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Guide To Buying And Owning Mexico Real Estate

Buying a Home in Mexico If you’ve ever dreamed of buying a home in Mexico, now is a great time to make that dream a reality. Whether you’re looking to…
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3 Great Countries to Live in in Central America (other than Costa Rica)

3 Great Countries to Live in in Central America (other than Costa Rica) We’re all familiar with Costa Rica as a prime destination for North American expatriates and retirees. When…
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Drugs, Cartels, and Crime: How Mexico is Misrepresented and Stereotyped—and Why So Many Americans are Going There Anyway

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Drugs, Cartels, and Crime: How Mexico is Misrepresented and Stereotyped—and Why So Many Americans Are Going There Anyway Exotic drug lords, illegal immigrants, and more—most Americans’ imaginations are swarming…
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Getting to Know Chile’s Expat Community

Getting to Know Chile’s Expat Community Whilst the USA is constantly tightening its border control, Chile has done quite the opposite. It continues to relax its borders and has largely…
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Authentic Italy

Authentic Italy My wife, Rebel, and I were having dinner with Italian friends in Rome recently, who asked, “Why not a Wheeler Expedition in Italy?” I answered, “We’d love to,…
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5 Reasons to Retire in Belize

Belize is an amazing country. So much to see and do.  I wanted to share with you the 5 Reasons to Retire in Belize. Enjoy! 1. It’s Easy In 1999,…
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Investment Opportunities In Vanuatu

Investment Opportunities In Vanuatu Vanuatu is one of the many islands in the south pacific ocean. Vanuatu is northeast from new Caledonia and just east of Australia and west of…
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What Defines Your Freedom?

What Defines Your Freedom? We all tend to have our own definition of freedom. I know I do, and I’ll tell you exactly what it is at the end of…
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When in Cyprus… The Top 9 Places to Visit in Cyprus

When in Cyprus… The Top 9 Places to Visit in Cyprus. With a large expat community and a population that mostly speaks English, Cyprus could be your very perfect retirement…
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An Expat’s Guide to Investing in Beachfront Property in Fortaleza

An Expat’s Guide to Investing in Beachfront Property in Fortaleza For those of you who’ve heard of Fortaleza,  you might remember hearing that the region has become increasingly overpopulated and…
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