In my opinion, the doctors here in Yucatan are far superior to doctors in Canada. I have had only two medical issues since I have been here and both times the doctor saw me and within minutes, I was diagnosed and/or sent for laboratory tests or x-rays. If you go to doctor at around 10 AM, you will have the results of your laboratory test and x-rays in your hand by 1 PM, and then you can go back in to see your doctor for him to read the results. In my opinion, the doctors here in Yucatan are far superior to doctors in Canada. I have had only two medical issues since I have been here and both times the doctor saw me and within minutes, I was diagnosed and/or sent for laboratory tests or x-rays. If you go to doctor at around 10 AM, you will have the results of your laboratory test and x-rays in your hand by 1 PM, and then you can go back in to see your doctor for him to read the results. 
You don’t need to own a car in Placencia, but you probably would want to. You can get around with a bicycle, some people have golf carts, and a very few people have scooters, but that is an option.You don’t need to own a car in Placencia, but you probably would want to. You can get around with a bicycle, some people have golf carts, and a very few people have scooters, but that is an option.
The voltage here in Portugal is the same as you have in the States, and unlike England where you have 3 plugs. You can take the hair drier you use in the US and plug it right into the wall in Portugal and it will work, whereas, if you take your hair drier from the US to Portugal, you will need an adapter. The voltage here in Portugal is the same as you have in the States, and unlike England where you have 3 plugs. You can take the hair drier you use in the US and plug it right into the wall in Portugal and it will work, whereas, if you take your hair drier from the US to Portugal, you will need an adapter. 
Isla Iguana is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve that has some of the whitest sand and crystal clear waters on the Pacific side of Panama. As the name suggests, the island is inhabited by dozens of iguanas as well as purple and orange crabs, birds of many species, a nature enthusiasts dream. The second beach in the... Isla Iguana is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve that has some of the whitest sand and crystal clear waters on the Pacific side of Panama. As the name suggests, the island is inhabited by dozens of iguanas as well as purple and orange crabs, birds of many species, a nature enthusiasts dream. The second beach in the Pedasi area is Playa Venao. One of the best known surfing beaches in Panama, Playa Venao has hosted several World Championship Surfing competitions. Along with killer waves, you can find shelter from the sun in one of several beach front hotels and hostels. 
The things you would be most happily surprised by when moving or retiring abroad might depend on what country you ended up in. I’m from Ireland. I’ve lived in different countries and every country has its own idiosyncrasies. The things you would be most happily surprised by when moving or retiring abroad might depend on what country you ended up in. I’m from Ireland. I’ve lived in different countries and every country has its own idiosyncrasies. 
Having lived in Belize as an ex-pat for almost 30 years, I guess I qualify as a bit of an expert on the country. 
Some things in life we earn, and others, we don’t. 
You will probably be surprised that Tijuana has the most US expats of any city in the world.
The Tijuana metropolitan area has more than double the number of US expats compared to any other city or area in Mexico.
It is difficult to get true figures but according to US State Department figures, there are more than 1 million US expats in Mexico, more than any other country in the world. Data from the Mexican...
