Its parks are filled with roses, myrtle and the sound of nightingales. Water still splashes and trickles over marble fountains in the courtyards of its kings… “A pearl among emeralds” was how Moorish poets once described the royal palace of the Alhambra. It was from here that Spain’s last Muslim kingdom, Granada, was ruled and it’s just one of the gems you’ll find in Andalusia, Spain’s huge southern province.
In the U.S., there’s a simple reason why our medical bills are high: Going to the doctor costs more. Perceptive, I know. But it’s the truth. If we dump the unions, the politics, Medicare, government and any other hot button from our discussion, we’re left with the simple yet disturbing fact that Americans pay more for services than patients elsewhere around the world—even in similar “first world” economies. Lots more.
Panama’s a place of sunshine, 365 days a year. You have hundreds of miles of beach…highland retreats with green valleys where the weather is spring-like, even in January and August…and a genuinely cosmopolitan capital city, too, with one of the world’s largest financial districts. And Panama offers the world’s most generous retiree benefits.
For many, Latin America conjures up images of steamy, wildlife-filled jungles and beautiful people lounging on tropical beaches, sipping umbrella-bedecked drinks. But there’s a whole other side to Latin America…regions where temperate—even cool—climates and jaw-dropping vistas of snow-covered volcanos are the order of the day.
It doesn’t take newcomers long to realize that Belize has a very unusual culture. It’s a land of Mayan temples, colonial mansions, jungle lodges, and seaside condos. Though the predominant language is English, your next-door neighbors might speak Spanish, Creole, French, German, or any of a dozen other languages. Belize is a country where you can dine out on Mexican food while Garifuna music plays in the background. Escape to Belize will take you step-by-step through this stable English-speaking, democracy and give you a head start in enjoying its benefits.
Little, English-speaking Belize packs a lot into a small package: beaches, mountains, savannahs, a diverse cultural mix, and friendly people. Plus it has a familiar legal system—British common law—and is one of the best banking and tax havens in the world. No wonder so many expats choose to Belize It!
Miles-deep canyons with clear fresh water rushing over car-sized boulders, and green-velvet mountainsides where women in native garb tend small herds of cows and goats. Welcome to Ecuador’s mountains. From the northern city of Ibarra and the artisan villages of Otavalo and Cotacachi through the popular weekender town of Baños to the glorious southern colonial city of Cuenca, if mountain living is your preference you’ll love it here. In Perfect-Weather Paradises: Living in Ecuador's Mountain Towns - Ecuador: Dream it, Find it, Live it, we’ll take a look at some of our favorite towns in Ecuador’s highlands.
In this report we’ll introduce you to Coastal Ecuador from north to south. We’ll provide a full dossier of each of the cities and towns that make the most sense for foreign retirees, investors, families with children, and singles. Once you get a better idea of what each locale has to offer, we expect you’ll be planning your own exploratory trip. And we’ll help with that, too—with names and contact information for local English-speaking resources who can help you decide if Ecuador is, indeed, for you.
This report gives you the nitty-gritty on three opportunities PERFECT for income-minded world travelers who want to start mastering a “make money from anywhere” income stream… before leaving home. These opportunities aren’t hard to grasp. They don’t require any previous experience. In fact, just about anyone can start making good money from ANY of these opportunities in a relatively short period of time. And if you have a computer, a camera, and an internet connection, you’ve already got everything you need to get started mastering these three opportunities today.
Most mornings Chuck and Kathy Baumgarten can be found leisurely sipping coffee and enjoying the sunrise from their porch. It’s easy to see why if you visit their home. They have one of the most scenic vistas in all of Ecuador. Mount Imbabura seems to rise from their backyard. A 180-degree turn showcases Mount Cotacachi’s golden-hour glow.