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Hi Mulligan, Congratulations on taking care of yourself. Smart move. I would be inclined to go for the procedure where you know what you are paying up front. While it was mentioned that perhaps these people might emphasize speed rather than thoroughness, I would think that because this is the...

We will probably have all our needs taken care of in Chiang Mai, although we have used Bumrungrad several times and think they are very high quality. That is, if the country you are in “allows” cremation. A friend of ours died quite suddenly in Panajachel, Guatemala and his wife could not get...

As mentioned by another poster, I imagine it depends on where you are traveling and what your needs are as to whether or not you will find adequate medical attention. We have been traveling the world for over 2 decades now and have had very good care in Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam and Guatemala...

Great thread, Imoldernu. Thanks for starting it. Someone asked what might be done about this type of situation in other countries, and having lived off and on in Latin America since 1993, I could give a couple of insights. Yes, of course, there is inter-generational living and it is expected...

Hi Huston, We are finishing up 5 weeks in Naples, Florida visiting family. Then back to Chapala for a gorgeous house sit - then to the bay area in California for more visits with family. Then back to the house sit in Chapala... before returning to Guatemala and on into El Salvador! What a...

This was a great story, Kevin. Thanks for posting. It's fabulous that people can live their travel dreams in so many styles and levels of expense. And for this woman to travel on her own is something I admire. Perspective is one of the most profound benefits received from traveling - it's not...

Because Billy and I owned our business or otherwise were in management positions, having work friends (versus work acquaintances) was a fine line to walk. It’s hard to socialize and share personal lives with an employee then direct them - if necessary - in their projects the following day. So...

Great information about the LES, Cato. Thanks. I hear good things about papaya enzyme too. We live in the tropics and eat papaya all the time. My understanding is that the fruit closest to the outside skin is where that enzyme is strongest. If you scrape the fruit along that area, you will be...

Oh gosh, how embarrassing! :facepalm: I think I might have looked at something else and thought it was the date the post began...! Nothing like making a fool of myself in front of everyone. But the concoction works -there's something with the vinegar and the acid, the vitamin C with the...

I realize that this is an older thread, but if someone is still following it and has ulcers or painful digestion, this is what worked for me. Whenever I have a flare up I use this again. 1T of apple cider vinegar 1tsp of bicarbonate of soda 8 oz of water mix and drink before meals. Take some...

Thank you OzzieDreamer for this information. I'll check into it a little more and let my Readers know. I appreciate your time and effort in getting back to me about this! Best, Akaisha

Hi Ed, Thanks again for your kindness towards Billy. Yup, he’s doing well, thank God, and back to being ornery. World Nomads offers travel insurance with several different underwriters. Depending on who is underwriting your trip, there can be an age limit of up to 67 (I believe I have seen...

This is a very informative thread and I’m glad to see it here. From our personal experience, the comments made here about the Thai culture and personal relationship approach rings true. Also, the excellent Thai medical care we have received, both in BKK and in Chiang Mai, is a very positive...

Spanky, It’s good to see someone here took the time to do a little research on this before they responded. Thanks. The first thing I noticed in that back test was that they used SPY. Sy does not. I am not sure how much of a difference it would make, but just saying. IMO, Sy’s...

Billy, the proposal isn't sell in May and protect your gains, it's "Sell in May and reinvest in October". It is a strategy that identifies the two months of greatest average volatility, one up and the other down and assumes those two months will continue to behave in that same fashion...