10 Of The Strangest Christmas Traditions Around The World
Celebrating The Holidays Around The World ‘Twas but a few days before Christmas, and all ’round the world, we creatures were stirring… Preparing for the big day, spreading joy and good
Celebrating The Holidays Around The World ‘Twas but a few days before Christmas, and all ’round the world, we creatures were stirring… Preparing for the big day, spreading joy and good
Ditch Your Car—And Your Second Biggest Expense—When You Move Overseas When I visited relatives back in the States over the summer, we had a lot of the same conversations expats are likely familiar with… Answering friends’ and relatives’ questions about
Medellín, Colombia Versus Cuenca, Ecuador—Top Retirement Havens Faceoff I’ve spoken with lots of potential expats who are trying to choose between Cuenca, Ecuador, and Medellín, Colombia… even though these two cities are actually very different in key ways. But, as I’ve lived in both places (and both are among my favorites in Latin America), I’m…
From Mexico To The Caribbean To Argentina And Everything In Between… Part II Last week I shared with you some insights about the differences between regions in Latin America, because although we lump them together as a region, 3 different continents and 33 unique countries comprise this vast area. In the last issue, I covered…
From Mexico To The Caribbean To Argentina And Everything In Between.. This August, we’re hosting our first-ever Live And Invest In Latin America Virtual Conference to help you get acquainted with this giant part of the world. Between the 10 countries we’re going to cover in depth, there are some of the world’s best opportunities…
Top Picks For A New Dream Life South Of The Border I spent seven years living in Panama, the Hub of the Americas, and during those years, I got to know Latin America pretty well… Belize, Mexico, Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Peru… I’ve seen a good portion of this part of the world…
A Bargain Caribbean Lifestyle In Santa Marta, Colombia Last week in Panama I went paddle boarding with Carlos, our Colombian property manager at Los Islotes, and we naturally got around to comparing his home country to his chosen adopted country… It’s an odd comparison, though, because Panama and Colombia don’t have a ton in common……
Panama Versus Colombia—The Truth This weekend I’ll be returning to Panama for the first time since moving away three years ago, so the Isthmus is on my mind this week. There are plenty of things I miss about life in Panama, and a few things I plan to stock up on to bring back—my favorite…
Our #1 Pick For Luxury Living On A Budget This success story is nothing short of remarkable. It’s taken a couple of decades… But Colombia has reinvented itself into one of the most pleasant and affordable places to spend time in the world. Prior to the current pandemic, this country was breaking tourism records with…
The World’s Best Christmas Festival Of Lights I’ve been spending Christmas abroad since 2001 and have come to love the traditions and celebrations that take place throughout Latin America. Christmas in Medellín is the most impressive extravaganza I’ve experienced. My first half dozen Christmases overseas were in Ecuador and were the most enjoyable Christmas experiences…