Dental care throughout Mexico is well known to be very, very affordable. I just had a full teeth cleaning and x-rays and I don’t think the fee was more than $20. Dental care throughout Mexico is well known to be very, very affordable. I just had a full teeth cleaning and x-rays and I don’t think the fee was more than $20. 
There is a lot of nightlife and entertainment in and and around San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Each day is full of activities. Let's start on Monday evening; we have trivia night at a local western-themed restaurant, Tuesday night is poker night at at the same place, Wednesday night is Blues night and then we jump to Friday where we have "name that tune" at another restaurant with one of the best hamburgers ever served in San Juan del Sur. There is a lot of nightlife and entertainment in and and around San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Each day is full of activities. Let's start on Monday evening; we have trivia night at a local western-themed restaurant, Tuesday night is poker night at at the same place, Wednesday night is Blues night and then we jump to Friday where we have "name that tune" at another restaurant with one of the best hamburgers ever served in San Juan del Sur. 
Now, let's talk about local culture. On Thursday, the a local Nicaraguan restaurant presents local dancers dancing traditional Nicaraguan dances. Then on top of the hill, the same thing, but different culture dancers perform. 
You will never find it boring living or visiting San Juan del Sur. For some excitement, there is horseback riding, zip lining and of course, visit to some of the surrounding area attractions such as cigar making, rum making and many museums in any easy hour ride. We also have a new craft beer restaurant getting ready to open in July. There are so many activities...come visit San Juan del Sur and find out for yourself. 
Belize is like a foster mother who is taking in people from all socio-economic groups from all over the world. She has big open arms and a warm, friendly greeting and she does not have any concept of prejudice or race; no pre-conceived notions of any sort of political divisiveness. As far as the culture itself is concerned, the most refreshing thing that my wife and I have experienced is there’s just no concept of racism at all, or of there is, we haven’t seen it....Belize is like a foster mother who is taking in people from all socio-economic groups from all over the world. She has big open arms and a warm, friendly greeting and she does not have any concept of prejudice or race; no pre-conceived notions of any sort of political divisiveness. As far as the culture itself is concerned, the most refreshing thing that my wife and I have experienced is there’s just no concept of racism at all, or of there is, we haven’t seen it. It’s a completely refreshing kind of place. 
The Portuguese stew, called Cozido à Portuguesa, is a popular food in Portugal. It has all meat from pork, veal, and cow, and a lot of cabbage, carrots. It’s a very rich and heavy meal that is a typical meal for winter in Portugal.The Portuguese stew, called Cozido à Portuguesa, is a popular food in Portugal. It has all meat from pork, veal, and cow, and a lot of cabbage, carrots. It’s a very rich and heavy meal that is a typical meal for winter in Portugal..jpg)
Tobago has a Festa del Mar fest in January usually (next year will be their 3rd annual festival). For the daring, go to the jungles of Darien, but take a guide. Also remember the Smithsonian annual seminars at the National Headquarters in Ancon on Tuesdays at 4 pm. The seminars include interesting presentations on floral...Tobago has a Festa del Mar fest in January usually (next year will be their 3rd annual festival). For the daring, go to the jungles of Darien, but take a guide. Also remember the Smithsonian annual seminars at the National Headquarters in Ancon on Tuesdays at 4 pm. The seminars include interesting presentations on floral and fauna of the Panamá by scientists for the STRI or education institutions from around the world who come as guest speakers. A social hour follows the seminar where you can meet speakers, STRI scientists, students and local people in Panamá. .jpg)
One of the worst reasons I can come up with for retiring abroad is one of the most obvious these days, I believe: The political turmoil in the U.S., (at least for U.S. potential expats.) My wife and I did not move first to Panama, then to Colombia to escape the political rancor and polarization up north. We moved to escape the chilly winter weather. But people have asked if we left so we didn't have to hear Trump this, Hillary that, Bernie in between. When we arrived in Panama we...One of the worst reasons I can come up with for retiring abroad is one of the most obvious these days, I believe: The political turmoil in the U.S., (at least for U.S. potential expats.) My wife and I did not move first to Panama, then to Colombia to escape the political rancor and polarization up north. We moved to escape the chilly winter weather. But people have asked if we left so we didn't have to hear Trump this, Hillary that, Bernie in between. When we arrived in Panama we realized that many folks retained their affiliations and perspectives, and to some it had become their persona. Colombia is a bit different, but there are still pockets of what I'll call political activism in Medellin, organized around the events of last November 8th. 
While I'm not a big cigar user, I like to visit one of the newest attractions in Nicaragua. We have, in the years past, driven all the way to Esteli to purchase cigars for resale or for gifts to my golf buddies back in the states. And my son Josh gets some real mileage when he produces a handful of freshly rolled Nicaraguan tobacco to his golf friends. So I'm always on the hunt for new product. 
