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Is there good bus service in San Miguel de Allende?

Ariadna Delsol - COLONIAL REAL ESTATE

Kitchen in a Centro home, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

We have good bus service in San Miguel de Allende. My housekeeper takes the bus all the time. If you live away from Centro or if you live near the golf club or near the areas that are still being developed, you’ll find that the bus service is really good and it could take you easily to Centro. You will pay around 3 to 5 pesos (16 to 25 cents) per ride.

(Home in the golf course community of Las Ventanas de San Miguel, San Miguel de...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a second passport?

Jay Butler - Asset Protection Services of America

There are several key advantages to holding a second passport (or dual citizenship) which include, but are not limited to, the ability to:

Leave the country in the event of civil unrest;
Travel internationally with greater anonymity to nations which are not hospitable toward your (home) country;
Open certain types of offshore bank accounts and investment funds;
Reduce or eliminate various forms of taxation;
Further protect...

How much does it cost to go to the movies in Panama?

Nelson Vega

The regular price to see a movie in Panama is US $4.50, but since the 3D movies became popular a few years ago, going to the movie has become more expensive. It is $8 to see a 3D movie. There are also VIP rooms that cost $10 per person. VIP rooms have Lazy Boy recliners instead of the regular movie house chairs, so you can almost lay down while you watch the movie. They also have food service. You just have to press a button and service personnel will take your order, so you...

If I live in Portugal, do I have to renounce or relinquish my US citizenship?

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

Actor Tom Hanks, two grandparents on his mother's side were Azorean, two grandparents on his father's side were Azorean, – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

No, if you live in Portugal as a foreigner, you do not have to renounce or relinquish your US citizenship. Portuguese law allows you to accumulate Portuguese nationality with other nationalities, and it is very common for people Portuguese nationality to have two or three different nationalities.

(Tom Hanks, two grandparents on his mother's side were Azorean, Portuguese and two grandparents on his father's side were also Azorean, pictured.)

Is Nicaragua a good place for preppers to have their bugout location? Is Nicaragua a good place for survivalists?

Carlos Roman Gutierrez Solis - Casa Granada Properties

Nicaragua would probably be a good place for preppers and survivalists to have their bugout location. We already have several Amish groups living in Nicaragua that already live similar to how many would live in a bugout location (they have their own food, water, etc.), although perhaps not as extreme. I’m quite certain that the Amish did research before they decided to come to Nicaragua, so they must believe it is a good location.

However, if the...

How's the economy in Corozal?

Stephen Honeybill - The Crimson Orchid Inn

Tubing, Belize – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

I took a person around there today who is staying at the inn. He’d been here a couple of years ago, and he made the observation that the town is a lot neater today than it was two years ago, and it seemed to be more prosperous. He also noticed that there are a lot more and newer cars here in Corozal now, so that would indicate that there is more money in people’s pockets. With that in mind, I would say Corozal’s economy is getting better and better. I wouldn’t...

There is considerable tourism outside of Corozal Town. Here at Orchid Bay, we have many products available, and people choose to come here for a week, two weeks, or a month. Even snowbirds come down in winters for two to three months.

The majority of hardcore tourists, which refers to those who just have 1-2 weeks off, would go to Ambergris Caye for the bright lights, the loud music, and the toys. You’re going to spend a fortune if you go to Ambergris Caye.

People who think about what they’re doing choose Corozal because it is way less expensive than Ambergris Caye, and yet they can get to all of the places that make vacationing a true vacation. You can run inland to the Mayan Ruins at Lamanai, head down to Belize City for a day, or run out to the Xunantunich to go rafting or tubing to the caves.

You can even get down south from Corozal very easily just by taking the main highways. We’re about five hours from Placencia, which is very doable on any day of the year. We find that the more discerning people will choose to stay a week in Placencia, a day in Ambergris, and a week in Corozal. If money’s no object and you’re only here for a short time, then by all means spend your whole time on Ambergris Caye.

(Tubing, Belize, pictured.)

Recently Posted Expat Stories

What I learned from our Celador: Succeeding as an expat in five easy lessons.

1-You’re safer than you think

2-They’re on bikes for a reason

3-Different is neither worse nor better

4-Violence can be counter productive

5-Value is where you find it

The video was taken on our street in Medellin Colombia, and it will charm you with its subject matter, and inherent message. Here are five lessons on what we’ve learned as short time expats, thanks to...

Do You Know What City has the Most US Expats in the Entire World? It is Tijuana, Mexico

Tijuana Arch – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living You will probably be surprised that Tijuana has the most US expats of any city in the world.

The Tijuana metropolitan area has more than double the number of US expats compared to any other city or area in Mexico.

It is difficult to get true figures but according to US State Department figures, there are more than 1 million US expats in Mexico, more than any other country in the world. Data from the Mexican...

What it's like living in Panama

If you like warm weather and a slower pace of life then Panama is a perfect place for you.

I get tons of emails asking why I moved to Panama and what it’s like here. Pedasi, Azuero Peninsula, Panama – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

I say why not! Panama is affordable and gives me everything I need. There is so much life here! Amazing fishing, surfing, beautiful birds and flowers and the people are so nice. I am constantly greeted as I walk through my little town of Pedasi with “Buenas” (the local way...