The Expat Files

-Hints on what gifts to get Latin friends or Latin family members for Christmas (or anytime) . -If you’re an interior decorator, forget about having a decent career in LA. Bad taste is the rule; and often the more money a Latin has, the more Elvis-like his or her taste becomes (er.., sound familiar again?) -“It’s much better to give than receive” or is it? Well it is, especially in regards to those occasionally hideous religious-themed gifts you’re bound to get from your Latin friends and acquaintances. So, what do you do when you get one? -Of toilets and toilet seats; the delicate subject of the restroom -The bottom line costs of setting up a small business in various countries in Latin America -Some words regarding the least and most expensive countries to live, work, play and/or retire (or set up a business) in Latin America