Centre is a town of 3,200 in northeastern Alabama and on the Georgia border. It is nestled up against the Weiss Lake, an enormous 450 mile stretch of shoreline that draws residents and tourists alike. This laid back and classically conservative, Southern town is a place where cost of living in low while outdoor recreation opportunities are abundant. This is…...

Anaheim is a city of 353,000 in southern California that is proud to be the home of Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. The Anaheim Ducks (NHL) and the Anaheim Angers (MLB) call Anaheim home. Watch this short Youtube video prepared by California Through My Lens:...

As you watch the sunset over the Pacific while sitting on an empty black sand beach, you’ll ask yourself, where are the people? Don’t worry. Nicaraguan families flock to this beach town on Sundays. But the rest of the week, it’s all yours. A few foreigners have recognized this and have set up very small beachside hotels. However, hurricanes and…...

Tecolote is located on the majestic southwestern Pacific coast of Nicaragua near Managua. Nicaragua is an up and coming location for retirement because of its climate, friendly people and low cost of living. See other reviews for Nicaraguan towns on this site for additional details about this country.  Tecolote is home to at least one very fancy active adult community…...