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What’s the best Central American country for travel? You know, for taking a vacation in or exploring as a tourist? We asked AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok what they...
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We asked AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok the same question: “What’s the best Central American country to live in?” Their answers reveal fascinating differences in analysis style and accuracy.Unless...
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Statistics matter and how statistics are presented matter. In this annually updated article, we talk about how the Costa Rica homicide rate in 2024 compared with its Central American neighbors (and also...
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Why be chained to your desk when you could be travelling the world on a remote working arrangement? More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon, with the global digital nomad...
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We list the most English-speaking countries in Central America from the easiest and most obvious on down. If you’re finding Spanish difficult, this article might be for you.A few of our articles...
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We recently reported New Zealand is the latest country to announce that it will be welcoming digital nomads (read more about that here), but there’s a whole host of emerging, digital nomad-friendly...
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My friend S, a forensic nurse that helps children who have been sexually trafficked, was let go from her job after the nonprofit she works with lost their federal funding. She’s now...
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Your guide to duty-free shopping in Central America. Learn about the Golfito and Corozal Free Zones in Costa Rica and Belize, plus airport and frontier shopping.Central America has never been a great...
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Looking for the best Guatemala souvenirs while on your travels? Our guide helps you figure out what to buy while exploring the Land of Eternal Spring.One of the best things about travel...
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General: Arriving in El Salvador is quite easy. Among the documents that are needed to be admitted into the country are: The valid passport. The identity document. The yellow fever certificate, which...
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Moving to another country involves all kinds of preparation—much of which we’ve never done before. After 19 years of living in Mexico, the most important thing I’ve learned is that there’s no...
Choosing where to retire overseas is more than just a financial decision—it’s about finding a place that feels like home, offers adventure, and aligns with your dream lifestyle. While around 20 countries...
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The Social Security Administration has temporarily suspended the benefits of some of the 700,000 retirees that live outside of the U.S. If you were impacted by the suspension, there are steps you...
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Join a peaceful weekend escape to El Paredon, Guatemala, where turtle watching, salt farms, and fresh seafood combine with endless empty beaches and spectacular Pacific sunsets.It’s fair to say that beaches are...
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Share The Article No, this is not yet another copied-and-pasted article on Mexico: If you think the Southern neighbor is the only Latin American country laying claim to wondrous Mayan ruins dating...
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Planning on moving to Costa Rica? This detailed guide explores everything from cost of living and residency to healthcare and culture. Make an informed decision.Moving is always an exciting moment in life....
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From mid-2025, non-EU visitors to Europe's Schengen member countries will need to apply for ETIAS or a Schengen visaIf you’ve been following the European Union’s ongoing saga of “Coming Soon” travel regulations,...
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ON THE MORNING OF November 5, the day of the 2024 presidential election, the algorithm delivered me the promise of escape. Titled “Here’s How to Buy Citizenship in Another Country,” the article...
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The U.S. Department of State regularly updates travel advisories to help American citizens make informed decisions when traveling abroad. In December 2024, several countries were flagged for various safety and security concerns....
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In this article we look at Central America New Year traditions, from Belize’s broom jumping to Panama’s Año Viejo burning. A guide to celebrations in all seven countries.As December ends, Central America’s...
