Terri Marshall, Author at International Living Members Area

Why We Changed Our Retirement Plans to Move to Belize

By Terri Marshall

Scott and Michelle Lyons planned to move to Mexico when their kids went to college. But when Michelle went on a cruise that stopped in Belize...their plans changed. "When I discovered that English was the language in Belize, I knew I had found something that would work for us," says Michelle. The impossibly blue waters, soft sandy beaches, and wonderfully warm climate of beautiful Belize also helped win the couple over. From the sparkling sea filled with palm-lined islands to the verdant jungles teeming with wildlife, Belize beckoned with an enticing blend of relaxation and adventure...a tropical paradise.

Tapping into the Market for Healthy Treats in Panama

Entrepreneur profiles

By Terri Marshall

After her daughter left for college, New Yorker Judy Ganes Chase began to look at the possibility of moving overseas…and getting involved in a new business venture. She chose a frozen yogurt franchise and is now the first franchisee in Central America for the Chicago-based chain Forever Yogurt. She has two outlets in Panama City. But Judy has gone a step further and purchased the franchise rights for all of Panama. She plans to open five additional locations in the next two to three years.

Discovering Norway’s Moonshine Trail

By Terri Marshall August 2013

Most folks know Norway for spectacular fjords, Viking history, and midnight summer sun. And any one of those attractions makes a visit worthwhile. But in the central Trondelag region, famous for its moonshine, you’ll find another national treasure…aquavit.

“The Lower Cost of a Retirement in Panama Drew Us Here”

Panama Insider Articles

By Terri Marshall

When John and Robyn Cole married in 1990 their 12-year age difference wasn't a big deal. But as they started to age together, the difference became more apparent… and they started to think about the future. "I began to see what life would look like if I worked until age 65," says Robyn. "John would be 77."

A Journey on Guatemala’s “Sweet River”

By Terri Marshall November 2012

Real adventures don’t start at the airport…they start at the mouth of a river. And nestled on the eastern edge of Guatemala awaits one of Central America’s best river voyages. Fishermen cast nets from dugout canoes, birds tiptoe across lily pads, while manatees swim nearby. This is life along the Río Dulce (“Sweet River”).