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The doctors in Mexico are very good. I haven't been in any little places where doctors do not have ongoing education to keep them up and current with what's going on. Most of my experience has been in Los ... Read more
If you buy the land, the price to build a house in Coronado, Panama depends on the size of the house, how many bedrooms it has, and the finishings you want. Building a house in Coronado, Panama costs between ... Read more
There are lots of English-speaking doctors in Mexico. English is something that’s mostly required, especially in Ajijic and the general Lake Chapala area, because it’s a big community that speaks Engli... Read more
Over the last 10 years, various cities in Australia (Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney) and Canada (Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto) have ranked among the best places in the world in which to live or work. But... Read more
Readers, expats, especially American expats, have been welcomed and received a warm welcome since U.S. expat Stirling Dickinson (the man pictured here) moved to San Miguel de Allende in the 1940’s. His effor... Read more
Since others have answered this question giving you examples of the nicer places in Panama City I will tell you about the "tipicos" or Panamanian places. Normally, the Panamanian tipic... Read more
Panama has (I believe the exact number is) 24 venomous snakes. These fantastic and wonderful creatures are rarely seen. On occasion the hog-nosed viper will be found in urban areas around storage sheds, rarely used cl... Read more
Are the contributors all real estate agents? There is no way that $2000 is average and expected. Learn Spanish! There are countless opportunities to live comfortably for less. Costa Rica is more expensive than Panama ... Read more
Dangerous animals in Panama? After 14 year living here. I can say that the Panamanians are the dangerous animals, when money gets involved. ... Read more
Drinking water from the local tab in Granada is very safe. We have been here since 2015 and have had no issues drinking tab water wherever we go. Safe travels and enjoy your stay. Read more
Valladolid is a cultural GEM! Located half way between Cancun and Merida, Valladolid is a 450 year old Mayan masterpiece, safe and secure. Life in Valladolid is "Muy&n... Read more
For me one of the joys of living in Latin America is I can afford to have a maid, as house cleaning is not my favorite pastime. In fact, there are many other things I prefer to do with my time than cleaning house!&nbs... Read more
We had dinner with a couple that is doing their recon mission to see if living in Boquete (or Panama) is right for them. Everyone who lives here has done the same. And maybe everyone has asked themselves, "Does Bo... Read more
An emerging personal finance trend has seen retirees and people in pre-retirement making investments in foreign real estate, especially in emerging markets. The potential benefits are very enticing; these regions are ... Read more
We moved to Mexico from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in November of 2011. I had visited Mexico many times before, and spoke some Spanish prior to the move. My wife is Mexican born, but had lived in Canada ma... Read more
They were big, open questions— the “elephant in the room,” the large, unavoidable thing I was a bit afraid to confront honestly and directly. The background is that I was born and rais... Read more
We have been in Nicaragua since 2006 and it has been 11+ years of frustration and work. It has never been boring. The past year has felt different. There was a feeling of increased tension happening that we were begin... Read more
Who among us hasn’t been cheered during an otherwise down time or learned an important life lesson from a dog? About 20 years ago, when I was having a difficult time in a particularly tense business negotiation, ... Read more
Last month while visiting and exploring Boquete Panama just happened to stumble upon a very interesting investment "Factional" Coffee Farm turnkey ownership. Just so happened we arrived the day before they ... Read more
When in my early twenties, after crossing the border near San Diego with my friends and driving south in Mexico, I noticed lots of houses in which the construction had begun, but was not finished. ... Read more
If you’re an expat, you may not want to read this. If you’re considering becoming an expat, you need to read it. Here’s what I’ve taken away, thus far, from my recent heart attack, and a very real brush with death in ... Read more
The care I received for my cardiac event at Medellin’s Pablo Tobón Uribe hospital was excellent, with world-class attention, state of the art equipment, and highly professional staff. Tobón Uribe is a Joint Commission... Read more
On Wednesday, January 7th 2018, while walking near my apartment in Medellin, I had a heart attack. I realize it was above and beyond the call of duty for a writer/contributor to go to this length for a story. No need ... Read more
A large percentage of Mexicans in San Miguel de Allende perceive that all expats (Gringos) living in the blissful hamlet of San Miguel de Allende are wealthy. This is so far from the truth! ... Read more
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