Episodes
Sunday Aug 10, 2014
Expat Files - 08/10/14
Sunday Aug 10, 2014
Sunday Aug 10, 2014
-Part II of gringos, gringas and motorcycles in Latin America: Motorcycles are cheap, dependable transportation all right… but when in Latin America should you dare drive one or even hop on as a passenger?
-If you drive any vehicle and you’re down in Latin America long enough, you will eventually get into an accident or collide with a motorcycle. Or more likely, a motorcyclist will collide with you. It’s nothing but controlled chaos on the roads down here and no matter how safely you drive or how perfect your driving record may be up in Cleveland, there’s a collision waiting to happen to you, bub! That said, what should you do when you get into that crash? What are the proper steps to take…. or not to take?
-What would you say to living the expat life in a very small town of maybe only 4000 to 5000 people? There are thousands of Latin towns like that, way out in the boonies. Yes, life there can be very rewarding in so many ways. But being quite probably the only gringo in town, you’ll always be in a fishbowl. That said, you’ll either end up king of the mountain (if you’re a nice guy/gal) or king of the jerks (if you’re a dirt bag). Either way, though you’ll probably get cabin fever and have to get to the big city occasionally. In the end chances are you’ll end up really loving small town life in more ways than one.
-And now for some very un-PC tips for gringa expat wannabees and gonnabees who could be looking for love in all the wrong places.
-Do follow the link on the main page at www.ExpatWisdom.com to schedule a private phone, Skype or Mumble consult 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.
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