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In Guatemala - On The Road To Panama - It was on my list before we left the US in our motorhome three weeks earlier. San Francisco el Alto was a bonus. The trip to Chichi would involve an overnight stay even though it was only sixty miles away. It was up in the mountains and we didn’t want to be rushed. The weekend seemed ideal. Also, and most importantly, Sunday and Thursday are market days. We had been living in Quetzeltenango taking a total immersion Spanish language training, and Julia, the grandmother, insisted that Chichi was the better of the two market towns. She had not been to there for years so we invited her to join us and were delighted when she said yes. This morning we showed her around our little motorhome and explained how things worked. She was most amazed when I insisted that the toilet paper must go in “la taza”, the toilet bowl, which is contrary to the custom in Central America where the plumbing is so bad. She seemed to fit in immediately and was never in the way in our tight quarters.

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Global Opportunities for Voluntourism - Planeterra’s Director, Richard G. Edwards said that more than ever, “community development, environmental and wildlife conservation projects around the world need the support of active travelers who are willing to take the time to understand what is needed and how they can help. Our programs are designed with great care, so that everyone genuinely benefits, while having fun learning about each other’s cultures.” Of the eleven new programs for 2010, five are Independent Tours, which provide optimum flexibility for travelers (projects in Argentina, Brazil, Peruvian Amazon, Ecuadorian Highlands and Project Cuzco Kids). These trips depart weekly, throughout the year, and can be easily combined with other adventure travel tours booked through founding partner, Gap Adventures. 2010 also brings Planeterra’s launch of family programs with a new voluntour in Ecuador.

Love At First Sight - The Historical City Of Antigua, Guatemala - Since Antigua was “rediscovered”, property has become a premium commodity in the center, which is called the “casco”. If and when an original restored Colonial property becomes available in the central area, you may expect to see active purchasers lining up for an opportunity to buy a small piece of history. For most people, Guatemala is considered a “third world” country. In certain aspects, that is quite true. With that original thought in mind, it’s hard to believe that homes for sale are sometimes in excess of $5,000,000.00 US dollars (Current exchange rate for the local currency “Quetzal” is trading at 8 to the US dollar). Obviously, we are talking about the exception and not the rule. A beautiful Colonial style home on a reasonable lot size in a gated community, can be purchased from the low $100’s to $200,000.00.

Moving To Guatemala - From Guatemala Lifestyles Magazine - WHY GUATEMALA? - First its affordable. A middle-class retirement can buy an improved life style, with plenty left over to support your activities. You can attain a much higher standard of living on your social security, investments and retirement income. Proximity to the U.S. and Canada. Guatemala has direct air flights to the U.S., with connections to Canada. You do not need to isolate yourself from your family and friends in North America. No Big Brother Mentality. While there are laws and regulations, there is a strong common sense attitude that does not allow a controlling big brother government mentality. Perhaps this is because the court system does not support the types of lawsuits often cited north of the border as evidence of our litigious societies. You do not need a variety of licenses and permits, nor do you need to clear your plans with commissions and committees. Lifestyle. It's not necessary to give up the material goods that you enjoy and brand items you prefer. However, you may decide to use less prepared and off-the-shelf goods when you see so many fresh foods and affordable custom products available here.

Re-Building The Bridge On The River Escondido - Development of Guatemala - What's it like as an “extranjero” to play an active part in the "desarollo" or development- of Guatemala? ¡Que EXPERIENCIA!. Remember the movie “Bridge on the River Kwai”? It’s about a group of prisoners- forced to build a bridge for the enemy. They fell in love (ok, more or less) with the project. The bridge was finally destroyed- by their own forces. The prisoners were upset, to say the least, when THEIR bridge met its unfortunate demise. Well, now for me, I have the same feeling for MY bridge, not just for the effort that physically went into its construction-, but for the experience of working alongside some of the greatest people- and becoming a part of a community far removed from anything I ever grew up knowing. B.B.King’s classic, blues, song “The Thrill is Gone” is one of my favorites. Too often, I have been an observer of lost foreigners, who for one reason or the other exhibit an attitude of “the thrill is gone.” Let me tell you, there is no reason to lose “the thrill.” You gotta get off your duff and do something!

