Best Places In The World To Retire

In San Miguel de Allende, the most popular job is in real estate. There are no specific requirements to do so. There are some who work in art galleries, retail and are artists and musicians, etc. Being bilingual would be a big plus. Pay is very low for most work.

 

Please keep in mind, legally, if you are on a tourist visa, you’re not allowed to work; if you’ve got a temporary visa, you need a  work permit, and if you have a permanent visa,...

In San Miguel de Allende, the most popular job is in real estate. There are no specific requirements to do so. There are some who work in art galleries, retail and are artists and musicians, etc. Being bilingual would be a big plus. Pay is very low for most work.

 

Please keep in mind, legally, if you are on a tourist visa, you’re not allowed to work; if you’ve got a temporary visa, you need a  work permit, and if you have a permanent visa, you have to notify the authorities.

 

I would recommend obtaining a work permit even if your employer does not require it. It’s always better to have a work permit because some time a person who dislikes you, a disgruntled maid or gardener or tenant files a denuncia or reports you to immigration. This would not be a pleasant experience.

 

(Pictured: Downtown street in San Miguel de Allende at sunset.)

 

 

The Republic of Panamá has always been considered a jewel in Latin America.  It is a very small in territory but large in the richness of its environment and biodiversity.

 

It also has a long and rich history as part of Western civilization, dating back into the 15th century, when the Spaniards conquered the continent of America, and settled colonies in several places.

 

For the Spaniards, Panamá was the center...

The Republic of Panamá has always been considered a jewel in Latin America.  It is a very small in territory but large in the richness of its environment and biodiversity.

 

It also has a long and rich history as part of Western civilization, dating back into the 15th century, when the Spaniards conquered the continent of America, and settled colonies in several places.

 

For the Spaniards, Panamá was the center for trade and commerce, and remains so to this day.  In more modern times, Panamá is often called "Center of the World, Heart of the Universe", due to the great importance of the Panamá Canal, which is being expanded in 2014.

 

The Canal is one of the greatest engineering accomplishments of all times, which is why it has been named as one of "Eight Wonders of the World", and attracts millions of tourists who are so much impressed.  The Panamá Canal benefits the entire world.

I would recommend renting in Belize first if you are looking at moving here. I would recommend that to anybody who is moving to a foreign country but not everybody does that. Some people come to Belize, buy a house, then later on they realize that they do not like the location, so they sell and buy a different house in another location.

I would recommend renting in Belize first if you are looking at moving here. I would recommend that to anybody who is moving to a foreign country but not everybody does that. Some people come to Belize, buy a house, then later on they realize that they do not like the location, so they sell and buy a different house in another location.

One of the best things to buy in Portugal is the Portuguese wine.  Portuguese wine is not exported as much as in other places, which is a great shame because the wines here are really prize-winning and they are excellent.

 

Pastries are excellent as well. If you like codfish, that’s good here, but most foreigners don’t seem to like codfish. There’s a huge variety of things that you can buy. There’s silver Portugal, which is very...

One of the best things to buy in Portugal is the Portuguese wine.  Portuguese wine is not exported as much as in other places, which is a great shame because the wines here are really prize-winning and they are excellent.

 

Pastries are excellent as well. If you like codfish, that’s good here, but most foreigners don’t seem to like codfish. There’s a huge variety of things that you can buy. There’s silver Portugal, which is very good. The porcelain is very good, as is the crystal, and there’s very good antiques.

 

If you want the “cheap and cheerful” things, there’s plenty of that as well.

 

And then you have what they call “custard tarts” which are in the Pastéis de Belém area (about half way between Lisbon Cascais, which is on the coast), and which is almost like a religion here. These are very good little custard tarts.

 

You really can get everything here in Portugal now and there are many countries that have what they call a “one-shop” where they’ve got mainly South African and British products from England. You’ve got a shop that is a Russian shop. There is an Ikea so the Swedes can get what they are missing from home.  

 

It’s amazing that as small as Portugal is, when you’re down in the Alenteijo, which is an area that is just before the Algarve or even in the Algarve, the food is completely different. The area is different; it’s much more farm land. You have a lot of cork plantations there. As you start going up north, there as well, the food is different. Like any country, the pronunciations are different in the north of Portugal, but you have the same sort of things. You would have perhaps more lamb to eat down in Alenteijo than you would here. But Portugal is a bit of melting pot of everything. So at Christmas time, here they have the codfish on the 24th and then they’ll have turkey or lamb for the 25th and that’s pretty well all over now. 

 

In addition to food, Portugal has arts and crafts. There’s a lot of very, very good pottery and china and porcelain. And, of course, what Portugal is very known for the hand painted tiles, a lot of which are antiques that are extremely expensive.

 

(Portuguese cookbook and tableware made and bought in Portugal, pictured.)

 

The form must be filed if the combined highest balances in your foreign financial accounts at any time during the calendar year exceed $10,000 US or more.  Foreign financial accounts include banks, foreign stock brokers, foreign pension plans, foreign gold storage places, etc.

 

You must also report all income earned on these accounts on your Form 1040 and fill out the proper information on Schedule B stating that you are required to file an FBAR form.