Central America
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Everything you need to know to move to Central America.
Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 2
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 Nicaraguan Culture.”…
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Exploring and Enjoying the Natural Beauty of Belize
The Blue Hole is in one of the atolls. It’s in the Lighthouse Reef, and it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau. Basically, it’s a beautiful location for diving and some snorkeling. It’s…
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Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 1
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 environment strongly influences the…
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A Belizean Mayor’s Advice for Expats
“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…
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Nicaragua: Trouble in Paradise
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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Top Three Central American Countries for Retirement in 2014
Once you’re on the path of retirement, the world is your oyster and it’s time to enjoy yourself. This can also mean finding a place to live that you adore,…
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How We Moved to Belize and Made It Work, Part 1
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…
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6 Reasons to Move to Guatemala
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 living on…
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Nicaragua for Retirees
Now that you decided to move to Nicaragua, what is there to do and to see? Life in Nicaragua is much slower and easy-going. Its climate is tropical, no more…
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