after the love and care you've got from you're parents? You where very sensitive still, but the value of you against the rest of the kids, whom might have better results is specially mis-used by the teacher, to mislead you to work harder to achieve.. The achievement has taken you a life..to become something for the society's goal. And at the end of that..there is not even a worm and happy place left for you, just to old.. Paradise is what we wanted, and hell is what is left.

@latinaalma1947 4 года назад

YEesss. I never tell people online exactly where I am for this very reason. Somewhere in Central America....

@marshadrane8778 10 лет назад

I'm so Happy for you both. You truly do look Happy. Thanks for sharing your move to Costa Rica, sounds like you both have a lot of fun but are disciplined. May God Bless you both.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Thank you Marsha! I can see God has Blessed you already. :)

@marshadrane8778 10 лет назад

Yes, God has Blessed me these past 20 years even more than I could imagine! I live in Las Vegas, New Mexico and am wanting to live at the beach or close by as I did when I lived in Oregon.Every time I see video's of Central or South America, I want to live there. Maybe soon, I pray.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Marsha Drane I will pray for you too. I hope it happens for you soon. But it sounds like life will be great for you eitherway. :)

@bigmike6853 4 года назад

She hits the nail on the head at 16:05! So very true. Great video!

@jamescook4u 4 года назад

Fantastic video. I wish you two all the best. Now I'm going to click over and go buy your book. Hope to meet you someday in Lake Arenal.

@siegridthomas9674 5 лет назад

I have been living in Costa Rica, lake Arenal, for over 3 years...yea, they are telling it as it is...but it CAN be stressful...getting broken things fixed can take days, sometimes weeks, cars are SO expensive, but the weather is truly great, American stuff is very expensive but rice is cheap. But the BEST is the nature, it is very beautiful...and the lakearea really has no comparison...people need to come and see.....so much cheaper then the US...for 1000 USD a month one can live great!!

@Ahenkel36 5 лет назад

The Part of the video at 15 minutes the conversation having a drink was perfect

@HappierThanABillionaire 11 лет назад

Thank you MissWinner! The last 2 videos on our channel were so fun to make.

@lunayogini21 5 лет назад

I suspect that the cost of living in C.R has increased since 2013 as people flock to live in paradise!!!

@omadesala1086 5 лет назад

You have no idea!!

@HappierThanABillionaire 11 лет назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it Helen

@andrewbell1716 Год назад

I think they’re ready for a puppy and I gotta buy one of her books. I wonder if any of their friends ever hit them up for a low-cost spinal adjustment- I would. They look great. I hope they can host some friends and family to come visit- that would just be “la guinda del pastel”, the “icing on the cake”! Savannah’s team did a wonderful job. If I ever go, I hope the costarricenses consider my presence there good. Pura vida everybody.

@Anonymous-bc6zl 5 лет назад

wow you restore hope in humanity..in 24 minutes..

@kidsperspectivefamilytrave9184 5 лет назад

Interesting interview and an inspiration to many people!

@Nickos1b 10 лет назад

I feel so happy for the couple and looking at my life similar to the one they left behind. Mabe I am missing the point but myself being somewhat miserable in my daily grind I am not thinking about now or myself only. I am thinking of how I am going to retire, how can I pay health insurance and most of all provide for my family, education etc. now and in the future.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

I know how you feel Nickos. Thank you for watching.

@petergarin6278 8 лет назад

And the book is called "Happier Than a Billionaire", I think they still have materialistic issues...

@joemonroe9456 8 лет назад

+Peter Garin Did you read the book?

@joemonroe9456 8 лет назад

+Peter Garin Did you even watch the interview?

@moderate3 8 лет назад

I believe you not seriose

@arturolujan5957 7 лет назад

Peter Garin .

@rdrake316 7 лет назад

I didn't see a Starbucks or WFM, so this can't be nirvana.

@joson3450 5 лет назад

It' all about LIFESTYLES , traditional to modern sensitivity and GREAT consideration to amenities & services , that will make anyone HAPPY ! ...

@tinnajhl5671 3 года назад

Sending you both a Lot of love. I am so greatfull for you sharing . Tinna Denmark/Chopenhagen

@jangoo65 9 лет назад

well I'm so happy for you, I'm Costa Rica but I live in Los Angles but I don't want to go back, congratulations

@GreenCanvasInteriorscape 5 лет назад

alice peppiatt You prefer L. A. to Costa Rica??

@teamjohnsonofficial66 7 лет назад

Thank you for sharing. Such a big help to my husband and I! 😊

@shanedennis1136 5 лет назад

I'm turning 30 in 3 months. I had a spiritual awakening last April. Quit drinking beer and got rid of the toxic relationship that was dragging on for 3 years. I sold, threw out or gave away pretty much everything I own. I can fit my life into a small car and I'm still downsizing it feels good. I put my house up for sale and I quit my 80k a year job. It's scary. But I'm single with no kids and nothing holding me back except a mortgage payment an empty house and an unfulfilling job. Ive always felt a fire burning inside of me and I almost let it go out. I almost settled for a life I know I would've been unhappy in. I know not everyone is in my situation they have kids or a wife ect. But i cant let this opportunity slip by. I'll be heading to Colorado California and Oregon playing music. I'm sure I'll figure it out along the way. Stoked. My family is not very supportive of course just like any other family my mom thinks I need help Haha. The fancy car and big house never interested me. Perhaps ill RU-vid my journey

@director2bob 5 лет назад

As the late Dr Wayne Dyer said, "do not die with the music still in you".

@thomasmorrison3279 5 лет назад

The USA work culture is toxic. I actually had a co-worker die at his desk while working over the weekend to meet deadlines. I am considering retiring in Italy. I wish everyone the best.

