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Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua: A Word of Advice

Friday, November 9th, 2007

There are many pieces of advice I could give someone who is thinking about relocating to Central America, but the main one is this: learn the language.
While it is very true that most people in Central America speak English, it is also very true that English is the second language, not the first. […]

Dominican Republic Amber and Larimar: Just Simply Beautiful

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

The World Tourism Organization has named The Dominican Republic one of the hottest Caribbean destinations, and it’s easy to understand why!
The climate, the culture, the friendly people, the warm welcome extended to expats and retirees, the beaches. . . there are just too many wonderful things about the Dominican Republic to mention!
The Dominican Republic also […]

Oranges, Lemons, Limes, and Papaya in Your Back Yard? Must Be The Dominican Republic!

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

You know, many retirees claim that dairy products and fruit juices cause an upset stomach. For some people, this is true. But for many other people, that upset stomach is simply a reaction to a mixture of dairy and processed citrus. This mixture just doesn’t ’sit’ well with some people.
If you lived […]

In Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua: Every Retiree Needs A Wireless/Digital Picture Frame! Here’s Why!

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Even though much of Central America is undeveloped, one can usually find internet access within the distance of a short walk or drive.
For most American retirees who have relocated to any of the Central American countries - Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, internet access is an important “must -have;” people […]

Dominican Republic Cassava Bread: Delicious!

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Beautiful, isn’t it. If you lived in the Dominican Republic, you could look at this, and similar sights, daily. Possibly even from your own window.
Imagine, sitting in your kitchen, seeing this view from your window. You’re sitting there, eating cassava bread, and looking at this vie. . . .
Cassava bread? What’s […]

Relocating to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua? Learn the Language!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

If you are planning, or even just considering, relocation to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, you will do yourself a big favor by learning at least a little Spanish before you move there.
Even though most of the Central American people speak at least some English, and most speak excellent […]

Perfection in the Central American Countries: Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

Friday, October 12th, 2007

Many 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 […]

Relocating to Belize? Mexico? Panama? Costa Rica? Dominican Republic? Guatemala? Honduras? Nicaragua? SLOW DOWN!

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Planning 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. […]

Dominican Street Vendors Expect Customers To Haggle!

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

As you walk along the streets in any Dominican Republic town or city, you can’t help but notice the street vendors, trying to sell various kinds of goods. You can find statues, paintings, jewelry, foods, coffees, cocoas and chocolates, clothing, tapestries. . . name it, it’s there.
The marked prices are good, too. Sometimes, […]

Passports Necessary For U.S., Mexico, and Central American Nations

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Starting 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 […]

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