How much does it cost to go to the movies in Mexico?
Andre Bellon - Bellon Insurance Agents
Going to the movies in Mexico is really cheap. You’ll only pay 50 pesos ($2.50) at the most for a first-run movie. There are some movies that have a special room with special effects wherein your chair moves and the noise comes surrounded, and that could be a little bit more expensive at 70 pesos ($3.50).
The movies shown in the cinemas in Mexico are in English with Spanish subtitles or dubbed in Spanish. There are three different types of movies...
Going to the movies in Mexico is really cheap. You’ll only pay 50 pesos ($2.50) at the most for a first-run movie. There are some movies that have a special room with special effects wherein your chair moves and the noise comes surrounded, and that could be a little bit more expensive at 70 pesos ($3.50).
The movies shown in the cinemas in Mexico are in English with Spanish subtitles or dubbed in Spanish. There are three different types of movies that you can watch in Mexican cinemas: English movies with Spanish subtitles, movies that are dubbed in Spanish, and movies that are made in Spanish, which aren’t that many. Most of the movies in Mexico are shown in English with Spanish subtitles.
How's the hiking and camping in and around the Pedasi, Azuero, Panama area?
Celia Cárdenas - Beach Suites by Villa Camilla
There is not much hiking and camping in Pedasi. There are no public places where you can go hiking and there are no set aside campgrounds here. Hiking and camping is not a popular activity here in Pedasi, but perhaps you can go to Venao Beach (about 45 minutes from downtown Pedasi) for camping.
It is not recommendable either to just go into the jungle to hike or camp for two reasons:
The trails are not maintained so you could get lost.
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There is not much hiking and camping in Pedasi. There are no public places where you can go hiking and there are no set aside campgrounds here. Hiking and camping is not a popular activity here in Pedasi, but perhaps you can go to Venao Beach (about 45 minutes from downtown Pedasi) for camping.
It is not recommendable either to just go into the jungle to hike or camp for two reasons:
The trails are not maintained so you could get lost.
Most of the lands there are privately owned.
Therefore, you shouldn't just go into he jungle not just because it is dangerous, but also because it is private. As I wrote above, Venao Beach (which is not private) would probably be your best choice.
Do I still have to file my US income taxes if I retire, work or just live abroad?
John Ohe - Hola Expat Tax Services
All U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) are required to file U.S. income tax returns if they have gross income that exceeds certain minimum thresholds – see below for 2016 tax year:
Single, Under 65: $10,300
Single, 65 or older: $11,850
Married, Filing Jointly, Under 65 (both): $20,600
Married, Filing Jointly, Under 65 (one): $21,850
Married, Filing Jointly, 65 or older (both): $23,100
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All U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) are required to file U.S. income tax returns if they have gross income that exceeds certain minimum thresholds – see below for 2016 tax year:
Single, Under 65: $10,300
Single, 65 or older: $11,850
Married, Filing Jointly, Under 65 (both): $20,600
Married, Filing Jointly, Under 65 (one): $21,850
Married, Filing Jointly, 65 or older (both): $23,100
Married Filing Separately, Any age: $4,000
Head of Household, Under 65: $13,250
Head of Household, 65 or older: $14,800
Qualifying Widow(er) with dependent child, Under 65: $16,600
Qualifying Widow(er) with dependent child, 65 or older: $17,850
U.S. expats are required to report worldwide income (regardless of location). Unfortunately, many are not aware of this fact, and do not file – only be audited by the IRS, at which point they are subject to penalties and interest.
Is Corozal safe? What's the crime rate in general in Corozal?
David Berger - Tradewinds Hospitality at Orchid Bay
I feel very safe in Corozal.
I’m sure there’s petty theft and stuff like that, but in general, most people don’t get robbed in Corozal. In Belize, if you’re nice to people, they don’t mess with you
Even when I’m not around, my wife still feels safe.
I’ve never been concerned for my safety in Corozal. We don’t flash money or show off that we have anything here in...
I feel very safe in Corozal.
I’m sure there’s petty theft and stuff like that, but in general, most people don’t get robbed in Corozal. In Belize, if you’re nice to people, they don’t mess with you
Even when I’m not around, my wife still feels safe.