Steam Train Excursions to Roll Again in Guatemala - The much-anticipated arrangement to provide narrow gauge Train Excursions on a weekly basis to Guatemala's growing tourism sector has become a reality. It's a feat that not many could have accomplish. The 52 year old "Guatemala Choochoo" is not being deterred from running "El Tren Alegria" and even plans to do so daily. Steam engine 205, a Baldwin 282 steamer built in 1948, was returned to service on 24 January 2001 for weekly and planned daily excursions with passengers in tow. The old iron horse released a whistle that reverberated for blocks around the Central Station of Zone-1, Guatemala City, announcing the return of narrow gauge steam-train excursions to Guatemala. "This is the must do experience' for Guatemalteco's and Tourists alike. A ride back in time that will be a true 'experiencia inolvidable (unforgetable experience)," expressed Victor Ruiz of Aventuras de Ferrocarril, the operator of The Guatemala Choochoo over the FERROVIAS rails.

The Country Of Eternal Spring - Guatemala - Guatemala. Another of the world’s undiscovered gems, waiting to be shaped and shined by adventure seeking travelers. Landing in Guatemala City is rather unremarkable, and spending more than a day in the urban center is unnecessary. The city, which is divided into fifteen zones, does have several sights worth seeing. The Mercado Central, located in Zona 1, boasts arts and handicrafts that make wonderful souvenirs and gifts. In Zona 10, Museo Ixchel displays the richly colored traditional clothing, arts and costumes of Guatemala’s people. A visit to each of these zones highlights the differences in wealth found within the country. It’s not uncommon to see families living in a single cardboard box in Zona 1, but in Zona 10, it’s hard to miss the affluent apartment buildings and stately houses surrounded by thick walls with broken glass lining the top.

The Sailing Life On The Río Dulce, Guatemala - Boating Lifestyle - The Río Dulce is not generally regarded as a place to retire. “That’s because property is pricey. Most people on the river are living on boats. They come and go.” But, having fallen in love with Guatemala and it’s people, Sharon and Big Al decided to stay and build a house boat. Due to the heat and humidity in the Río Dulce area, they felt that a house boat would give them more wide open breezes and the ability to enjoy the beauty of nature. The entire waterway, up the Golfete (El Golfete) and into Lake Isabal (Lago Izabal) is completely navigable. It gives sailors a break from the sea, time to work on the boat in smooth, easy waters. It’s also a relief for the women, who can do laundry in the fresh water and purchase supplies.” [From Guatemala Lifestyles Newsletter]

Kill A Chicken On Your Vacation in Guatemala? - A new tour operator is hatched but it's not business as usual. Extreme Mayan Adventures is a new business in Guatemala specializing in educational travel packages to a small Mayan village on Lake Atitlan. The business was recently launched in an attempt to bring meaningful tourism directly to the people who need it the most; traditional Mayan farmers and Mayan families without resources in Santa Catarina Palopo. Lake Atitlan is no stranger to tourism. People have been flocking to the shores of this famous Central American lake for decades. With three picturesque volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages painting the shoreline, it's no wonder why traditional tourism businesses have been operating here for years. So what's all the clucking about?

Expat Taxes - Offshore Tax Information - Foreign Earned Income Paying Taxes Overseas - Or, Not Paying Taxes Overseas - Individuals have been leaving their own land to seek opportunities elsewhere since the dawn of mankind. But it has only been since the development of the modern nation-state, and its taxation of the worldwide income of its citizen-residents, that expatriation has taken on significant tax consequences. One of the first tax advisors to appreciate the potential tax savings of expatriation was my friend and colleague, Marshall Langer J.D., a valued member of The Sovereign Society Council of Experts. Langer is an international tax attorney and the respected author of several major international tax treatises. He is also the daring creator of a now out-of-print book, The Tax Exile Report. This title gained international notoriety when the late U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-N.Y.), red-faced and angry, waived a copy of the book at a televised Senate hearing, denouncing it as “a legal income tax avoidance plan.” Also see: Running Away to Home: Information on Expatriate Taxes and how to handle them - Links to CPA's who deal with Expat Taxes

Never Pay U.S. Taxes Again - Legally - Expatriation: It’s been called “the ultimate estate plan” and it’s a legal, step-by-step process that can lead to the legal right for you to stop paying U.S. or other national income taxes—forever. In sum, it requires professional consultations, careful planning, movement of assets offshore and acquisition of a second nationality. When all that’s done (and done exactly right), you must leave behind your home country and become a “tax exile” with an established domicile in a low or no-tax jurisdiction. And, for U.S. citizens, this unusual plan requires, as a final step toward tax freedom, the formal relinquishment of citizenship. A drastic plan? You bet. And in truth, there are many other perfectly suitable offshore strategies that The Sovereign Society recommends that can result in significant tax savings. These include international life insurance policies (TSI 1/02)5 and offshore investments made through retirement plans (TSI 7/03).6 But for U.S. citizens and long-term residents who seek a permanent and completely legal way to stop paying all U.S. taxes, expatriation is the only option. Also see the article: Become a Real Estate Mogul Owning a master franchise

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