US expats need to pay taxes when it Costa Rica or when it any other country around the world. The US is one of the few countries that have this type of expat tax in a bid to avoid its residents leaving the country during financial hardship. This law is in place since 1860 and … Read more
As a US citizen, you don’t need a visa to travel to Costa Rica. A valid passport and answering a few questions upon arrival is everything you need. You can stay in the country for up to 90 days. At the end of this period, you need to live in Costa Rica or apply for … Read more
The Amazon is now considered the longest river in the world according to Brazilian scientists. For years, the Nile was considered to be the longest but a series of expeditions showed that the Amazon is a few hundred miles long. These latest expeditions partly funded by National Geographic show that the Amazon is longer than … Read more
The Mississippi River has flown uphill on a few occasions depending on the sea level. Measurements show sea level is higher at the equator than at the poles and the rising waters can sometimes push the river’s waters back. The Mississippi River appears like its flowing uphill But rising waters are a constant in the … Read more
There are 193 recognized countries in the world. Some territories aren’t yet fully independent while others are about to get state status. Since 1990, almost 30 new countries appeared on the world map. But for a territory to become fully independent it has to be recognized by the UN. A country is defined as a … Read more
Fish is recommended for consumption at least twice per week. Harvard University shows that there are no studies on daily fish consumption and this aspect might be up to you to decide. Several public health guidelines show us that fish has a positive impact on the body when consumed twice per week. Most studies on … Read more
Traveling is highly customizable. All of the different types of travel can be considered when holidaying alone, with friends or family. Travel is all about exploration, discovery, and relaxation. But not all types of travel combine all of these elements. Some types of travel such as luxury travel are specifically made for pampering while other … Read more