SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Five minutes after leaving the rental car center in San Jose, my husband turned to me and said, “Maybe we should have gotten the extra insurance.” Maybe indeed. We would spend ...

Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to see the different regions of the country. From the beaches in Guanacaste to the Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio National Park ...

Are you tired of driving on smooth, well-maintained roads with clear signage and courteous drivers? Are you looking for a truly thrilling driving experience? Look no further than Costa Rica, where ...

One of the most common questions we get is, “Do you really need to rent a car in Costa Rica?” In our opinion, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It really depends on your travel style, budget, ...

I was too young to drive when my family moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, but even as a passenger, I remember the comments. It went something like this: “You know when you hit the PA state line ...

My husband and I will have a six-hour layover at the Amsterdam airport. We would like to leave the airport and see a little of Amsterdam. Is that possible? What would you do, and what is the best and ...

Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor and its online travel-advice columnist, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathleen Peddicord covers moving, living, and investing overseas. Costa Rica is perhaps the world’s best-known foreign retirement ...