International Man: For many years, President Trump has made no apologies for trying to pay the least amount of taxes possible. He’s clearly stated this in many interviews. His desire to minimize his taxes has brought scorn from many in the mainstream media, and politicians from both sides of the aisle. These people are of […]
Continue readingWhat Defines Your Freedom? We all tend to have our own definition of freedom. I know I do, and I’ll tell you exactly what it is at the end of this article. But a few years ago a person unsubscribed from our email list and left this comment, “If freedom means leaving my friends and […]
Continue readingLike it or not, Belize reopens for international tourism 1 October 2020. For weeks now the Ministry of Health has been practicing COVID19 protocols at the Belize International Airport. Working from cracked Formica desks but otherwise properly hazmat suited, Belizean health workers are efficiently processing tourists with tracking apps, temperature probes and rapid tests. They’ve […]
Continue readingFidel Castro was the longest-reigning political leader of the twentieth century. How did this one-time law student/protestor pull this off? Well, as a protesting student, he made every mistake in the book, with particular emphasis on egotistically wanting always to be at the forefront and getting all the press. His efforts were never well-thought through. […]
Continue readingInternational Man: Bill Clinton’s infamous phrase during the 1992 presidential election was “It’s the economy, stupid.” How important of a role do you think the economy and a continued rally in the stock market will play in the outcome of the presidential election? David Stockman: Well, in the befuddled mind of Donald Trump, probably a […]
Continue readingThe Republic of Georgia is quickly becoming a go-to country for digital nomads. Situated in the Caucasus region on the Eurasian crossroads between East and West, Georgia offers an exciting range of experiences to any adventurous and entrepreneurial expat. What’s more, it’s new e-Visa might just be the best way you can explore this little-known […]
Continue readingTrade industry group Belize Tourism Industry Association is demanding less restrictive treatment for tourists visiting Belize according to a letter addressed to government 21 September 2020. The pressure being put on the government is against the safety protocols enacted for the reopening of the Belize International Airport for the winter tourism season. In its letter […]
Continue reading“Culture” is composed of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of a group of people. It’s a way of seeing the world and interpreting reality. It determines what’s right and wrong and good and evil. Culture is what ties people together or divides them. It’s a composite of religion, politics, economics, philosophy, and language—but the composite […]
Continue readingOn sixth August 1945, the US dropped the world’s first nuclear weapon on Japan. Not surprisingly, the devastation that it caused changed the way the US looked at its power in the world. That perception has never changed since. For Americans, though they may not know it yet, the 2020 presidential election will be an […]
Continue readingNo matter where I live in the world there always seems to be a local election coming soon. And a campaign sign in Poland looks exactly like one in Pittsburg – some smiling face making assurances he’ll “fight” for you. The United States seems to now have a perpetual voting season, whether it’s mid-terms or […]
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