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 Uruguay has beaches, but is it really like Iowa? This is an excerpt from the February 2008 issue of Global Asset Strategist.
Montevideo’s focus is naturally on the beach. While it’s convenient to walk many places from the water, some attractions like the old city were too far away. I never bothered to learn the bus system when cabs are so cheap by U.S. standards. Also, they have a unique radio taxi service that will automatically dispatch a car to the address associated with the number you call from, like your hotel, and will give you an approximate arrival time. Continue reading Exploring Uruguay, Part 2
This is a continuation of my interview with Adrian S., a married man with a family who sold most of his possessions in search of a better life. Links to earlier parts of the interview can be found below.
Adrian S: In November 2009, we went to Panamá because we had not been out of the country much, we’re kind of provincial people, we only speak one language. My two children really haven’t seen much except suburban life except for that brief time in the countryside of Oregon. And we thought it would be a good idea to go to Panamá. We stayed three months there, and that was a real eye opener. We saw that things were possible outside of the United States. There were a lot of things that were shocking. Continue reading Stranger in His Own Land, Part 4
Here is the fourth installment of my series which spotlights content I’ve been enjoying the past couple of weeks. These links are listed in no particular order. I hope they help you to live a little more richly!
1. Photos of the 2010 Calgary Stampede – John has over 20 [...]
 Most of Uruguay is rural. This is an excerpt from the January 2008 issue of Global Asset Strategist.
I visited Uruguay in March of 2007. Most travelers have never heard of it, or believe it is very poor and dangerous. In fact, Uruguay is quite safe – it has fewer assaults per capita than Germany, and fewer car thefts than Switzerland. The capital, Montevideo contains about 1.4 million inhabitants, but it’s much more relaxed than most large cities in the US. I saw very few police officers but also no real crime. Continue reading Exploring Uruguay
 Pension defaults have pushed seniors back to work. This is an excerpt from the February 2010 issue of Global Asset Strategist.
In the US, most workers no longer have a pension, so they are herded into company sponsored retirement arrangements. These usually consist of a few, equally terrible options. The majority of workers can choose between a couple of different stock funds, or maybe a bond option. Plans that offer both are considered “diversified,” as if these are the only two asset classes.
These arrangements are “one-size-fits all,” which means they fit most workers poorly. Ideally, consumers would consult a competent financial advisor who could tailor an individual retirement plan. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get this level of personal service unless you have a large amount of money to invest. Continue reading Retirement Pitfalls
 Katie Stewart in a traditional mourning gown. When visiting my parents in Southport this summer, a hoop skirted young woman caught my eye. It turns out she is the lovely and talented Katie Stewart, owner of the Old South Tour Company. Katie started the business back in 2005 as a way to make some money through her love of theater and history. Katie researched over two centuries of local lore to come up with an entertaining and informative ghost tour.
I don’t want to spoil all the stories – after all, you should experience Katie’s telling of the ghost tales yourself. However, I will tell you a couple of my favorites from the tour. Continue reading Ghost Stories from Historic Southport, NC
 Bees have to work hard in Vermont. Jennifer Barry: So you didn’t find an ecovillage that worked for your family?
Adrian S: No, we got discouraged by not being able to find communities that agreed with us in fundamental ways. But we did stay in some very nice places for a while, like we stayed in Oregon for the longest time.
JB: That didn’t surprise me, I felt that you would end up in the Pacific Northwest. I didn’t think New England would work out for you.
AS: I like Vermont, but the growing season there is too short. I just didn’t see how you could have people practically living in such a cold, cold place. And they are burning an awful lot of their forests up there just to stay warm. Continue reading Stranger in His Own Land, Part 3
photo courtesy of www.thepioneerwoman.com
It’s been a while since the last round-up, so here is the third installment of my series which spotlights content I’ve been enjoying the past couple of weeks. These links are listed in no particular order. I hope they help you to live a little more [...]
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