Paraguay – A Country of Tradition and Culture
In this Editor's Debrief—exclusive to International Living VIP members—IL Uruguay Correspondent David Hammond talks with International Living’s emcee, Dan Prescher, about his editorial trip to Paraguay.
In this Editor's Debrief—exclusive to International Living VIP members—IL Uruguay Correspondent David Hammond talks with International Living’s emcee, Dan Prescher, about his editorial trip to Paraguay.
When the cold New York winters got too much for Nino Marzano and Maria Postell, they started thinking about turning their favorite vacation spot into their new home. And, in 2011, they made the transition—letting go of the stress and the cold to live full-time in one of the Dominican Republic’s premier vacation and expat hotspots: Punta Cana-Bávaro. With its white-sand beaches, reef-protected crystal waters, coconut palms, and resort infrastructure, it was the perfect antidote to New York.
If you’re the pioneering type, a small business in Bolivia might offer just the kind of lifestyle you’re looking for. You can live well in Bolivia for less money than just about anywhere, and you don’t need bags of cash to start an enterprise here. Historically, Bolivia ranks alongside the poorest countries in the region, but things are changing. Today it is among the most hopeful economies in the hemisphere…its economy is growing steadily at around 5% a year… inflation (5.19% in 2014) and debt (32% of GDP in 2013) are under control. Bolivia’s oil and gas industry helps keep energy costs low.
Getting a small business loan can be a challenge anywhere. It’s especially tough in a new country where you may not have a credit history or collateral. Fortunately, there’s a way to raise money for your business abroad that bypasses banks altogether. It’s called reward-based crowdfunding. With crowdfunding you fund your business idea without taking out a loan, going into debt, or sharing equity with a financial partner. It’s a perfect solution for many expats because it enables you to fund your business across borders. You can raise money from backers anywhere in the world for a business activity in the country of your choosing.
Stacey Roush is a teacher who left the United States…without ever missing a class. Thanks to technology, she now lives in a low-cost area overseas while still teaching her geography class—online—to students in Pennsylvania. Stacey’s new home is Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.
Uruguay is one of the best places in the world to own a farm…and you don’t have to be a Uruguayan citizen or even a resident to buy agricultural property. While it is most famous for its grass-fed beef industry… Uruguay also has soil and climate that are ideal for growing wheat, rice, soybeans, olives, and blueberries. It is a water-rich country, minimizing the need for irrigation, and its soils are among the least degraded in the world. All Uruguay’s farmland is mapped by soil type.
Do you ever wish you could find a cool little beach town before it gets discovered and invest in land while the prices are still low? You aren’t alone. Global investors are constantly searching the planet for that kind of opportunity. But you know what? They missed a spot. It’s a little town of 1,000 full-time residents, and it’s called Barra del Chuy, in Uruguay.
Its growing economy, political and social stability, negligible taxes, and everyday safety make Uruguay an outstanding country in which to do business--not to mention its enticing culture and quality of life.
Uruguay is a small country that offers you a choice of city life, a variety of beach lifestyles, and country life. Uruguay does not have any earthquakes, hurricanes, or tropical diseases. It has a warm culture marked by tolerance and inclusiveness.
Uruguay is a small country that offers you a choice of city life, a variety of beach lifestyles, and country life. Uruguay does not have any earthquakes, hurricanes, or tropical diseases. It has a warm culture marked by tolerance and inclusiveness.