Educational Travel in Nicaragua
Why not do something completely different during your vacation time? Wouldn’t it be great to learn a new language, surprise your friends and family with exotic dishes you discovered while…
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Volunteering in Nicaragua
There are many areas where you can volunteer in Nicaragua. And even though it is recommended that you know at least the basics in Spanish to be able to communicate…
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Finding Work, Work Permits and Umbrella Companies in Nicaragua
If you think it will be easy to find work in Nicaragua, think again. People are paid very low wages for labor. Construction workers, gardeners, maids earn less in a…
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Living In El Salvador: A Forgotten Beauty
Living In El Salvador: A Forgotten Beauty I have lived in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, since April 1999. El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America,…
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Top Alternative for Savvy Investors: Real Estate in Belize
You have been hearing about real estate as being the investment to pursue if you’re looking to build your assets. It’s claimed to be a moneymaking vehicle that will work…
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Exploring and Enjoying the Natural Beauty of Belize
The Blue Hole is in one of the atolls. It’s in the Lighthouse Reef, and it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau. Basically, it’s a beautiful location for diving and some snorkeling. It’s…
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Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 2
In the previous article in this series, Bill Drake explained “The Lateness Phenomenon” among Nicaraguans. Click here to read Part 1 of “Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture.”…
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Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 1
Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “Cultural Dimensions of Expatriate Living and Working in Nicaragua” by Bill Drake. The courteous, somewhat formal nature of the Nicaraguan environment strongly influences the…
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Guatemala: Arriving and Setting Up Your Residence
The hotels most used by north Americans in Guatemala City are the Camino Real, El Dorado, and Guatemala Fiesta, all located near the Chancery. Rates at these hotels are within…
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A Belizean Mayor’s Advice for Expats
“In the county of Belize, including Ambergris Caye, we welcome people from all walks of life with open arms. Presently, we have a mixture of all races, like a melting…
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