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If You Don’t Like Change, Try Sun City Instead

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“It has been nearly four years since I moved from Tucson, Arizona, to Boquete, Panama,” writes new Panama Letter Editor Lee Zeltzer. “Looking back over my experiences, the operative word is ‘change’…in Spanish, cambio. “Panama has changed in the time I’ve been living here, but more rhelevant to me is the change I’ve experienced. “I came to Boquete with my wife to start a new life when our last of four children moved on to university. Within 18 months, my wife had left. For many reasons, she has not returned. Big change. “Before she left, we’d purchased a small piece … Continue reading If You Don’t Like Change, Try Sun City Instead

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Secrets Of The Perpetual Traveler

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“Vicki and I travel light,” writes Intrepid Correspondent Paul Terhorst from his current position in Chiang Mai, Thailand. “We never check bags. When we run out of something on the road, we buy it. “We also like to read. How do we travel light when we read three or four books a week? “We’ve struggled with this problem for years. Recently we’ve come up with a solution: Download books from the web. “First, the easy way. A friend says to buy an Apple iTouch or something similar and purchase your books online. Carry your iTouch around the world and connect … Continue reading Secrets Of The Perpetual Traveler

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Why Panama Is The Best Place In The World To Start An Internet Business

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Set yourself up properly, and you’ll be liable for no corporate tax. Not in Panama and not anywhere else either (including, you may be wondering if you’re an American, in the United States). That’s a big reason why Panama is the #1 place in the world right now to start an online or e-commerce business. It’s also the best place to base yourself if you want to make a living from consulting, travel writing, copywriting, or any other laptop-based profession you can think of. The key is that your customers are outside Panama. In other words, as long as the … Continue reading Why Panama Is The Best Place In The World To Start An Internet Business

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Times Are Tough, But You Have Options

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“I think we’re living in tough times,” writes Intrepid Correspondent Paul Terhorst this morning. “Americans appear to hate government, Wall Street, oil companies, immigrants, trade… “Our house is worth less than before. Our stocks are worth less than they were 10 years ago. Our taxes have gone up, our standard of living down. And we’re the lucky ones. Vicki and I have friends who have seen their financial boat sink. You may know people in that boat, too. “The question becomes: What to do now?” That’s what we’re convened in Belize City this week to consider: What to do now? … Continue reading Times Are Tough, But You Have Options

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Filling Niches–Two Tales Of Entrepreneurial Success In Paradise

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“I’ll let my friends Bill and Jenny tell you the story of how they were able to check off their list their long-held dream of owning a resort in Belize,” writes Belize Correspondent Amma Carey in her about-to-be-published “Live and Invest in Belize Manual” (in production this week). “‘Starting a small inn in Belize has been a great adventure for my husband and me,’ explains Jenny. ‘It all started after finding our piece of paradise on the Caribbean Sea. Once we had our view, the rest fell into place. “‘We were able to find a good local contractor for building … Continue reading Filling Niches–Two Tales Of Entrepreneurial Success In Paradise

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Riverfront Idyll For As Little As US$20,000

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Phil Hahn is tempting those of us convened in the meeting rooms of the Ft. George Hotel in Belize City right now with photos of the piece of property he’s begun developing in the Cayo District of this country. Carmelita is crossed by a river and a nature-lover’s delight. This is lush hill country, where you spend your time on horseback, on the river, hiking the hills, exploring the rain forest, and discovering the caves and the Mayan ruins.  As Phil explains, “This is counter-largesse.” Just what the doctor ordered these days. At Carmelita, residents will grow their own food … Continue reading Riverfront Idyll For As Little As US$20,000

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Utter Peace, Quiet, And Escape

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“Paul and I try to hang out with locals rather than the tourists wherever we travel,”writes Intrepid Correspondent Vicki Terhorst. “So, when we were ready for some beach time during our recent stay in Malaysia, we headed for Pangkor Island, a west coast island popular among Malays. “We left our hotel in nearby Taiping early in the morning, while it was still cool, to catch the first (and maybe only) bus headed toward the port town of Lumut. You can also reach Lumut on comfortable, first-class, air-conditioned buses from Kuala Lumpur or Ipoh. “Lumut’s simple beauty convinced us to stay … Continue reading Utter Peace, Quiet, And Escape

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Make Your Own Simple, Sweet Reality In Belize

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Mick Fleming is a larger-than-life character, a Brit who, more than 30 years ago, with US$600 in his pocket, made his way to Belize City, where he met a guy in a bar who owned a piece of land in the jungle he was interested in selling. Mick bought, thinking he’d try his luck as a farmer. The farming was tough going, but, in time, Mick identified another opportunity. Travelers were beginning to find their way to this remote region. They’d happen upon Mick and ask if he had a place where they could spend the night. Mick built a … Continue reading Make Your Own Simple, Sweet Reality In Belize

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Isle of Man Bay Festival Triumphs

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With the massive success of the recent Isle of Man Bay Festival, organisers have confirmed it will be back in 2011. Over 25,000 people attended the festival over the three days, with the Sunday afternoon ‘X-Factor meets Britain’s Got Talent’ show pulling in a capacity crowd of almost 8,000 people. Based on police estimates, that is a bigger crowd than the one that descended on the prom for the busiest night of the TT entertainment. The acts, which included a surprise performance from UK chart top-ten artist DJ Ironik, were a hit with the local crowd. Many of them expressed … Continue reading Isle of Man Bay Festival Triumphs

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Despre noul iPhone 4G de la un fan iPhone (via Orange UK)

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Da, sunt un fan iPhone. Nu pot spune exact de ce dar este telefonul meu preferat. Tocmai am pus mana pe un 4G de la Orange (UK) si l-am testat gandindu-ma la ce motive as putea avea sa nu-mi upgradez iPhone-ul meu. Modelul nou promite sa imbunatateasca fragilitatea si viata scurta a bateriei, aspecte care au fost reclamate la iPhone 3GS. Cu o grosime de 9.3 mm, noul telefon este foarte robust, avand panouri de sticla si o portiune care … pare de otel … rezistent, nu gluma. Are o optiune interesanta “Face Time video calling” pe care o pot … Continue reading Despre noul iPhone 4G de la un fan iPhone (via Orange UK)

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Once Crazy, Now Genius…Just Ask Brian

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In the month since my new “How To Retire Overseas” book was published, I’ve been interviewed by a dozen reporters and editors intending to review the book in their respective media. A common theme has emerged: Americans are ready to make a move. They want out. They’ve had it with health care “reform,” rising taxes, and an uncertain future. They want to find a way to hold on to the assets they’ve worked their whole lives to accumulate. More than any generation of retirees that has preceded them, they’re ready to take action to take control. They’re even ready to … Continue reading Once Crazy, Now Genius…Just Ask Brian

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Signature, Rick Astley, The Coronas si Curiosity Killed The Cat au socializat cu fanii pe Facebook si Twitter

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Campania de marketing a lui Bay Festival a avut o importanta componenta de social media care a functionat “ca focul pe un lemn uscat” si a contribuit la succesul acestei prime editii. Dimineata, Jonathan si Jamie Irving, organizatorii, ne-au anuntat ca deja au stabilit detaliile de baza pentru editia din 2011. Mai multe detalii aici. Signature, Rick Astley, The Coronas si Curiosity Killed The Cat sunt alte nume care au socializat cu fanii pe Twitter si Facebook in timpul show-ului. Continue reading Signature, Rick Astley, The Coronas si Curiosity Killed The Cat au socializat cu fanii pe Facebook si Twitter