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Is there good bus service in Yucatan: Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Merida, etc.?

Paulina Almeida - Tao Real Estate

Bus in Cancun, Mexico – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

A good bus service in Yucatán is the combi. Combi’s are public transportation that are really safe, cheap, and can hold up to 12 people. With combi’s, there is a chauffeur to drive you back and forth. From Tulum going to Playa del Carmen, you will only pay 42 pesos ($2).

Combi’s are really safe ways to travel and have designated stops where you can get off. For example, if you take a combi from Tulum to the north, it has a...

What's the crime rate in general in Nicaragua?

Frank Martínez

Nicaragua is the safest country in Central America. It has the least murders, thefts, and other crimes. If you come to Managua, you’ll feel like you are in an island where you will feel free and secure at the same time. But just like in other places, we also have some neighborhoods that are dangerous and that is where the crime rate is high. Those places are all isolated. If you go there, they will not come over to you. Instead, what they would rather do is steal from a gas station, for example, because they have a bigger chance of stealing more money. If they go to houses, there is a greater chance of them being caught because we have security guards who watch the streets, which is a very common practice here in Managua.

Most of Managua has security guards taking care of every block. We have many residential areas where there is a security guard in front. So you would have to first check in and show some ID before they let you in. That is the sense of security you will have here in Managua. On top of that, you have the police, who serve as a deterrent for criminals.

There are some crimes outside of Managua. There are reports of people getting mugged in San Juan Del Sur or Granada because they got careless. Many people come here and spend the whole night partying. All along the thieves are around you looking for an opportunity. Once you are drunk, that is their opportunity. If you are in your house, you would not have an incident of stolen goods from your house. But if you are out partying after midnight, you have a higher chance of being mugged on the way home. Most of the people who get mugged are backpackers. They sleep in the parks and other places. Of course there is a high chance of getting mugged in those areas.

Many communities outside of Managua are very secure. There are expat communities that have high security standards since they live a high end life. You will rarely hear of any crimes toward these people. Criminals are scared of secure places. They would rather go to open neighborhoods.

What are typical Belize desserts and dessert recipes?

Tamrah Lozano

Some typical Belizean desserts are:

Coconut pie. Ingredients include 1.5 grated coconuts, 3 eggs (beaten), 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 1 teaspoon lemon or vanilla essence, 1 small can evaporated milk and ¾ tin condensed milk.

Fudge. Belize fudge is made with sweetened condensed milk. Condensed milk is used a lot in Belizean desserts perhaps because of Belize’s British influence. Ingredients: 1 can condensed milk (Carnation or Nestle), 1/3 cup white sugar...

Do I need to renounce or relinquish my US citizenship or get a dual citizenship to move or live abroad?

Alan Filliger - Alana la Casa del Arte

You do not need to renounce or relinquish your USA or Canadian citizenship if you decide to live abroad. You keep your citizenship, change your lifestyle, enjoy a lot of new and interesting stuff and become a more rounded and knowledgeable person.

I feel it is important to be willing to experience new things, a different culture, different ways of doing things and accept some risks of the unknown. It is all worth it though when you break the...

Will Portugal make me pay income tax on money I earn in Portugal?

Luis Rodrigues - Gouveia Pereira, Costa Freitas & Associates, Law Firm, RL

Live band at Stevie Ray’s Blues Jazz Bar in Lagos, Portugal – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

A. Employment or self-employment (for activities within the official list of high added value activities)

Individuals who qualify as non-habitual residents benefit from a special flat tax rate on Portuguese-source employment and business income derived from high added value activities of 20%.

High value added activities include a wide range of scientific, artistic or technical character performed...

Can I buy furniture in the Panama City, Panama area of San Francisco?

Itzel Bultron - Activentas, S.A.

If you’re searching for something special in San Francisco, a district in Panama City, Panama, you can find very nice and small stores that specialize in home deco with great stuff. These small stores are not the cheapest, but they have a decent selection of quality goods. The majority of the stores in San Francisco sell items imported from the US.

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Charity Fund Raiser for the Puedo Leer Library, Nicaragua

Some of you know that Chili Cookoffs are a tradition....not only from the south part of the United States (where my wife and I hail from) but all over now. Only national contests for the best cheese steak sandwiches, pizza, or Bar-B-Que match the competition of a good Cookoff. So it was a natural step for expats in Nicaragua to hold a contest for the best tasting chili.

Over 200 people paid $10/head for entrance (and a special spoon) to get...

Pride, Glory and Accomplisment In Panamá

(This video is of the Panamanian band that will be at the 2014 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Make sure to click the "make full screen" at the bottom right of the frame so you can see it better. More at bandaherbertolopez.edu.pa)

Pride is a very common trait among the human race. Everyone shines when they talk about their grandchildren, children, pets and accomplishments in their life. But, what about when...

Historical Ft. San Lorenzo, Colón, Panamá

Fort San Lorenzo, Colon, Panama

Continuing with the history of the beautiful Fort Lorenzo in Colon Panama, looking towards the sea – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

Fort Lorenzo in Colon Panama, looking towards the sea – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

Caribbean ocean coast of Panama, one of the oldest tourist sites is the San Lorenzo Fort, near Portabelo and Fort Sherman, built by King Felipe II, from Spain in 1598, situated at the entrance of the large Chagres River, in the province of Colon, Republic of Panama.

San Lorenzo Fort was declared a Patrimony for the Humanity by UNESCO in 1980 for several reasons, including it being historically...