The food in the markets in the Chapala – Ajijic area is fabulous. I go up the street to the little vegetable-fruit stand up on Hidalgo, right up the street from my office and buy my cucumbers to make my own pickles. They also have fabulous cauliflower; anything you want. The fresh fruit and vegetables are so much less expensive than what you would pay in the US, it’s just mind-boggling. 
In Belize, you don't need a license to be a real estate agent. It's very difficult even though there are real estate people here and a real estate organization that we belong to. The process and people here are not something that's absolutely official; it's not really sanctioned by the government. We've been trying for years to get a licensing system, and hopefully it's coming soon, but it hasn't come yet.
Nicaragua is in general an accepting place. For example, many people contact me to ask, “Is there any issue with the gay community?” My response is, “Are you kidding?” The high school bands have boys as majorettes and are dressing up appropriately. I find it amazingly refreshing. 
It is not mandatory to hire an attorney to buy a house in Portugal. However, and especially if you are a foreigner, it is strongly advisable to hire a lawyer to represent you and make sure that you signed the right contract, that you are buying the right property, and that the property does not have any liens, encumbrances or charges registered on it.
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Ahhh, Panama, you have been sitting wherever for months trying to learn as much as you can about this place, finding some great info and some downright lies, I bet.
How you can retire here and live like a king for around $1,000 per month? That one always makes me laugh.
It is true some things are cheaper here, but overall a gallon of gas costs what it costs, right?
Now let’s say you’re getting older like me, not in too great of health and you see...
How you can retire here and live like a king for around $1,000 per month? That one always makes me laugh.
It is true some things are cheaper here, but overall a gallon of gas costs what it costs, right?
Now let’s say you’re getting older like me, not in too great of health and you see...
A Sunday afternoon turns from day to night quickly as dark, heavy clouds cover the sky. Lightening bolts across the dark sky and distant thunder rumbles to announce the coming storm. Lights come on like twinkling stars in homes across the valley and up and down the beach. It doesn’t rain here; it is far away but welcome no matter. The fresh scent of rain comes across on the wind and cools off the balcony.