Columnists Archives - Page 9 of 86

How Bad Is The Corruption In Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua And Belize?

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

Integrating – New School, New Language, New Culture

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

All Change At Hong Kong

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

Certaldo Weddings And Mafia Hats: March In Tuscany

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

Unanticipated Results Revealed In Mexico Expat Healthcare Study

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

Joyeuses Paques – Easter in the Morvan

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

Wake Up!

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

The Month of February in Tuscany

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

March in the Morvan

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

Six Reasons It’s Better To Start Or Run Your Business Abroad

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