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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...
Tourism is a major driver of Costa Rica's economy. And many expats are right in the thick of it, starting a wide range of businesses serving the tourist market...
At first Nancy thought all the place needed was a paint job and a few minor repairs. But she soon realized she wanted to make some bigger improvements...
Terry and her husband Jon live in the village of Sayulita, on Mexico's Pacific Coast. And from her home office Terry has taken up a new career as a writer. She's the author of three e-books about retirement and living in Mexico...
The decision to retire abroad is not something that should be taken lightly. For many people it’s the best decision they’ve ever made—the adventure of a lifetime. And their only regret is that they didn’t make the move sooner. While other people just can’t adapt to life in a new country. How do you figure into which camp you fall...
Costa Rica is a laidback place. The unofficial national motto is Pura Vida, after all. Directly translated, it means Pure Life. But perhaps more accurate would be Life Is Good. This carefree attitude is most felt in the coastal areas. And of those, nowhere more than the southern Caribbean coast...
As the center of Spain's New World empire, abundant gold, silver, and other resources flowed through Mexico en route to Europe. But wealth remained in-country as well, spurring the construction of colonial towns and cities full of elaborate civic buildings, soaring cathedrals, and grand aristocratic homes...
I’ve taken many taxis in my travels. And I’ve found them to be more than just a way to get from place to place. I consider every ride an opportunity to learn about where I am—history, culture, traditions, sports…even religion and politics...