I’ve never been concerned for my safety in Corozal. We don’t flash money or show off that we have anything here in Corozal.
(Pictured: Tradewinds Restaurant at Orchid Bay, Corozal, Belize.)
What electrical current or voltage is used in Nicaragua? Will my electrical appliances work in Nicaragua?
Daniel Snider - Snider's Realty Nicaragua
The voltage in Nicaragua is 110-220. I personally just installed the electrical wiring for a shopping center that we’re opening up here in Tola. We have top of the line, good electrical work and yes, the voltage used here is 110-220.
Most definitely, you can just plug in your electrical appliances that you bought in the US and they will work fine.
(Window mount air conditioner, pictured.)
The voltage in Nicaragua is 110-220. I personally just installed the electrical wiring for a shopping center that we’re opening up here in Tola. We have top of the line, good electrical work and yes, the voltage used here is 110-220.
Most definitely, you can just plug in your electrical appliances that you bought in the US and they will work fine.
How’s the kayaking, rafting, or canoeing in Portugal?
Juan Matias - BLUE Boutique Hostel & SUITES
We have three or four beautiful rivers that cross Portugal. Further south from Lisbon we have the Guadiana River, where I have rafted. Up north we have Mondego River and further north close to Porto we have Douro River, which is where the Porto Wine comes from. And this area Douro; the Douro River and the cliffs surrounding the Douro River, is where they plant the grapes to produce the world famous Porto Wine or “Port Wine” as you call it in America. We do not have the...
We have three or four beautiful rivers that cross Portugal. Further south from Lisbon we have the Guadiana River, where I have rafted. Up north we have Mondego River and further north close to Porto we have Douro River, which is where the Porto Wine comes from. And this area Douro; the Douro River and the cliffs surrounding the Douro River, is where they plant the grapes to produce the world famous Porto Wine or “Port Wine” as you call it in America. We do not have the very extreme classes of river rafting but we do have some mild intermediate class areas. People raft here in Portugal in the winter and spring. You can go in summer but the rivers are very low and it becomes a bit boring for people looking for some excitement.
We have sea kayaking in Portugal. I provide an excursion for my clients that is basically just a beautiful tour around our coastline around Cascais (near Lisbon) in a kayak. There are two levels of sea kayaking. You have the sea kayaking just to wonder around and you have the surf sea kayaking, which is on waves, which is for another level of expertise. You have to have a lot of experience to do that. But for the first timer, you have to do the traditional sea kayak and you’re only allowed to go when the sea is really, really calm. Portugal is close by the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean is quite rough. So 80% throughout the year we have waves in Portugal. The only two months of the year with light waves are July and August. You can go out throughout the year but then you have to go to protected bays, of which there are many throughout the country. The Algarve is the perfect place to do this because the Algarve gets the Mediterranean Sea so it doesn’t get as rough as it gets on the west coast, which faces the Atlantic. The southern coast is much more calmer than it is in the west coast.
(Sea kayaking provided by Blue Hostel and Suites, Cascais, Portugal, pictured.)
Or at least we did, until about a year ago. That’s when we sold our comfortable home in Arizona, sold, gave away or put into storage about 90% of our “stuff,” packed the rest into a big white van, and along with our two dogs, spent a year traveling around Mexico.
Seeing the grandchildren on Skype is a wonderful way to feel in touch and close. Listening to Livvy sing a new song or watching Noah play with a new toy just makes our day!
We see the smiles, the bumps, the new outfits. It is a such a delight to enjoy the time on the camera. The kids can see us too.
Skype is free on the computer or you can upgrade to various paid for services. It works well on a cell too to be able...
The Metro de Panama, the first subway system in Central America, started operating on April 5. Line 1 operates from Albrook to Los Andes, with 19 trains that make stops at 12 stations. It takes only 23 minutes to travel the length of the line. Seven stations are underground and five are elevated.
Each train consists of three cars, with air conditioning, video surveillance, passenger information systems, and wheel chair accessibility. The trains also have fire safety systems...