It’s time to answer the question that’s the elephant in the room: how bad is the corruption South of the Border? As the founder of Best Places in the World to Retire, I’m often asked by those living in the US and Canada (what we’ll refer to collectively as “North of the Border,” or “NOTB”), … Read more
When we moved to France (at rather short notice) in March last year, we threw our two girls, aged 7 and 9, into the local school. Our experience was one of learning. This article aims to pass on some of our experiences, and lists my tips for smoothing the way in a new school, new … Read more
With jumbo-sized poignancy an amusing thought struck me recently; and it was all to do with the very spot on which I stood. You see, had I been there during my previous Hong Kong life, I’d certainly have risked arrest for being a loony or, even worse, flattened by flight BA27 on its arrival from … Read more
Benvenuti and Welcome to all my Lovely Followers, If you are new to this column I should tell you that each month I reflect back on the previous one, which in this case is March 2018. My aim is to bring you lots of fun things, and not too many serious ones.If you had visited … Read more
One of the most important questions to be answered for anyone considering moving to Mexico, and especially for retirees, is “How is the healthcare?” This newly released study provides some unanticipated answers.On our site, Best Places in the World to Retire, we have answers to questions about healthcare in Mexico provided by several dozen expats. … Read more
I am typing this on Maundy Thursday, March 29, jeudi saint. Today Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will attend the service at The Free Chapel Of St George in Windsor, where the Maundy Money will be distributed to 92 men and 92 women – representing each of her 92 years.Digression: Pedants will know already that … Read more
No, not you! But if that is your alarm clock I can hear ringing even from here then perhaps you ought, you’ll be late and you know how tetchy that new boss of yours can be. Actually, I’m talking to our local insects and especially those who’ve been lazily, and very sensibly I must say, … Read more
Benvenuti and welcome to all my lovely followers, If you are new to this column I should tell you that each month I reflect back on the previous one, which in this case is February 2018. My aim is to bring you lots of fun things, and not too many serious ones.We had high hopes … Read more
Brrr! I am writing this on February 28 and the temperature outside is minus 7. Taking into account the windchill factor, it may be as cold as minus 12. My father used to say, ‘Wind in the east, cold for man and beast’ and the British media have dubbed this cold snap The Beast from … Read more
There are lots of good reasons to start or run your business abroad. Here are six great ones. Judging from my personal experience and observations as well as from speaking with others, I’ve come to the conclusion that it can be a very good idea to start or run a business abroad.In the US, I … Read more