There are American-trained doctors in Chapala and Ajijic. There are people from California and other places who had some training or did some work for several years in other places. Many times I talk to a doctor who speaks perfect English and I would say, “How did you learn your English?” and they say they trained in California or in Texas. 
You very rarely hear about violent crime concerning expats in Coronado, Panama. Certainly, there are what we call ‘crimes of opportunity.’ If you leave your laptop in your unlocked car, it’s probably going to get taken. .png)
One of the best things to buy in Portugal is the Portuguese wine. Portuguese wine is not exported as much as in other places, which is a great shame because the wines here are really prize-winning and they are excellent. 
Anybody can buy real estate here in Belize. I don’t believe there is any differentiation in this regard between being a Belizean citizen or a foreigner in any way when it comes to buying real estate. If the property is for sale, you can buy it. How San Miguel de Allende Won— and Broke— My Heart as Best City in the World
Lest you be skeptical of that “Best City in the World” designation in the title, dear readers, let me begin by saying that Travel + Leisure magazine in 2017 bestowed that very designation on San Miguel de Allende, as had Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2013. And many other publications have granted very similar titles to our little village over the past several years. My bias for San Miguel, however, began many years before.
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On Saturday February 15, 2014 I visited the new Butterfly Haven located in El Valle. Yes I am truly lucky & blessed - I visited a wonderful butterfly haven while many North Americans suffered thru extreme February cold & snow. 
This was a special day for my friends from Alabama. They had wanted to go visit the Janson Coffee Farm for the last two years. This was a great day for slow drive to Volcan. It was a cool, rainy, gray day but the smiles and laughter made it feel warm and happy. All along the way there was an air of excitement from the two of them. I heard stories about the times they rode horses with the Janson family, picnics and weekend outings; all the memories were so pleasant. Along the way we...