There are many aspects of modern life that can be incredibly stressful. Smart phones make truly being off the clock exceedingly difficult. Social networks seem to have made getting together with friends harder rather than easier. And every week it seems like some new group of mysterious hackers have proven that online security is more of a myth that a reality. It’s enough to make you want to get away from it all. But then you have to wonder, where can you go in this day and age to truly get away from the worries of everyday life? Well, Costa Rica for one.

The lush and topographically unique South American nation has breathtaking rain forests, stunning beautiful coastlines and a cost of living that makes a decent sized vacation there not outside the realm of possibility. Additionally, a recent Psychology Today piece highlighted the fact that Costa Rica is recognized as one of the world’s happiest nations. While every person’s individual definition of happiness varies, Costa Rica’s incomparable natural beauty, vibrant culture and more relaxed way of life makes it a vacation destination unlike any other. So instead of plotting a brief and expensive stopover in a place that doesn’t look all too different from your neighborhood, make an effort to get out of your comfort zone.

Give this article a read to better understand why Costa Rica is such a happy country.

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