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Mexican Coffee: None Better!

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Fresh, 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, 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. […]

For Your Costa Rican Party, How About Some Zapallitos Rellenos?

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Some 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, 2007

From 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, 2007

Baby 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. […]

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 […]

Mexico: Healthcare, Food, Prices, and a Laid-Back Lifestyle

Monday, October 1st, 2007

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Panama Pensionados Speak Up

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Panama has a fantastic pensionado program, and Americans are flocking to this beautiful Central American country in droves.
People speak English in Panama, and American money is good there, too.
Healthcare? Panama has excellent health care: doctors, and hospitals, and. . . you name it. Procedures that are priced out of most retirees’ reach are […]

A New Life in Guatemala

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

You don’t have to be a resident to begin your new life in Guatemala. The Pensionado plan here is fantastic. Most foreigners get 90 days as a tourist, and you’d be eligible for another 90 days before you have to decide if you’re staying or returning to the States. I’m betting that […]

Eat Like A King, In Belize

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Let’s pretend we’re living in Belize, and we need to go to the grocery store. How much money should we take with us?
Well, let’s see.
For two dollars, we can get a freshly-baked loaf of bread and some eggs. For another dollar, we can buy a cold bottle of freshly-squeezed orange juice. Do […]

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