| American expat Richard lives with his wife and their pets in Boquete, Panama, and the only major regret he's had so far is that they they didn't move to Panama earlier. Learn what they appreciate about living in Panama, what they think of the locals, and their favorite things to do there. |
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Escape to Paradise
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The International Entrepreneur Magazine Interviews Matt Landau, Panama
| Matt, in an interview with Kara Winters for the International Entrepreneur Magazine, shares aspects of his business success in Panama and gives some personal advice on becoming an entrepreneur. |
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Expat Mom Living on a Guatemalan Volcano
| Living in Guatemala with her family, Canadian expat Genesis is not just learning about a different culture, she's immersed herself in it -- through things like learning the language and observing local traditions. Though she misses home sometimes, she's found that dealing with the challenges as well as enjoying the upsides of foreign living in the city of San Juan del Obispo has added to her treasure of experiences. |
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American expat Matt's legume love affair in Panama City, Panama
| For Matt, Panama is surely paradise on earth. Living in Panama City has enabled this American expatriate not only to learn about the intricacies of a different culture, but to indulge his extraordinary passion for legumes as well! Read on for Matt's observations on things like the cost of living, the Panamanians, the importance of learning the language, and his hope of sharing his knowledge with the locals. |
 Matt Landau |
Relishing the expat life: American teacher Bruce in Heredia, Costa Rica
| Bruce works as an English teacher in Heredia, Costa Rica, where he lives with his girlfriend. The friendly people, the beautiful scenery, and the travel opportunities are some of the things he likes about living there. Here, Bruce also gives some practical tips to would-be expats regarding work and cost-of-living issues in Costa Rica. |
 Bruce Thomson |
American expat Casey's entrepreneurial success in Panama and Costa Rica
| Living and operating his businesses in Latin America has been a fulfilling experience for American entrepreneur Casey, who's been in the region since 1998. Read about his experiences as an expat who divides his work and leisure hours between Panama City in Panama and San Jose in Costa Rica, and why he loves it there. |
 Casey Halloran |
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American expat Lee makes her living as an artist in Caye Caulker, Belize
| Lee visits her home country, the USA, once a year; otherwise, she lives in Caye Caulker in Belize with her husband, daughter, and granddaughter. She's also an artist who runs her own art gallery and a number of other businesses. Here, she shares her insights on topics like the local population, the price of housing, and the cost of living in Belize. |
 Lee Vanderwalker-Alamina |
Learn why American expat Bob and his wife are happy to call Boquete, Panama, their home
| Even though Bob is still an American citizen, the western city of Boquete in Panama is where he and his wife feel at home now. Planning fun adventures, playing rock & roll, sitting in a café -- these are only some of the activities that Bob indulges in as he relishes the more relaxed way of life in Panama. |
 Bob Applegate |
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Some reasons why Jennifer and her family decided to move from the USA to become expats in Costa Rica
| Jennifer moved with her family from the USA to a place near San Ramon de Alajuela in Costa Rica in 2006, a decision that they're fully living up to. How? By learning and living the culture, learning the language, and doing their best to fit in with the locals. For these American expats, Costa Rica is now home. Jennifer describes just what it is they love about this country and some of their activities and conditions there. |
 Jennifer Sheridan |
Practical tips and info from Sara, an American expat living with her family in Escazu, Costa Rica
| Sara and her family relocated from the USA to Escazu, Costa Rica, in 2006--a decision that they do not regret. Here, Sara talks about topics like the steps involved in acquiring a visa, the cost of housing and living, the warmth of the people. They've had a couple of unpleasant experiences, but those don't stop them from wanting to explore and get to know Costa Rica even better. |
 Sara Tazewell |
