Relative to the United States, food in San Miguel de Allende costs a lot less unless you buy something that’s imported, in which case, you’re going to pay more than you would in the United States. There are some things you can’t get here that are from the United States so you do pay more, with the exception of Costco. We have a Costco an hour away, which is worth the drive. When you walk into the door you think you’re back in the United States. It’s the...Relative to the United States, food in San Miguel de Allende costs a lot less unless you buy something that’s imported, in which case, you’re going to pay more than you would in the United States. There are some things you can’t get here that are from the United States so you do pay more, with the exception of Costco. We have a Costco an hour away, which is worth the drive. When you walk into the door you think you’re back in the United States. It’s the same setup. Some of the products are different, but the prices are about the same. Everything’s the same. 
There are many very nice restaurants in Bocas del Toro. Panama. You have cheap restaurants with simple but nice food, but also more expensive restaurants. The restaurants serve typical food but there is also an Indian restaurant, an Italian restaurant and much more. There are many very nice restaurants in Bocas del Toro. Panama. You have cheap restaurants with simple but nice food, but also more expensive restaurants. The restaurants serve typical food but there is also an Indian restaurant, an Italian restaurant and much more. 
In order to obtain the Non-Habitual Resident (“NHR”) Status, firstly it will be necessary to be considered as tax resident in Portugal in the same year that the Portuguese Tax Authorities accept the request to be a Non Habitual Resident. In order to obtain the Non-Habitual Resident (“NHR”) Status, firstly it will be necessary to be considered as tax resident in Portugal in the same year that the Portuguese Tax Authorities accept the request to be a Non Habitual Resident. 
One of the few laws in Belize that are well enforced is the requirement to have auto insurance. There are police checkpoints throughout the country stopping motorists to verify that they have current vehicle insurance. One of the few laws in Belize that are well enforced is the requirement to have auto insurance. There are police checkpoints throughout the country stopping motorists to verify that they have current vehicle insurance. 
Learning about permanent residency, and obtaining permission to stay in the country. Rules change all the time. Don't assume anything. Regardless of the cost, a good legal counselor is a must. Also, make sure the documents you'll need are in order before you leave home. It can be an expensive trip back to acquire them. Plus, understand the rules in place about those documents. How long are they good for? Is a notary seal sufficient, or do they need an apostille? How many copies, and...Learning about permanent residency, and obtaining permission to stay in the country. Rules change all the time. Don't assume anything. Regardless of the cost, a good legal counselor is a must. Also, make sure the documents you'll need are in order before you leave home. It can be an expensive trip back to acquire them. Plus, understand the rules in place about those documents. How long are they good for? Is a notary seal sufficient, or do they need an apostille? How many copies, and does the country need originals? Bottom line: don't ever assume anything. Check with those who've been there, so you know the right questions to ask. Assumptions get very expensive. 
considered a little murky for diving and snorkeling. To get clear water, you really have to pay attention to the tides. San Juan del Sur has many rivers that come from the mountains, and these bring debris, which created murky waters. considered a little murky for diving and snorkeling. To get clear water, you really have to pay attention to the tides. San Juan del Sur has many rivers that come from the mountains, and these bring debris, which created murky waters. 
A bridge. Some hills. A river. Interesting? Taken individually, maybe not so much. But wait! If you can find all three together, then you almost have a match made in heaven. I say almost. Now if you throw in a town, then – and only then – you have attained nirvana!
My wife Jet and I had just left a party in an expat community with mostly retirees when she asked me an obviously rhetorical question.We have been in Nicaragua since 2006 and it has been 11+ years of frustration and work. It has never been boring. The past year has felt different. There was a feeling of increased tension happening that we were beginning to notice. We at first thought it was resistance to the increasing modernization. But it now appears that it was civil and political tension.
The past 35 days have been taxing to put it mildly. We thought we had a bug out plan but the continued protest marches...
