The electricity in Puerto Vallarta is reliable, but, like anywhere in Mexico, it’s a little expensive, so we try not to use air conditioning. We don’t really get blackouts or brownouts in Puerto Vallarta, except maybe in the summer when there’s a huge rainstorm. Within Puerto Vallarta, there aren’t not too many issues with electricity. Outside of Puerto Vallarta in the surrounding areas, they have blackouts that last for 20 minutes. 
We know of no country which requires a person to obtain a second passport to retire or work abroad. 
There is 100% religious freedom and tolerance in Nicaragua. 
The Portuguese Constitution assures the principle of private ownership of assets regardless of the nationality of the owner. Thus there is no risk of confiscation by the Government authorities. Please note that the Constitution prevails over any law that exists in the country and can only be changed with a qualified majority in the Parliament which is hard to obtain and will (based on the last 40 years of democracy) always require the two main parties (which are both moderate parties) to...
According to our recently approved law the past December I love Boquete Mornings!
Boquete mornings greet us with cool, fresh air. Except during the rainy season the morning clouds melt away fast and the sky becomes a beautiful jewel tone blue.
The little humming birds come to greet us as we sip coffee in the cool morning air on our patio.
The little humming birds come to greet us as we sip coffee in the cool morning air on our patio. 
Our patio is private and it is our sanctuary from stress. It is almost always 72 degrees, offers shade, keeps the rain and mist off us as we sit there during the prettiest part of the...