Independent Real Estate & Retirement Guides

For such a tiny country, Belize has a startling diversity of people, places, and ecosystems. Inside the guide, you'll ride shotgun with Terry in his rented pick-up as he encounters a relaxed frontier environment of exotic wildlife, Mayan temples, entrancing villages, and quirky characters of hybrid ethnic ext...

Campos do Jordao: A Continental Contradiction

Destinations: Campos do Jordão, Brazil

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Arts, Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Expatriate, Fishing, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 11 pages, Nov 2011,

Brazil conjures up images of eternal revelry enlivened by samba dance mania and women parading in skimpy bikinis, obscuring their genitals with a garment the size of a postage stamp. At the other extreme is a quiet, modest little European style city nestled in the rarified mountain air of Sao Paulo state, a 4...

Canoa Quebrada, A Cliff Hangout

Destinations: Brazil

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Adventure Sports, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Culture, Fishing, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Horse Riding, Low Budget, Mid Range, Nature, Public Transport, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Sailing & Boating, Sports & Exercise (General), Surfing, Villages, Weekend trips

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English, 9 pages, Sep 2012,

It's the ultimate Brazilian beach chilling ambiance - congenial cafes and bars in the sand, tanned and heavenly bodies strolling by, waves of turquoise lapping on the shore... a dreamy landscape of dunes and reddish-hued cliffs as a backdrop. If you choose to awaken from the dreamy state, a plethora of water ...

Cuenca: 1st Time's a Charm..So is the 3rd

Destinations: Cuenca, Ecuador

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Arts, Backpacker, City, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Road Trips, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 24 pages, Jun 2011,

This city of 500,000 in Ecuador is the most talked about ex-pat retirement destination, due to its coveted colonial charm, preeminent culture, Andean mountain magic, and low cost of living. The author put his money where his mouth is, buying land here last year. Discover all the reasons why! ...

Does Nicaragua Warrant a Callback?

Destinations: Nicaragua

Categories: Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Backpacker, Beach, City, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Surfing, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 13 pages, Apr 2009,

The emergence of Nicaragua as both tourist and retirement destination. Chock full of information about the country's natural beauty - beaches, lakes, volcanos, mountain treks, and property investment opportunities. ...

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Easy Belize: How to Live, Retire, Work and Buy Property in Belize

Destinations: Belize

Categories: Beach, Expatriate, Mountain, Nature, Real Estate & Retirement, Senior Traveler

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English, 280 pages, Feb 2010,

Easy Belize How to Live, Retire, Work and Buy Property in Belize, the English Speaking, Frost Free Paradise on the Caribbean Coast by Lan Sluder is the complete guide for anyone considering relocating or retiring to Belize, and for anyone thinking of buying property or building a home in Belize. In more th...

Ecuadorable

Destinations: Ecuador

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Road Trips, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 40 pages, Nov 2010,

Ecuador goes straight into your heart with its warm, gentle and helpful people, whose indigenous roots are still a prominent influence on the culture. This guide leads you to a wonderland of snow-topped Andean mountains, dramatic volcanoes, breezy tropical beaches, and peerless colonial architecture. The auth...

Fortaleza, Brazil: A Fruit Pie, With A Flakey Crust

Destinations: Fortaleza, Brazil

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Adventure Sports, Amusement Parks, Arts, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Fishing, Food & Dining, Golf, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Jogging, Low Budget, Luxury, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Snorkeling, Sports & Exercise (General), Surfing, Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours

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English, 20 pages, Sep 2009,

Fortaleza overcomes its sometimes flakey rep with beautiful beaches, exotic women, great food, and a boisterous nightlife rivaling any city. Europeans are coming in droves, filling up hotel rooms and buying property before they leave. Selected as one of the host cities for the 2014 World Cup, the government i...

Medellin: An Eternal Spring in Their Step

Destinations: Medellín, Colombia

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Business Traveler, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Student, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 29 pages, Jun 2011,

This guide is a celebration of "La Cuidad de la Eterna Primavera," The City of Eternal Spring. What's to celebrate? According to one new resident, “The dark drug cartel days are history. It’s Springtime every day, without the bugs (due to higher altitude)…your only clothing decision is short sleeve...

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Moving to Australia:Guide for expats, lovers and the otherwise curious

Destinations: Australia

Categories: 1 month or more trips, Expatriate, Real Estate & Retirement

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English, 290 pages, Sep 2010, Ed 2nd,

Packed with helpful resources, anecdotes and advice, this eBook is an excellent guide to those seeking information about migration to Australia. Whether you want to work in Australia long-term or just have a working holiday in Australia, this book will assist you with all aspects of your journey. It will be e...