Expat Files - The Lesson of John MacAfee - 04/04/14

One of the very first English phrases Latin Americans down here learn (both on and off the tourist trail) is “don’t worry”. Even if the average local Latin only knows ten words of English, he or she will probably have that one happy feel good phrase down pat in their tiny vocabulary. But do be advised that soon enough a gringo learns the happy upbeat “don’t worry” phrase can me just the opposite. In other words…. sometimes“don’t worry” means it’s time to start worrying!        

 

-For all of you expat gonnabees and wannabees still interested in expatriating to Belize…. have you ever wondered if there was more to the story behind the saga of John MacAfee, the antivirus software mega-millionaire? Remember him? He was the guy that made international headlines by expatriating to Belize. Then after living there a year or two, he went on the run while being sought after by Belize authorities as a murder suspect. Well, it’s been a year or so now and the dust has settled, and more has come to light. The story behind what you’ve heard in the media offers some very good lessons for all expat gringos and gonnabees who are looking at places like Belize as their final destinations.   

 

-Part 3 of Antiques, Yard and Rummage sales in Latin America. What’s the Latin rummager’s protocol? Do you need to be the first one in line? Is there a line? How to find the best deals and potential hunting grounds. Yes there are tremendous opportunities digging through other people’s junk… and so many cool one of a kind items you’ll be amazed. But do skip rummaging on the gringo tourist trail... don’t waste your time. The gringos picked through that stuff years ago. 

 

-My upcoming JULY, 2014 “Expat Wisdom” seminar is set to go so. The dates will be Saturday, July 12 thru Thursday, July 17, so do send an email to theexpatfiles@gmail.com and get on the early bird list. Note that the agenda and complete signup details are on the www.ExpatWisdom.com website main page. Just click the Latin American Seminar link on the top of the main page and check it out.

 

-Do follow the link on the main page at www.ExpatWisdom.com to schedule a private consultation with me. If you want to discuss the details of living, working, playing, doing business and/or retiring in Latin America, now you and I can talk about your situation one on one.