Personally, I would not take very much. Most things necessary can be purchased there, and I’ve found that too much stuff interferes with life. You may be different, but how much stuff back home do you actually need and use regularly? Having spent 8 years traveling in Central/South America and Asia, and living for some time in various places, I now keep possessions to a minimum, and life is much simpler.
Personally, I would not take very much. Most things necessary can be purchased there, and I’ve found that too much stuff interferes with life. You may be different, but how much stuff back home do you actually need and use regularly? Having spent 8 years traveling in Central/South America and Asia, and living for some time in various places, I now keep possessions to a minimum, and life is much simpler.
Do I need a second passport if I retire, work, or live abroad?
Karyn Saunders
No you do not need a second passport to retire, work, or live abroad. You can reside in Panama as a tourist but it is recommended to apply for one of the many visas offered. There are plenty to choose from for the retired and non-retired. Panama has opened its doors to many nations due to the need for skilled labour. The new Friendly Nations visa has made it a lot easier for individuals who are not ready to retire but who want to live and work in Panama.
No you do not need a second passport to retire, work, or live abroad. You can reside in Panama as a tourist but it is recommended to apply for one of the many visas offered. There are plenty to choose from for the retired and non-retired. Panama has opened its doors to many nations due to the need for skilled labour. The new Friendly Nations visa has made it a lot easier for individuals who are not ready to retire but who want to live and work in Panama.
What's the price of a home, condo or apartment in Ambergris Caye?
Kate Corrigan - Caye International Bank
The prices for a home, condo or apartment vary a lot here on Ambergris Caye. Real estate prices here on Ambergris Caye are a lot higher than you will find on the mainland of Belize. If you are planning to live here full time, you can buy places like a home or a condo for about US $100,000 to $150,000. For $100,000 you will get something that is not so new and a little bit away from town.
You have to go to a proper developer and actually check that what...
The prices for a home, condo or apartment vary a lot here on Ambergris Caye. Real estate prices here on Ambergris Caye are a lot higher than you will find on the mainland of Belize. If you are planning to live here full time, you can buy places like a home or a condo for about US $100,000 to $150,000. For $100,000 you will get something that is not so new and a little bit away from town.
You have to go to a proper developer and actually check that what you’re buying suits your needs. If you want to be beachfront, you can get something starting at $250,000 and going upwards thereof. There are a lot of properties that sit around the $400,000 to $500,000 mark that are beachfront. There are also some condominiums that sit on the $400,000 to $500,000 mark that are all beachfront and are situated in nice communities.
If you want to buy real estate in Ambergris Caye, you really have to come and look around. Renting for a few months is always a very good advice so you can see which part of the island fits you best. For example, you might find that the island life is not really for you and you might really like the tranquility of the jungle and just come to the island for holidays.
North of the bridge is a more expensive, beachfront community that provides a more isolated way of life, where you have to travel to town to get things all the time. Town life, on the other hand, is where everything is within walking distance. It may be a little noisy and busy, but I like that. I love people watching and I love being close to everything.
Is it safe to drink the water in Managua, Nicaragua?
Sergio Corrales - E. CASTILLO ADVISORS
Tap water in Managua is safe to drink. However, if you are not a native Nicaraguan you may get sick the first time you visit if you drink tap water. Nicaraguans drink (including myself) tap water all the time, but we always recommend tourists to not take chances and drink bottled water, which by the way is cheap compared to prices of bottled water in North America.
Tap water in Managua is safe to drink. However, if you are not a native Nicaraguan you may get sick the first time you visit if you drink tap water. Nicaraguans drink (including myself) tap water all the time, but we always recommend tourists to not take chances and drink bottled water, which by the way is cheap compared to prices of bottled water in North America.
Dental care in Portugal is all privately provided. The public healthcare system doesn’t contribute to dental care. There are numerous dental clinics here and lots of them have foreign dentists. I know some dentists who come from Denmark, England, Brazil, etc. They also have orthodontists and they are all really good.
To have a filling here in Portugal costs around €60 to €80 (US $65 to $87 or £44 to £58). A root canal costs around €200 (US...
Dental care in Portugal is all privately provided. The public healthcare system doesn’t contribute to dental care. There are numerous dental clinics here and lots of them have foreign dentists. I know some dentists who come from Denmark, England, Brazil, etc. They also have orthodontists and they are all really good.
To have a filling here in Portugal costs around €60 to €80 (US $65 to $87 or £44 to £58). A root canal costs around €200 (US $217 or £145). A ceramic tooth costs around 600 euros (US $650 or £430). I am very happy with the quality of dental care here in Portugal.
(Malo Clinic for dentistry, Lisbon, Portugal, pictured.)
What are the best and worst things about living and retiring in Coronado, Panama?
Lourdes Townshend
Living and retiring in Coronado, Panamá is a real challenge.
The worst thing you will face will be your everyday problem: "Where will we go today"...? "What are we gonna do and with who"?
Being one of the most advanced country communities in the Isthmus of Panamá, at 1.5 hours from the city of Panamá, along the Pacific Ocean coast, Coronado offers a...
Living and retiring in Coronado, Panamá is a real challenge.
The worst thing you will face will be your everyday problem: "Where will we go today"...? "What are we gonna do and with who"?
Being one of the most advanced country communities in the Isthmus of Panamá, at 1.5 hours from the city of Panamá, along the Pacific Ocean coast, Coronado offers a variety of things to do. And with nice scenery, beach, golf and equestrian clubs right on premises, it is difficult not to be occupied all day long.
The best thing in Panamá?... by all means, your retiree discounts on all sorts of things including airline tickets, restaurants, movies, transportation, and medical items and services of all kinds. Another big benefit is your ability to enjoy fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits all ear round, from your yard, to your dinner table. More than that?....Impossible. Just exceptional sunrises and sunsets every day, viewed from your hammock.
In these days that moral and family values seem to be hiding in different ways, we are responsible to fight back to ensure that the new generation has a place where they will raise their children that will be safe, not only from crime or violence, but the safest place we can provide to give them values, as the best legacy we can give them.
The decrease in marriage has been considerable. Divorces have increased incredible fast. Abortion is something that women take...
From an interview with Michael Vuytowecz in July, 2016...
Chuck: You have led a very interesting life, Michael. You’ve lived in some great places that would make a lot of people quite jealous, including Boston, Lake Tahoe, San Diego, and of course Panama, which is where you live now. Tell us a little bit about how everything came to be.
Michael: I grew up in Massachusetts, and immediately after high school, I had a small nightclub for...
We can certainly say: their people. If the people of a country are not proud of what they have, nothing can be done properly. And that is the reason of this story.
Panamá has one of the Eight Wonders of the World..... the PANAMA CANAL, as well as buildings and places that have been named as "Patrimony of the Humanity" because of what they represent in history, like the "Casco Viejo", a place where old...