I came across this blog while reading Forbes online and enjoyed the first class writing. It reminded me of, and was in the same big league as "A year in Provence" -Okfine response to Chapter "Pink Houses, Clouds, & Crazy People" "I had to grab the Kleenex box on this one, as I laughed so much I literally cried! Thank you so much for sharing. I came upon your blog tangentially from your answer to a question on Frommers', and I haven't stopped reading yet. I am so happy for you, that you are "living" your life and truly enjoying it. I am also glad I can enjoy CR vicariously through your posts!" -Lana response to Chapter "Stop...Or My Husband Will Shoot" TWO PLANE TICKETS, NO PLAN, ONE DREAM A celebration of one couple's decision to risk it all and live in one of the happiest places on earth. 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-and you too may want to taste the Pura Vida lifestyle.
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.