Best Places In The World To Retire

In the rainy season when there is heavy rainfall some areas in Belize can become flooded, especially the low lying areas like in the Belize District and some areas in southern Belize.

In the rainy season when there is heavy rainfall some areas in Belize can become flooded, especially the low lying areas like in the Belize District and some areas in southern Belize.

There are expats in the city of Managua, but they’re scattered.  As a quick estimate, there are probably 10 or 15 areas that are a little more upscale that have nicer, larger homes for rent or sale.  I’ve seen people come in to these areas and I’ve seen people leave, because once they’re in the city of Managua for 6 or 8 months, they realize that they don’t get the peaceful lifestyle that at least I’m looking for.  (But you have to...

There are expats in the city of Managua, but they’re scattered.  As a quick estimate, there are probably 10 or 15 areas that are a little more upscale that have nicer, larger homes for rent or sale.  I’ve seen people come in to these areas and I’ve seen people leave, because once they’re in the city of Managua for 6 or 8 months, they realize that they don’t get the peaceful lifestyle that at least I’m looking for.  (But you have to remember that I a young man on a cattle ranch in Oklahoma, so I don’t need a lot of people around to keep me occupied and I certainly wouldn’t live in a huge city and Managua is one that’s too large for my taste.) 
 
There are some good things about Managua.  There’s shopping and nightlife and the things you would expect to find in a larger, capital city.  One of my favorites is the VIP movie theater.
 
When you walk into this movie theater, it has 12 screens, but three screens are showing the same film.  One shows the film in 3-D, one shows it the regular two-dimensional way, and you have a VIP theater.  Each one has a different price.  The regular movie is about US $3.50 for a first run movie.  The 3-D movie may cost about $4.50.  The VIP movie theater is $8.  The VIP theater has only about 40 seats.  Each seat is a leather armchair that’s about three feet wide and reclines.  The wait staff comes up as you sit down and they give you a menu.  You can order sushi, or a Scotch or a cold beer, or they’ll bring you popcorn and soda until the world is level.  You eat and drink while you’re watching the movie and never have to get up.  Pretty cool
 
You do pay for what they bring you.  Your Scotch is $2.50, a beer is $1.40, the popcorn is $2 and large cokes runs $1.75.  So, for about $12, you can have a really nice movie experience, including snacks.

The answer in most cases is no, Medicare will not pay for health care outside the U.S. However, if you’re in the U.S. and during a medical emergency a foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital, Medicare may pay for these expenses.

It is always recommended that individuals who have Medicare and live abroad secure an international policy. These policies will typically provide coverage anywhere in the world, free choice of doctors/hospitals and guarantee the...

The answer in most cases is no, Medicare will not pay for health care outside the U.S. However, if you’re in the U.S. and during a medical emergency a foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital, Medicare may pay for these expenses.

It is always recommended that individuals who have Medicare and live abroad secure an international policy. These policies will typically provide coverage anywhere in the world, free choice of doctors/hospitals and guarantee the renewal of the policy for life. International catastrophic policies for those 65 and older are relatively affordable and cost as little as $90 per month. It is important that retirees secure these policies before age 74; as this is the maximum age one can apply for a new international policy.

Panama's culture is an eclectic mix of many other cultures. Because of Panama's unique geographical location, the country has always been a point of transit for travelers of the world. This is as true today as it was true during the colonial period.

 

Each region of Panama is quite different and they have all been influenced (to different extents) by other cultures. For example, the Azuero peninsula is known as one of the areas that was most influenced by the...

Panama's culture is an eclectic mix of many other cultures. Because of Panama's unique geographical location, the country has always been a point of transit for travelers of the world. This is as true today as it was true during the colonial period.

 

Each region of Panama is quite different and they have all been influenced (to different extents) by other cultures. For example, the Azuero peninsula is known as one of the areas that was most influenced by the Spanish, while Veraguas remained more indigenous. Colon is more Caribbean and Panama City is cosmopolitan.  Even the local slang reflects the rich cultural variety, with many French, English, and Caribbean words being incorporated into the daily language here.  And then of course, there is the former Panama Canal Zone, which developed its own "Zonian" subculture.

 

Panama is a "big" yet "small" country. It is small geographically but big in everything it has to offer culturally. The best way to experience the culture of Panama is to come and witness it for yourself!