Central America

In the previous article in this series, Bill Drake explained "The Lateness Phenomenon" among Nicaraguans. Click here to read Part 1 of "Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in…
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Excerpted and adapted from the ebook "Cultural Dimensions of Expatriate Living and Working in Nicaragua" by Bill Drake. The courteous, somewhat formal nature of the Nicaraguan…
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The hotels most used by north Americans in Guatemala City are the Camino Real, El Dorado, and Guatemala Fiesta, all located near the Chancery. Rates at these hotels are within the most…
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While touring the Mayan ruins at the Marco Gonzales Maya Site project on Ambergris Caye, our guide prepared a fresh coconut for us to drink: http://youtu.be/oqWTAu1hyR8
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"In the county of Belize, including Ambergris Caye, we welcome people from all walks of life with open arms. Presently, we have a mixture of all races, like a melting pot. We have…
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How We Moved to Belize and Made It Work, Part 2 In this article, we continue our chat with Michelle Jacobs, co-owner of The Melt Cafe on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Earlier in our chat,…
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How We Moved to Belize and Made It Work, Part 1 From our recent chat with Michelle Jacobs, co-owner of the Melt Cafe on Ambergris Caye, Belize. I am in love with Ambergris Caye. It’s…
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Now that you’ve settled into your hotel, you’re bound to be hungry! In order to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible, it’s important to know a little bit about what’s…
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Make no mistake, events that have developed the character of Nicaragua and its people have not always been pretty, and have not been without lasting consequence. Even the capital city…
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Requirements For Retiree Residency In Honduras Applicants must provide the following documents and have them all properly authenticated. 1. An original police report issued by a law…
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Why Guatemala? It's affordable. A middle-class retirement can buy an improved lifestyle, with plenty left over to support your activities. You can attain a much higher standard of…
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Everyday is an experience. To most Bahamians it is life. As a transplanted American, get used to things taking their time to be accomplished. Get used to the sun!!! I didn’t find it as…
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Many North Americans and Europeans have a dream of living where the water is blue, the air is warm, the rum is cheap and the living is easy. Belize may, or may not, live up to your…
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# 1  “What is the Belizean price?” In Belize, there’s usually a Belize price and a foreigner price.  The story is often told that one’s second house in Belize is twice as nice as the…
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Why Retire in Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most desirable places in the World to retire for its beautiful natural scenery, tranquil “Pura Vida” lifestyle, friendly locals,…
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Why Canadians Love Costa Rica Half of my family is from Canada, eh. My mother grew up in Newfoundland until the age of 13 when my grandfather found work in California. The extended…
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FAQ's for Purchasing Property in Costa Rica There are many questions first-time Buyers in Costa Rica may have and these are some of the most common we experience. This guide of…
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5 (Not so Common) Ways to get the most out of a Vacation! If you are expecting this post to tell you which zipline to visit and which are the best beaches then this is the wrong post…
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5 Things You Must Know Before Buying Costa Rica Real Estate Despite a relatively simple process when it comes to investing in Costa Rica real estate, there are a few things that one…
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Choosing Costa Rica Real Estate Whether you’re thinking of buying Costa Rica real estate on the beach, in a high-rise urban condo, or on a quiet couple acres nestled in the foothills…
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