Posted on 03 January 2011
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If you were looking for heaven and found Guanajuato you wouldn’t be far off. Matter of fact, you might like it so much your journey could end right there.
Posted on 01 September 2010
Tags: getting from Puebla to Mexico City, Mexico safety, Puebla, Puebla attractions, Puebla lodging, Virgen de Guadalupe,
Don’t be dismayed when you first approach Puebla. At first glance it appears to simply be another large city. The real charm lies in the downtown district. Make your way to the zócolo and spend your time there...
Posted on 19 August 2010
Tags: beaches of Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, eco travel in Bocas del Toro, La Loma Jungle Lodge, Panama beaches, traveling to Bocas del Toro, visiting Bocas del Toro,
"The lodge was a dream that had been gestating since we met in college in 1991. We both wanted to pursue a largely self-sufficient lifestyle and escape the trappings of the work and consumer driven 'global north'. After reading a newspaper piece entitled 'Panama, The Oddest Country in Central America', we decided we needed to visit."
Posted on 17 August 2010
Tags: Casablanca region, Childean vineyards, Chilean wine, Chilean wineries, expats in Chile,
Chilean wine is often an excellent value for the price. The quality of Chilean wines has far outpaced the increase in winemaking costs in Chile, making our wines a lot more affordable relative to other wines from our European or North American peers.
Posted on 12 August 2010
Tags: beaches of Bocas del Toro, beaches of Panama, Best beaches in Panama, Boca Chica, Isla Coiba, Kuna Yala Beaches, Pacific beaches, Panama Pacific beaches, San Blas, visiting Isla Coiba, Visiting Panama beaches, what are Panama's best beaches?,
Kuna Yala, also known as San Blas, these 365 plus islands offer crystal clear blue-green waters, tiny, palm tree lined white sand islands and a traditional, strong willed people, the Kuna, who fiercely cling to their traditions and customs.
Posted on 11 August 2010
Tags: Argentina, Argentine wine country, getting around Mendoza, getting to Mendoza, Mendoza, Mendoza attractions,
Mendoza is an excellent destination for food lovers. The food is fresh, local, unique, and downright tasty, which give the restaurants found here world acclaim. There are a number of cafes in Mendoza that provide good coffee and sweets while allowing you to take in the views of the Andes.
Posted on 09 August 2010
Tags: expats in Brazil, living in Brazil, living in Sao Paulo, moving to Brazil, Sao Paulo neighborhoods, Sao Paulo restaurants,
São Paulo is one of the biggest cities in the world, good for restaurants, shopping malls, clubs and bars. It is a city that never stops. You can always eat anywhere; it has a high level of international food, high-class health care and good hotels.
Posted on 07 August 2010
Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires attractions,
Buenos Aires residents, or “Portenos,” as they’re locally known, have a passion for following Europe’s architectural trends. As you explore the city, you will see a number of buildings that suggest influence from many other European cities including Belgium, Rome and Paris.
Posted on 05 August 2010
Tags: Baja California, cabo, Cabo for expats, Cabo real estate, moving to Baja, moving to Cabo, safety in Baja, safety in Cabo, safety situation in Cabo,
In the last few years, Mexico’s reputation has taken a downward turn as stories of drug cartels, a corrupt police force and sky-high homicide rates are splashed across the media. However, discarding Mexico as an unsafe, crime-ridden destination because of these reports would be like writing-off the entire United States because of high crime rates [...]
Posted on 05 August 2010
Tags: Mexico City, Mexico City attractions, Mexico City expats, Mexico City metro, Mexico City neighborhoods,
You may be able to find Starbucks at every corner, but don’t be surprised if you also spot an indigenous couple walking barefoot down a main highway. Mexico City is a fast-paced, colorful, textured, rich urban hot spot. It is chock full of amazing museums, art, music, delectable food, traditional dances and events, soccer stadiums and fans and breathtaking architecture.