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Your Escape Plan

Fincas – In Search of Paradise

Dotted across the countryside throughout Colombia, are literally thousands of small parcels of land with country homes. These are commonly called fincas. These can range from the typical colonial style…

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Colombia Real Estate 2014

To buy or not to buy – Colombia Real Estate 2014 Now, more than ever is a good time to considering buying into the Colombian marketplace. The Colombian economy grew…

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The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of Living in Ukraine

The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of Living in Ukraine In this age of lowered expectations, reduced freedoms and the specter of Big Brothers’ insatiable quest for more intrusion…

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Considering a New Life in Armenia?

Considering a New Life in Armenia? Although Armenia probably does not cross the mind of the average American very often, those considering retirement or life abroad would do well to…

Living in the Dominican Republic: The First Six Months – Part 4

If you are a developer, really understand and know construction, are fluent in Spanish (or have a trusted colleague who is), and have working capital, there is a fortune to…

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The Oil Sector In Ecuador

The Oil Sector In Ecuador ”Oil is well that ends well” The oil sector in Ecuador accounts for about 50 percent of the country’s export earnings and about one-third of…

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Banking In Ecuador

Banking In Ecuador Banking in Ecuador is an essential topic for anyone considering becoming a resident of this fine nation. The topic really focuses on two central themes: how to…

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Costa Rica

FAQ’s for Purchasing Property in Costa Rica

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…

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Living in Colombia

Deciding to move to a foreign land takes a certain mixture of courage and adventure, whatever your motivation is to leave your native land. Most of us don’t take this…

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Costa Rica

Choices: Costa Rica Versus Mexico?

Choices: Costa Rica Versus Mexico? Expat Lifestyle Choices series is a collection of articles that highlights the pros and cons of two countries in which expats are comparing. So you’ve…