Second Act Living

While I am in Las Vegas, my friend Suzanne has stepped in and written about her big Second Act in life. She, along with her husband and two children are expats from Canada living in Mexico. She has written a delightful book highlighting some of her family’s adventures and encourages others to make every day outstanding!

Try moving sight unseen to a different country. That would give anyone adventure. I moved to the tropical paradise of Mexico with my husband and 2 children about 6 years ago. Now I get adventure from all directions - my teenagers and my new country!

We enjoyed our life in British Columbia, Canada – but it was simply time for a new playground. Our pre-requisite for the move was that the place had to have sand, palm trees, and a different culture. Our first move was to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on the west coast and our current spot of choice to call home is Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the east coast.

Let’s see - we have a new country, a new culture, a new language, a new business, a new house, a new school for the kids, even new currency. Who said they wanted a change? I did? Well did I have to make it such a big one? (more…)

Forget all the reasons for moving to Mexico such as the great weather and lower cost of living. How could the honey production or increase in the use of credit cards affect your decision to relocate to Mexico? Read about the interesting social trends developing there that may be of interest to the expat living in Mexico. More…

There is no question why International Living has consistently voted Panama as the number one retirement destination in the world.

There are mountains, beaches, shopping, casinos and many other opportunities for a new start or to just have fun and relax.

Did you know…

over 29 percent of Panama’s land is protected to be enjoyed by everyone by National Parks

more different species of birds live in Panama then in North America and Canada combined

Panama’s waters are full of protected coral reefs

The Panama Canal was completed by the United States in 1914

This year, Panama has fallen from the top spot to number four in International Living’s Retirement Index. Why? The government of Panama recently put a 30 day limit on its tourist visa, so it has become more difficult to for anyone to spend any more time then a month. Not impossible just more difficult. We like to spend at least a 3-6 month mini-retirement in another country to really know what it’s like living in a place.