The real estate market here offers an appealing range of options, from traditional stone houses in quiet villages to modern apartments with sea views. Rentals are affordable, too; a one-bedroom apartment typica
jungle trekking, exploring temples and Buddhists monuments. For all the attractions, Samui retains the delightful, traditional Thai hospitality and stepping away from the more touristy areas and into the towns and villages, you’ll find a world of friendly locals going about their day-to-day lives...
I felt safe and wasn’t worried at all about walking around the villages at night or walking down the beach. I am sure there are different experiences depending on where you go, like San Salvador (the capital city), but that can be said in any capital city in the region and you have...
On land, you can also explore the dense rainforests or visit one of the Guna Indian villages. Bocas del Toro Marc Wisniak The number one tourist destination in Panama, the islands of Bocas del Toro perfectly fit the bill of what most people are looking for in a Caribbean getaway. They ...
you’ll find one of Panama’s many marvels. Created during the construction of the Panama Canal, Gatún Lake is a huge expanse of nearly 168 square miles. (At time of completion, it was the largest artificial lake in the world.) Villages were flooded to create it, and an eerie forest...
The stress of facing crowded streets, time clocks, and the omnipresent “noise” of the 24/7/365 connected world is replaced by the far more tranquil natural rhythms of the ocean, tropical rain forests, and small villages. While the slower pace of getting things done (such as repairs or ...
Located in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountain range, the Lake Atitlán area has a cooler, less tropical climate that may appeal to expats who find the heat along the coast less inviting. The nine villages that surround the lake offer both a rustic lifestyle and a chance to become ...