There is everything for everyone in San Miguel de Allende. If you want to go to a cheap restaurant where you want to spend US $5 for a full meal, you can do that. If you want to spend $100 at a fancy restaurant, you can do that, too. Your cost of living in San Miguel de Allende depends on what you want but overall it is cheaper than in Germany or in the States. Services like gardeners, housekeepers, and the like could be higher if you are living in a more upscale area. If you not very...There is everything for everyone in San Miguel de Allende. If you want to go to a cheap restaurant where you want to spend US $5 for a full meal, you can do that. If you want to spend $100 at a fancy restaurant, you can do that, too. Your cost of living in San Miguel de Allende depends on what you want but overall it is cheaper than in Germany or in the States. Services like gardeners, housekeepers, and the like could be higher if you are living in a more upscale area. If you not very rich and you don’t live in a rich neighborhood, the charge will be lower. 
We have three or four beautiful rivers that cross Portugal. Further south from Lisbon we have the Guadiana River, where I have rafted. Up north we have Mondego River and further north close to Porto we have Douro River, which is where the Porto Wine comes from. And this area Douro; the Douro River and the cliffs surrounding the Douro River, is where they plant the grapes to produce the world famous Porto Wine or “Port Wine” as you call it in America. We do not have the...We have three or four beautiful rivers that cross Portugal. Further south from Lisbon we have the Guadiana River, where I have rafted. Up north we have Mondego River and further north close to Porto we have Douro River, which is where the Porto Wine comes from. And this area Douro; the Douro River and the cliffs surrounding the Douro River, is where they plant the grapes to produce the world famous Porto Wine or “Port Wine” as you call it in America. We do not have the very extreme classes of river rafting but we do have some mild intermediate class areas. People raft here in Portugal in the winter and spring. You can go in summer but the rivers are very low and it becomes a bit boring for people looking for some excitement. 
Managua in general has a very cultural society. Everybody has some interest in culture. There are lots of painting galleries of different kinds. We have painting academies. You will also find lots of live music everywhere you go in Managua. You’ll see people playing guitars and marimbas in restaurants and bars. Managua in general has a very cultural society. Everybody has some interest in culture. There are lots of painting galleries of different kinds. We have painting academies. You will also find lots of live music everywhere you go in Managua. You’ll see people playing guitars and marimbas in restaurants and bars. 
We do not have malls in Belize. This is one of our biggest downfalls as a country, I think, because we could definitely use one. Recreation- wise, such as going to the movies or dining at restaurants, there is not much to do here in Belize. There are some restaurants, but not like in the US where there are just so many options.We do not have malls in Belize. This is one of our biggest downfalls as a country, I think, because we could definitely use one. Recreation- wise, such as going to the movies or dining at restaurants, there is not much to do here in Belize. There are some restaurants, but not like in the US where there are just so many options.Over the last 10 years, various cities in Australia (Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney) and Canada (Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto) have ranked among the best places in the world in which to live or work. But in-so-far-as retirement is concerned, where do you go? That answer will ultimately depend on what you, as an individual, value most. As a 40 year-old American who has lived outside the United States for almost 1/4 of his life, I can share with you what I...
Over the last 10 years, various cities in Australia (Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney) and Canada (Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto) have ranked among the best places in the world in which to live or work. But in-so-far-as retirement is concerned, where do you go? That answer will ultimately depend on what you, as an individual, value most. As a 40 year-old American who has lived outside the United States for almost 1/4 of his life, I can share with you what I believe to be some of the most important considerations when trying to determine 'what are the best places in the world to retire' for you!
First and foremost is language. At retirement, a great many Americans look to move south to warmer weather and consistent climates. But, unless you speak Spanish or Portuguese, you may not find the lifestyle as enjoyable when ordering at restaurants becomes a nuisance and trying to initiate a conversation over drinks at the beach is problematic. If you only speak English and have no real desire to learn a foreign language, then your top choices may be anywhere in English speaking Belize or St Kitts & Nevis, or (in and around) Panama City where large numbers of expats reside and tourism demands locals speak your native English language.
Second may arguably be the cost of living. If you are on a fixed monthly income of say $1,500 (USD) a month, then you will certainly want to stretch every dollar and countries which offer favorable exchange rates will be of tremendous value. While the Dominican Republic has a (fluctuating) exchange rate of around 40 Peso to 1 Dollar, Chile offers an exchange rate over ten times that amount at around 490 Chilean Peso to 1 Dollar. Other top favorable (fluctuating) exchange rate countries include the Philippines (42 to 1), Mexico (12 to 1), and South Africa (7.5 to 1).
Lifestyle and medical care might tie for third. If you live to snorkel or scuba dive, then you might want to live near a barrier reef in Australia or Belize. If you want hiking, back-packing and related outdoor adventures, then Ecuador, Argentina or Chile might be good possibilities. Ongoing medical issues could cause you stay within in direct-flight distances to Miami, Florida or Houston, Texas. Surprising to some, Costa Rica and Panama have excellent medical facilities and often allow for homeopathic remedies (prohibited in the United States) for cancer and age related maladies.
Notwithstanding any of the aforementioned concerns, and depending on which part of the world in which you wish to live, here is my list of the top 3 best places in the world to retire listed alphabetically by region:
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell (or) a hell of heaven."
- John Milton, Paradise Lost
Many expats do not like to drive in Mexico, so I constantly answer questions about public transportation.
Tijuana has more expats than anywhere else in Mexico and it is a big city, so understandably, many people wonder about the buses and taxis.
The public transportation in Tijuana is very good and is inexpensive. I am familiar with public transportation in the United States, Europe, and Africa. The quality and prices are better in Tijuana than...
To paraphrase, add to, modernize (and a little bit botch) Robert Burns: “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry… so it is great to have the Internet for quick research and decision-making.”(1).JPG)
