Can I buy good clothes in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico?
Alicia Gomez - Collins Real Estate
You can buy good clothes in Chapala and Ajijic but it depends on how much you want to spend. Several expats decide to buy used stuff because they are clever and they don’t really want to spend money on clothes. So they go to Mia’s, which is a bazaar in Ajijic. They have good quality used clothing and they’re selling it at a good price.
If you want to buy brand new clothes, they are available in some places here in Chapala and Ajijic but I...
You can buy good clothes in Chapala and Ajijic but it depends on how much you want to spend. Several expats decide to buy used stuff because they are clever and they don’t really want to spend money on clothes. So they go to Mia’s, which is a bazaar in Ajijic. They have good quality used clothing and they’re selling it at a good price.
If you want to buy brand new clothes, they are available in some places here in Chapala and Ajijic but I would recommend going to Guadalajara instead, which is about an hour away from Chapala and Ajijic, where they have malls and the prices are lower.
(50% off rack at Mia's Boutique of Ajijic, Ajijic Mexico, pictured. )
Do I have to file my Canadian taxes if I retire, work or live abroad?
ROSALIND MCCOY - PANAMA SIGNATURE REALTY
But bear in mind, if you own any property on the soil of Canada, when you sell it, you have to submit 25% of the sale to the Canadian government. If you want to avoid that hefty tax, you may consider to sell off your property before moving overseas, or just leave the property untouched until you move back.
But bear in mind, if you own any property on the soil of Canada, when you sell it, you have to submit 25% of the sale to the Canadian government. If you want to avoid that hefty tax, you may consider to sell off your property before moving overseas, or just leave the property untouched until you move back.
What's the dress code in Placencia, Belize? What clothes do they wear in Placencia, Belize?
Frik De Meyere
The dress code in Belize is flip-flops, shorts, and shirts ranging from tee shirts to nicer shirts. Not too many people, other than those working in a bank, will wear anything else. That’s what I wear when I go out working with clients—a pair of shorts and a nice collared shirt, and I’m probably a little over-dressed in some respects.
I don’t think they ask for anything more even at the Turtle Inn, which is Francis Ford Coppola’s...
The dress code in Belize is flip-flops, shorts, and shirts ranging from tee shirts to nicer shirts. Not too many people, other than those working in a bank, will wear anything else. That’s what I wear when I go out working with clients—a pair of shorts and a nice collared shirt, and I’m probably a little over-dressed in some respects.
I don’t think they ask for anything more even at the Turtle Inn, which is Francis Ford Coppola’s place. If you walked in with flip-flops, no one is going to look at you funny. You’re in Central America, on the beach.
There aren’t any places I’m aware of in Belize where they would demand that you couldn’t wear just what I described.
Where's the best sightseeing in and around Nicaragua?
Gabriela Estrada
Nicaragua is such a beautiful country, filled with amazing places that you would not believe are real, so for me it's hard to choose one.
We have so many resorts, eco-lodges, waterfalls, ports, islands, volcanoes, lakes, that just a few days here it is not enough to see all the wonders Nicaragua has to offer you. I sure can name a few, and if you come to live to Nica you will get to see them.
Somoto Canyon: This is...
Nicaragua is such a beautiful country, filled with amazing places that you would not believe are real, so for me it's hard to choose one.
We have so many resorts, eco-lodges, waterfalls, ports, islands, volcanoes, lakes, that just a few days here it is not enough to see all the wonders Nicaragua has to offer you. I sure can name a few, and if you come to live to Nica you will get to see them.
Somoto Canyon: This is located in Somoto, Madriz. Located 216 kilometers (134 miles) away from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. It was unexplored until a group of scientists from the Czech Republic and Nicaragua discovered the canyon in 2004. It is said it was formed 5 to 13 million years ago. This place is often visited by tourists and its beauty leaves you amazed. Some choose to navigate around it, swim in the waterholes, or climb the rocks.
Isla de Ometepe: Is about 160 kilometers (99 miles) from the capital, and about 40 kilometers (25 miles) away from Rivas. It was nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua. Its name means "two mountains" and it is the largest volcanic island inside a fresh water lake in the world. The island has an hourglass shape, which are the two volcanoes Concepcion and Maderas.
Corn Island: It is a complete wonder on the Caribbean side of our country. The language they speak is Creole English. It is located a few kilometers away from Bluefields which is in the Caribbean of Nicaragua about 383 kilometers (238 miles) away from Managua. If you think it is a lot to travel by car, you can travel by airplane via a local flight from our international airport to Bluefields Airport. There are two islands along the same vicinity, one called "Big Corn Island", and the other "Little Corn Island" which offer you a tropical rainforest climate and an appreciation for the beautiful light blue, almost green waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
As I said before I could go on forever with suggestions for sightseeing in Nicaragua, so the best way to get to know it all would be to move down here, or come vacation for a loooong period. You will never regret visiting this place.
