Every culture has unique challenges and opportunities. The Escape Artist in us looks forward to both of these, often perceiving challenges in the opportunities, as well as opportunities in the challenges. As we mention occasionally, we all have a propensity to think of our cultural norms as somehow universal. We strongly encourage you to check this ... Read More
I know – so the title’s a little corny. Or would that be a corn dog? But it was a fun play on words. And this was a fun article to work on. There is likely no animal that captures the affections of humans more than the dog. Of course, in some cases, they capture ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Valaraíso’s libertarian history!, lots of current events in Chile, real estate Radio Show Description Segment 1: Current events on politics and economics with commentary. Coyhaique smog, unemployment jumps to 6.6%, new car sales fall, education policy proposal gives the administration major heartburn. Segment 2: More of the same and mention ... Read More
We love lists, don’t we? In order to arrange our lives better, we strive to come up with some sort of list – of things we need to do or reasons we need to do them. Then there’s that satisfactory feeling we get every time we’re able to tick off a box on our lists. I ... Read More
Valparaíso is probably the most historic city in Chile. In 1544, the Spanish conquistadors declared it to be “the port of Santiago,” and in 1820 (just after Chilean independence) it was designated an “open international harbor,” backed by the newly relocated customs service–under the law of free commerce of 1811, that also freed ports of ... Read More
Spanish students, or anyone familiar with Español, may balk at our greeting here. As they say, Bienvenidos a Chile – Welcome to Chile. For whatever reason, Chilenos tend to drop the “s” from the end of many words, and sometimes even in the middle. So, “Buenos días” becomes “Bueno día” or even “Buen día,” spoken ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Special guests Frank and Madeline Szabo talk about their Chilean experience and business ideas, slang, real estate deals featured, other highlights of the EAN website Radio Show Description Segment 1: Frank and Madeline Szabo talk about challenges, language learning, private schooling, overall experience. Segment 2: Szabos again perspectives on Santiago, ... Read More
Buy a chunk of paradise 32km from Simon Black’s Sovereign Valley Farm ***produce agricultural and forest products*** Price USD$4,950,000 1,000 hectares (2,470 acres) 12% irrigated cropland (about 300 acres) 24% with a 10% slope or less that can be irrigated (about another 600 acres) 28% with a 20% slope or greater that is not ... Read More
From an historical perspective, economists recognize that countries with lower tax rates promote a stronger economy. This is due to at least a couple of readily observable facts: When corporations are allowed to keep more of their income, they are able to put more of it into investing, employment and expansion. When countries have low ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Chilean current events, buying in Viña del Mar, Residency Program (EA article), end of the Relocation Rally, Medical Insurance in Chile, EAN membership spikes! Radio Show Description Segment 1: PPD, UDI and DC representatives making noise about mayors closing public schools (Mayor Sergio Putol: Heroe of Macul), penalizing hooded criminals, ... Read More