@sjdbaja 6 лет назад

Greatest video I've seen! SO inspiring! It shows you what life is really about. THanks!

@teclag29 11 лет назад

by minute 10, I saw that this couple "got it"; my ex is Tico; we left everything & took our suitcases & 3 kids to Costa Rica where they went through the national school system,, we lived on a street with only Ticos from 1985 to 1997 when I had to return to take care of my dad; my kids consider CR "home" & until I find a life partner who would like to share this with me, I return to visit old neighbors & family every 2-3 years; this is where I want to be.

@HappierThanABillionaire 11 лет назад

Thank you Caroline! We have found that it is really no sacrifice either. The food we eat is better for us, as a result we stay active and feel better. The best things here are free, and in fact the necessities, are still inexpensive. (relatively speaking). Unless you choose to live in Escazu? But before I do that I will move back to NJ! I get a kick out of everyone saying it is wildly expensive to live here. Considering many Costa Ricans earn about $2 an hour, and are very happy. lol

@luismora441 5 лет назад

Oh man ,you inspire me to do the same , actualy Iam from Costa Rica , living in california for 30 years now , and dem so stressful here , congratulations to you 2 , nice

@DWilliam1 5 лет назад

I’m turning 55 in a couple of years and have been looking into CR and a few other countries for years to retire in and I will. They got super lucky with that house deal and probably have enough coin now from selling that book. Also, they do have a big SUV and I’m sure they use it when needed. I’m also not buying the “I won’t buy peanut butter so I can afford to go mountain biking” thing. Right now I’m thinking Belize or St. Kitts because they speak English. .

@Steveo_00700 5 лет назад

Thats why Costa Rica has become so inflated. To many damn Gringos moving down there. And not to mention the realistate values.

@riderforever2010 5 лет назад

Steve Sud HUMANS made the fucking borders. We divided land into counties. WHO CARES WHERE YOU LIVE. In 100 years we will all be bones. And honestly I LOVE seeing people of different cultures in my town and it doesn’t matter where they’re from. We are all built the same, breath the same and eat the same. Why can’t we live the same?

@skillfuldabest 5 лет назад

@@riderforever2010 "We are all built the same". Well, that's obviously false. You seem to be a hyper individualist that has no sense of in-group preferences and how different cultures influence politics.

@riderforever2010 5 лет назад

skillfuldabest didn’t know we were built different. What does your Asshole look like? How do you digest food then? Is there a different way? LOL yes we look different. Which is good. I have my own culture sure - that doesn’t mean I can’t adapt to a new one. And then re adapt. And adapt again. Stop thinking of humans as one thing. We can change constantly

@skillfuldabest 5 лет назад

@@riderforever2010 We can easily tell by the skulls what kind of human u were. Asian, negroid etc. And different groups of humans have differences. For instance, africans tend to have higher testosterone levels. All these differences in groups manifest themselves over the long term in what kind of societies they build. Obviously these are trends and you can't evaluate an individual based on statistical trends but it still gives you vital information in regards to having a macro view of the world.

@Steveo_00700 5 лет назад

By the way im a gringo and i cant stand my own people. Theyre arrogant, self centered and our women have gone to shit. When i travel i prefer countries that are not saturated with ex pats.

@billlanphar4629 5 лет назад

This video is so well done I Moved to Ecuador 10 years ago I Identified with much of what they said But I think a visit to costa Rica is in order pretty place

@COMtnPilot 3 года назад

BRAVO! A well transitioned lifestyle. Well done! I’m so jealous! I will be moving to CR within the next five years. 😎

@inmeditatewetrust 10 лет назад

You guys are so cute! Im from Jersey too and cant wait to start living my adventure

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

Hi Epole, Thanks for the kind words Epole! All the best on your journey as well!

@XamTakorian 10 лет назад

That dudes wife is smoking hot.

@HappierThanABillionaire 10 лет назад

lol, Thanks

@freedomparts5869 5 лет назад

shes a 6 at best

@skipstreet 5 лет назад

@jorge rodi you're a nasty person.

@natashalondontown8773 9 лет назад

What a great way to live, healthy, active, good climate & beautiful beaches! Where's my passport?

@HappierThanABillionaire 9 лет назад

Natasha, London Town Pura Vida!

@yvonnehardt-fuerteventura 5 лет назад

Wonderful story :-) I checked around RU-vid, looking for Inspiration Costa Rica- I find you - lovely couple & lovely nrw lifestyle :-)

@debraderoos5225 4 года назад

I remember the feeling of living in the moment. I've lost that. That was the best line. "To live in the moment." I'm am always in the past or the future. Why? Because I am no longer liking the moment. Something just doesn't feel right anymore.

@EternallyGod 5 лет назад

How many billionaires do you know? None....well then you know nothing....you know you are happier then Sally from high school is about it.

@TinyIslandKitchenSessions 11 лет назад

My better half and I have started on a similar journey and plan to be in Costa Rica or Thailand some time in the future. We've started our own blog and are keeping folks back home in the loop, we want to also enjoy our life to the full.

@JimmyTheGinny 8 лет назад

one hundred and fifty one'st

@danielhaehnichen9529 8 лет назад

I thought that was the best part of the video too.

@RangeTime 8 лет назад

Sorry but there's no one on this earth worth asking out one hundred fifty times only to get turned down that many times, even if they say yes after one hundred fifty one times. That type of person is obviously looking for something better and then only settling for you after nothing better comes along. So you have to ask yourself do you really want someone that is just settling for you? Before you answer flip the situation around and I'm sure you won't find it as romantic as you first thought, as a matter of fact you should find it kind of pathetic.

@RangeTime 8 лет назад

+Lindsay Kane NOBODY is worth that much effort, he should looked someone else. Now that the hunt is over he will probably grow tired of her and look for someone else that's just the nature of things so get over it.