How much does it cost to have a cell phone in Portugal?
Luis Teixeira da Silva - Algarve Senior Living
Getting a cell phone in Portugal could be free if you are on a contract or a postpaid plan. Otherwise, it could cost anything from zero to € 1,000 (US $ 1,100 or £ 740). An iPhone 6S costs around €800 (US $ 880 or £ 590) at the moment. The latest Samsung would cost you about the same amount, more or less. Cellphone service is cheap. You can get unlimited calls for just €7.50 (US $8.25 or £ 5.50) a month.
Generally,...
Getting a cell phone in Portugal could be free if you are on a contract or a postpaid plan. Otherwise, it could cost anything from zero to € 1,000 (US $ 1,100 or £ 740). An iPhone 6S costs around €800 (US $ 880 or £ 590) at the moment. The latest Samsung would cost you about the same amount, more or less. Cellphone service is cheap. You can get unlimited calls for just €7.50 (US $8.25 or £ 5.50) a month.
Generally, telecommunications is neither cheap nor expensive. You can get a full package, which includes your fixed line phone that also includes your cable TV with a couple hundred channels, a couple of mobiles for that package, and unlimited calls to European landline numbers in the evenings and weekends for around €30 (US $ 33 or £ 22) to €40 (US $ 45 or £ 30) a month. You can also add special services like unlimited calls to Europe during the day, which is great if you have business calls, for an additional €5 (US $5.50 or £ 4) a month. You can personalize the package according to your needs.
What is the typical Panama church like? What is the religion of Panama?
Daryl Ries - Keller Williams Panama, associate
Naturally, Panama, as a Latin country, is Catholic and is very observant. There is a large Jewish population in Panama, perhaps around 10,000 and Buddhist temples are plentiful enough due to a fairly large Chinese population. Religion does play a pretty big part in Panama society, and there seems to be no pressure about it.
I have been to a few of the many synagogues in the city and sought out their history. Its good to be able to practice your religion in...
Naturally, Panama, as a Latin country, is Catholic and is very observant. There is a large Jewish population in Panama, perhaps around 10,000 and Buddhist temples are plentiful enough due to a fairly large Chinese population. Religion does play a pretty big part in Panama society, and there seems to be no pressure about it.
I have been to a few of the many synagogues in the city and sought out their history. Its good to be able to practice your religion in a different part of the world as something to share and be part of.
There are some very beautiful and well-known churches in the city. I have attended some weddings, both ornate and simple.
On the coast both small churches and synagogues exist and there your attendance is mostly like a membership. You need to make yourself known and sign up to participate in their activities. The churches will open their doors to newcomers but of course, everybody hopes that you will be a regular. It’s definitely a very important part of life in Panama.
(Poster for a night of music for the Beth El Jewish community center, Panama City, Panama, pictured.)
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So far, on our road trip through Mexico, we have rented six vacation houses that did work out (pictured here) and two that haven't (not pictured here). From those experiences, there are lessons to be learned.
The first rental gone bad was in San Miguel de Allende. Here are the facts, with parenthetical commentary.
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You can buy good clothes in Chapala and Ajijic but it depends on how much you want to spend. Several expats decide to buy used stuff because they are clever and they don’t really want to spend money on clothes. So they go to Mia’s, which is a bazaar in Ajijic. They have good quality used clothing and they’re selling it at a good price. 
Getting a cell phone in Portugal could be free if you are on a contract or a postpaid plan. Otherwise, it could cost anything from zero to € 1,000 (US $ 1,100 or £ 740). An iPhone 6S costs around €800 (US $ 880 or £ 590) at the moment. The latest Samsung would cost you about the same amount, more or less. Cellphone service is cheap. You can get unlimited calls for just €7.50 (US $8.25 or £ 5.50) a month. 
Naturally, Panama, as a Latin country, is Catholic and is very observant. There is a large Jewish population in Panama, perhaps around 10,000 and Buddhist temples are plentiful enough due to a fairly large Chinese population. Religion does play a pretty big part in Panama society, and there seems to be no pressure about it. 
I hear you are Belize bound. Maybe I can help. No, packing plates wasn’t what I had in mind. Sorry. Be of good cheer, though, that your porcelain will remain safely out of my CLUMSY hands.
"Come sit next to me", said Sheyla. I followed her, wondering if it would calm my anxiety. Immediately I knew that we were going to be good friends. Our families were in countries far away, and this tropical land, its language and people was all we had. I was 12, did not speak any Spanish, but I knew this experience would change me forever.
Now that it’s over, I can tell you about it. 
