Learning Spanish
“How could I ever live in Latin America when I don´t speak Spanish?” In my experience, it really isn´t as big a problem as you think. In most of...Read more
Planting Flags
“According to Dean Harry Schultz, the way to live your life involves the following: – Money in one country – Citizenship in a different country – Body in another...Read more
Thinking About Diversifying Internationally
A little known fact among North Americans is that a growing number of their fellow citizens is getting a second passport and giving up their U. S. citizenship. Harper’s...Read more
Buying Real Estate
Today we decided to explain, not legalities, but a few idiosyncrasies about negotiating to buy real estate here that I think you are unlikely to read elsewhere. At least...Read more
Finding a Job in Latin America
What are my chances to find a good job in South America? Good question! Whether you can find a job in Latin America is similar to whether you can...Read more
Expat Learns the Argentina Culture!
Train Station at El Tigre One thing I like about this part of the world is the respect that people usually show to each other. It may not...Read more
Street Smart Spanish by Jeanette Schnall
One of the aspects holding many North Americans and other native English speakers back from living in South America is the language barrier. Let’s face it. Once you...Read more
Petty Thievery in Latin America
How I Managed to Get My Wallet Stolen on the Subway in Buenos Aires Last week I was a crime victim in Latin America for the first time. I...Read more
Culture Shock
Recently we had the privilege to meet with a young couple who were planning to move to Montevideo with their two children. During our meeting we told them that...Read more
Learning Spanish
“How could I ever live in Latin America when I don´t speak Spanish?” In my experience, it really isn´t as big a problem as you think. In most of...Read more