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From ecotours in Costa Rica, to living the expat life in Belize, the articles, stories, and guides you’ll find here are sure to help you plan your dream trip to Central America. Frayed Passport is community-driven, so if you have a story or post you’d like to share, have a look at the editorial guidelines and get in touch!
Not sure where to start? Check out the top post on traveling in Central America this month: What Expats can Expect When Moving to Caye Caulker, Belize

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It’s no secret that we live on $30,000 per year, and in our 31st year of financial independence we see no need to lower our spending. Here's how we do it, and how you can too.
Costa Rica is a dream destination for digital nomads. With high-quality and affordable healthcare, political stability, great infrastructure, low crime, and plenty of nature, culture, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why so many see moving to Costa Rica and living in Costa Rica as a great idea.
Costa Rica has recently announced a new visa type for digital nomads. Read all about how to apply for this and other residency types in this gorgeous country!
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your current income. Learn more in this comprehensive guide.
Ramping up to the launch of our monthly feature for those who'd like to become digital nomads and semi-retired travelers, I'm sharing this interview I did as a longtime nomad myself, with some thoughts in particular about being less-than-social along the way.
While the high cost of travel may have you feeling down, don’t frown. We’ve put together this handy guide to travel price inflation.
A work sabbatical offers you time to explore, learn, and think more about what you want from life. Here are 8 places to consider for yours.
The perfect time for retirement doesn't exist. Things change, and sometimes radically - let's look at eight basics to keep you on track to achieving your semi-retirement or early retirement dreams.
You don’t need a traditional work visa or business visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
If nothing else, travel trains you to become flexible - to deal with the unexpected. If you're dealing with a shake-up, remember lessons from your travels.
Belize offers a tropical paradise complete with beautiful islands surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Let's look at what to expect when moving to Caye Caulker!
If you can't decide where you'd like to go this winter, we're here to help: let's have a look at some sunny, warm destinations for beating the winter blues!
As remote work opportunities grow, coliving and coworking spaces have popped up all over the world. Here are six of the best ones in Latin America!
If you're ready to escape from the daily grind and just relax, check out these incredible spa resort trips all over the world. Let your worries melt away.
The antimalarial drug Lariam is known for side effects such as "feeling of dread" and psychosis. At 19 I was given Lariam before trekking into the jungle.
Ready for adventure on your next vacay? Let's take a look at the world's best places to get scuba certification, and experience the magical waters in style!
Ready to see the world and make a difference? Read our guide to volunteering abroad so you have the tools to choose the right program and travel SMART.
Becoming a digital nomad was something I always wanted to do - and a breakup led me to make the jump. Here are some lessons I've learned so far.
While moving overseas isn't the answer to everyone's dream, more and more people have been opting in. Here are 7 of these reasons to move to Latin America.
Misadventures in delayed flights, lost luggage, and lots more...what do you do when travel goes wrong? Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle can empathize!
Traveling is not for everyone. In fact, some feel that the whole hassle of traveling is less than inspiring, and the comforts of home beckon far greater.