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Panama or Nicaragua: Each Has Its Unique Pull
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
Let’s say that you’ve decided, definitely, that you want to relocate to Central America. Let’s say, then, that you’re torn between Panama and Nicaragua. How in the world can you choose between places, both of which represent Paradise?
You’ve come this far; now you have to get down to the bare facts.
First, politics. […]
Costa Rica: Relax and Smell the Flowers
Monday, October 15th, 2007Even though Costa Rica is as close to Paradise as you’ll ever get on this planet, it is still wise for a retiree who is considering a permanent move here to investigate the options thoroughly.
Laws are different in Costa Rica than in the States in many areas. Customs might seem so strange that some […]
Perfection in the Central American Countries: Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Friday, October 12th, 2007Many retirees love Florida; the climate is warm and tropical, the flowers are lush and beautiful, the beaches are clean and very crowded, and everything is expensive.
Oops.
Very crowded and very expensive. That’s Florida, all right.
But many retirees are discovering that in Panama, and Nicaragua, and Mexico, and Costa Rica, and Honduras, and Belize, and […]
Mexican Coffee: None Better!
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Fresh, hot, drip coffee1 oz. of White Tequila (example: Orendein brand tequila)1 oz. Cacao liqueur/syrupWhipped cream
To prepare the drink:
In a daquiri glass, pour the shot of tequila first, then pour the hot coffee. Leave enough room at the top for plenty of whipped cream. Spray a mound of canned whipped cream, then slowly drizzle a […]
Relocating to Belize? Mexico? Panama? Costa Rica? Dominican Republic? Guatemala? Honduras? Nicaragua? SLOW DOWN!
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007Planning to relocate to a Central American country to take advantage of the beauty, the prices, the incredible health care, and the lovely, friendly people?
It’s true: all of those things are there.
To be able to thoroughly take advantage of them and enjoy your new life in Central America, however, you must also do your part. […]
For Your Costa Rican Party, How About Some Zapallitos Rellenos?
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Some people take to ethnic cuisine like a duck takes to water. Others need a little more time to get used to things.
If you make, or order, zapallitos rellenos, you’ll have the best of both worlds.
Zapallitos rellenos is a traditional Costa Rican dish, but the ingredients are all things one can easily find back […]
Wal-Mart Brings Banking To Mexico
Monday, October 8th, 2007From Suzan Haskins, International Living’s Latin America Editorial Director, comes this news about Wal-Mart’s decision to operate as a bank in Mexico, and how this might impact everyone who lives there, whether they be Mexicans, Americans, expats, retirees, etc.
"No matter how you feel about Wal-Mart, you have to admire their persistence. Now this: Mexico banking […]
Costa Rica Has Superb Health Care Services
Friday, October 5th, 2007Baby Boomers, or anyone of any age, really, who are thinking about relocating to another country would do well to check into the health care facilities and systems first. After doing so, choose a country that will best serve your interests and needs, AND that you can be a contributing, useful citizen of. […]
Nicaragua: Land of Sharks, Butterflies, and Volcanoes!
Thursday, October 4th, 2007Do you like to fish? Do you like to catch the BIG FISH?
Come to Nicaragua! You can experience Lake Nicaragua, the 10th-largest freshwater lake in the world. Lake Nicaragua is famous for its freshwater sharks, and the lake has great sport-fishing.
With 350 “isletas,” there is naturally a lot of island-hopping. The islands […]
Passports Necessary For U.S., Mexico, and Central American Nations
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007Starting Monday, the U.S. government will require a passport or proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, for all air travelers arriving from countries within North America. This will, naturally, have quite a serious effect on Mexico and Central America.
The rule, which is part of the government’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, actually went […]
