To learn more about the Nicaraguan people and immerse yourself in the country’s culture is an adventure in itself. When I meet other expats, they invariably ask me why I chose Nicaragua over all the other great countries to live or retire in. For me, it’s the people, above all else. Nicaraguans or “Nicas” are incredibly friendly … Read more
The quality of the infrastructure in terms of roads, transport by land, sea and air, and Internet access are some important Nicaragua facts to consider, whether you plan just a short term visit or an extended stay. Traveling to Nicaragua From United States, there are several major airlines like American Airlines, Delta, United, Avianca and … Read more
Before we delve in, a word of caution: this article is NOT an all encompassing directive on property purchase or rental in Malaysia. The subject matter is far too complex and constantly changing to cover it in one article. However, what I can give you, is an overview and a guideline for further research. The … Read more
Nicaragua has public schools, private schools (often bilingual) and private international schools. One of the weak points if you move or retire to Nicaragua with school-aged kids is the lack of secular, highly rated bilingual schools. All existing international schools are located in the capital Managua except one fairly new bi-lingual school in Granada. Educational spending … Read more
Visa requirements, residency rules, special programs like Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) and the benefits of these programs (as well as the costs) for potential retirees to Malaysia are complicated. Some might think unnecessarily complicated, but they are what they are. Let’s tackle them one at a time. Malaysia Visa Rules The first requirement for … Read more
In the Malaysian cities, especially in its capital Kuala Lumpur, health care is world class. But what if you live outside of the larger cities? Let’s take a closer look at Malaysia’s healthcare system and how it applies to you, the expat retiree. Like many places in the world, Malaysia is feeling the effects of … Read more
A big issue for anyone moving abroad to retire is the quality and cost of the healthcare. Indeed, this may be just about the most important point for you to consider when planning a move to Spain. There are a number of factors to take into account in this case, regardless of whether you are … Read more
By RetirePedia’s Roving Reporter Jim Veinot Health care in Colombia is vastly improved, since Bill 100, enacted in 1993, compared to what was available to the public before that. Accolades have been heaped upon the country for these improvements and in many ways the health care program in Colombia is very progressive. However, like most … Read more
Read Other Expat’s Stories About Nicaragua or Contribute Your Own Read through the articles or share your facts on Nicaragua. Benefit from first hand experience about moving to and living in Nicaragua. In addition to RetirePedia’s own research about how to retire in Nicaragua, we’d like to give you access to the wisdom of the … Read more
Having lived in Nicaragua for 8 years, I found the book an entertaining recap! One area that interests me is bank accounts and FATCA limits. To open a bank account you have to supply your US social security number, so our IRS can check on reporting requirements. It’s my understanding that once you have an … Read more
