In several Latin American countries, US-style independent-and assisted-living facilities are being built...affordable options for expats thinking ahead to their own and their loved ones’ future healthcare needs.
Would you love to make money while traveling, shopping, and exploring exotic destinations? It is, indeed, possible! For the past four years I've funded my trips and banked money importing beautiful handcrafted goods from Ecuador and selling them at home shows and local markets.
UNITED NATURE offers opportunities in teak forestry in the republic of Panama. Forestry is a save, long term alternative in a tangible asset that will not only omplement any portfolio, it also allows you gain permanent residency status and eventual citizenship in the Republic of Panama.
You don’t have to speak fluent Spanish to have a full life abroad, but you do have to know how to get along with people and express your needs with confidence. Respect is the core value of these countries and this is expressed through the protocol; which are the formal greetings, the requesting of space and the blessing on the meal.
The expat life is not “for couples only.” Substantial numbers of single expats live in most of the countries IL covers. Here are some key tips on how to settle in, make friends, and build a life abroad for yourself as a single expat.
Leafy Medellin will surprise you. At 5,000 feet above sea level the climate of this cosmopolitan city is perfect. And, the Real Estate values here are among the cheapest of any major city I know. Because prices are low you can do well by buying a condo here and making it available for rental.
What to take and what to leave behind? And how to convince that reluctant souse to get the international lifestyle a try? Dan and Suzan share some words of encouragement. This is the best time of your life, they say – so relax and enjoy it!
Now seasoned expats, Dan, Suzan and Glynna share the most important lessons learned from their experiences moving and settling into life in a foreign country. There are bumps along the way, but the rewards far outweigh the challenges. (This presentation has no accompanying PowerPoint slideshow.)