Expat Files - 09.02.18

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #787 SUN, AUG 02- (09-02-2018): 

#1-Lost in translation: the English language versus Spanish language  

Cultural bias, nationalism and sensitive egos prevail in so-called in Latin American “educated” circles if one (especially a gringo) happens to bring up the fact that English is more flexible for writers than is Spanish.Bringing up the fact that there is only one Spanish language book (Don Quixote)listed in definitive lists of “the 100 most influential fiction works of all time” just seems to irritate and piss off most Latins (meaning the tiny percentage who actually read)                                                                                             

#2- The truth about upscale Latins who live in their exclusive cultural “bubbles” 

#3-What you don’t know about chickens could fill a hen-house 

#4- Will the influx of gringos and insurance kill cheap and good Healthcare in Latin America? 

#5- Some surprising comments from Latin Healthcare professionals concerning the state of Healthcare in Latin America vs the USA.The subject of more than one “boots on the ground” story 

#6- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy  

 #7 Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look. 

 #8- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com