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In terms of numbers, Mexico is the most popular expat destination for North Americans in the world. And it’s no wonder why. With over 5,800 miles of coastline on the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific, there are no shortage of postcard worthy...
For many in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, the Dominican Republic is a go-to Caribbean vacation destination. Just under 6.2 million tourists visited the country in 2017 (2 million of those from the U.S.)—that's a 3.9% jump from the previous year...
Dia de Muertos (day of the dead) is one of Mexico’s most famous religious traditions and takes place every year on November 1 and 2. It is not a “Mexican Halloween” as some may think, in fact, it has nothing to do with this American tradition...
With more than 3 million visitors in 2017, Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations. The growth of this city on the Bay of Banderas on the Pacific coast has been significant in recent years...
With thousands of miles of coastline, Mexico offers any beach bum dozens of options for ocean views, sandy beaches, and a laidback, lower-cost life.
Although it's grown into a small city of about 70,000, the colonial gem of San Miguel de Allende retains its charms. It can feel like a small town when you frequent the same little grocer, corner store, and carnitas (roast pork) vendor in your colonia (neighborhood)...
“I came here on vacation and quickly realized this is where I needed to be,” says Kathy Pow. She lives in Cabarete, a small beach town on the Dominican Republic’s north coast. With two international airports nearby, in Puerto Plata and Santiago de los Caballeros, it’s fairly easy to get to and from North America, with many direct flights from the major cities there....
It's one of the most unlikely locations for a restaurant specializing in Texas-style barbecue. But Big Tom's BBQ in the mid-sized Colombian city of Armenia is thriving, with a mostly Colombian clientele and a smattering of local expats...
A local contact of mine here, a teacher at an international school, has his eyes on some condos being built right now. One-bedroom units, new construction, in the desirable north end of town are going for around $30,000. You'll find similar condo towers going up in Pereira and Manizales for about the same price as well.
The Eje Cafetero—called the Coffee Triangle by English speakers—is one of Colombia’s best-kept secrets. When I traveled through the region, locals told me this mountainous region is increasingly popular as a retirement destination…for Colombians seeking an escape from the big city...