Expat Files - Bermuda Shorts - 07/07/13

My Latin American “Expat Wisdom” seminar ended with a bang (a very good bang) and here are a few of my comments about the crowd that made their way down. For one thing, this  group were not a bunch of “tire kickers”. Most of them see the light dimming up in the states and are very, very intent in leaving Dodge… permanently.

-I keep getting similar emails from older wanabees who are afraid they’ll have a hard time learning Spanish (you can’t teach an old dog ….) so they’re looking towards English speaking Belize as an option. So again here are a few more insights on that. Realistically, its a nice place for tourists, the very rich, and young guys and gals who think they are invincible (weren’t we all at 23?) but its not the best choice for the average older expat.

-Those nutty gringos and their Bermuda shorts…

So what if it’s a sign of an unseasoned tourist? Well if you do wear shorts, and there’s not many people around, there’s no better way for a neer-do-well to spot you a mile away. And sure, gringo tourists tell me that I’m nuts when I advise them against wearing gangsta pants. First world tourists insist its just typical comfy beachwear…to which I say NO…a bathing suit is typical beachwear… which is a-ok. So guys especially, please skip the gansta pants.

-Some inquiring minds want to know if there is a Chemtrail problem in Latin America. Whatever your opinion might be as to that phenomena (or lack of it), here’s what long term expats are saying about it…

-What’s Latin America like for alergy sufferers? One would think it would be much worse here for all the rapidly growing trees and plants, not to mention 3 to 4 growing seasons. Well here’s the story on that… and its not what youd expect´.

-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