Overseas Radio Network - Expats Living Abroad

This Week in Costa Rica makes a little fun of a few situations that are currently happening in Costa Rica and both Rico (qCostaRica) and Dan cannot help but laugh out loud. Some of the topics they hit are the fact that the airport departure tax will continue to be paid in separate line at the airport for a while, emergency landings at the San Jose airport, recent crime increasing in Costa Rica, a ridiculous regulation where judges have to visit inmates and Costa Rica trying to get nominated as a country for the Nobel Peace Prize.This is followed by an interview with Michael Miller, Michael is the author of "The Real San Jose". Dan and he discuss his journey to Costa Rica and have an in depth talk about the highlights of his good. It brings to light a positive side of San Jose

Today Wendy I speaks with a very special lady…Valma Brenton who is a holistic practioner as well as an adventure guide who takes small groups of women to the most exotic locations to sail, surf, fish, paddle…and lots more, while helping them to celebrate and appreciate their personal success and natural well being through awareness and nature. Bryan Jauregui from Todos Santos Eco Adventures is back to tell us about their excursions into our local mountains to meet some mountain potters…and see how they turn the local clay into the most amazing pots and casseroles to cook in….everything tastes better in those clay pots.  Then in the second part of the show, learn with Wendy how to use the Spanish expression, “echar de menos”, and in Our Sexual Health, Dr. Sheldon Marks talks about whether men should use drugs for penis enlargement. And after that Wendy ask the Girls of Girl Talk if they’ve ever had road rage. Wendy closes the show with some thoughts about addi

This week's program continues with our eight interview in the series "WineLine Radio in France." This week, I am fortunate to have Les Kellen and Clarissa Schafer of Villa Saint Simon in Blaye, Bordeaux as my interview guests. Listen as they explain the adventure of building a very successful hospitality business in Blaye. Les is a wine pro and Clarissa is an artist. Together they make a fabulous team that has built a lovely B & B, an art gallery / wine bar / restaurant, and beautiful apartments on the right bank of the river that divides Bordeaux.The second segment of Friday's show features the "Gang of Wine" tasting another exceptional wine from www.nakedwines.com. this tasting is the Rasmussen Viognier. I have paired this wine with a "Steamed Clams with Bacon" recipe that you can download from my website, www.winelineradio.com where you can get a link to www.nakedwines.com that will save you $100. on your next purchase of wine.

Join our host Macarena Rose as she takes us on a journey to meet an Expat born in Mexico, who has lived in Peru, Venezuela, Sweden and now in Munich. Learn how best to acclimate Children to the Expatriate life- and for that matter, YOU to !

Hector presents an excellent interview with the developer of a beautiful project in Ecuador. You can read more about Aqualina at www.escapeartist.com/ecuadorThe word gringo is discussed as to its meaning and origin. You'll be surprised to find out in its original form it was not directed at Americans.As of Dec. 1. 2014, Colombia iniitiates a Reciprocity Tax on Canadians. Read more about this on www.escapeartist.com/colombia

With the recent rioting in Ferguson, Missouri many listeners emailed, asking Host Blake Sawyer to address this issue. Today's show is Part 1 of what expats should know and understand about racism, why it is important, and why it matters. Do you want to move to a country that hates you, makes your life miserable, just because of the color of your skin, your nationality, your religion, your beliefs, your political leanings? What countries have little or no racism. Are there countries that are "all" white or have no prejudices against people of color? These topics are discussed in a professional and non-biased way. Next week, Mr. Sawyer adds police brutality into the mix along with racism and the racists who can have a profound effect on the quality of your life.

This Week in Costa Rica hits some fun topics this week starting with a news segment with Rico from qCostaRica where Dan and Rico talk about:Poor English Proficiency in Costa Rica, the length of time it takes to fire an employee in Costa Rica, negative employment outlook in Costa Rica for 2015, Riteve increase in cost denied, and warnings for tourists during high season.This is followed by an interview with David Karr, He & Dan talk about the Travel Channel's Bikinis & Boardwalks series coming and filming in Jaco. Then the vacation rental market on the Central Pacific Coast is discussed and David give his insight into changes/forecasts in this market.

On Monday's radio show, Michel will pair up with Buddy Winston to host Ecuador At Your Service, and interview Magy Peña, a "Morlaca", dyed in the wool Cuencana, who will talk about her life, her exciting art projects, including a great concept turned into reality of recycling objects to be turned into art. And, of course, Buddy Winston will be regaling us with his über cool presence. Monday at 11AM, just click on the following to be part of it! http://overseasradio.com/ashley-rogers-and-michel-blanchard/

Our host, David Steckenreiter, lived two, happy, hot, humid but inspiring years in Cartagena. He shares with us his views on the city and his musical vignettes on life in the ''Jewel of the Caribbean''.For the first 5 listeners that reach to him, he will give a pdf copy of his 2nd edition release of ''The Doorways of Cartagena/Puertas y Aldabas'' ops@escapeartist.com.coAs David will demonstrate - there are songs in the street.

Christmas preparations are well underway in Colombia. This week Hector and David discuss some of the differences between Christmas in Ecuador and Colombia as well as wish Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners.In the news, the discussion leads into the infamous drug capo and how he touched many lives in Colombia. This leads us to Hector's little secret about Casa Magna in Akumal on the Mayan Riviera. It was once a former vacation home of the Pablo Escobar in his heyday. It's yours for a cool 2.5 Mil usd.The afternoon rounds out with a discussion of the recent IMF report that Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico will be in an upswing for 2015 because of their close ties to the improving American economy.Lastly a special thank you to the Canadian singer Sherry Kennedy - www.sherrykennedy.com. Part of her Christmas tune featured was co-written and performed by our co-host David Steckenreiter. You can find her songs on Amazon, Cdbaby and iTunes to name a few locations.

Host Blake Sawyer compassionately gives each listener of today's show a gift, the miracle gift of life. If you want to radically change the direction of your life to the Ultimate Potential it can become, today is the day you discover the truths that will allow you to obtain your goals. It will be very difficult to survive in today's world without mental clarity to make the right decisions, physical health and strength to endure the difficult times, and motivation to get going in the right direction. The truth that can put you on the right path to a prosperous and great life is just moments away. Listen to today's show... for YOUR sake.

Join our host Macarena Rose as she travels to downtown San Ignacio by the new Welcome center. We will join her as she interviews Ian Lizarraga, the Creator of this "NEW FUSION" restaurant in Belize !  From Mexican, Italian, Caribbean, Belizean and Spanish food- you will learn how this visionary man, has fused all these culinary delights in ONE restaurant.

Tiago Pinto, a world-renowned sommelier and wine expert will be the featured guest on this week's “Ecuador At Your Service” show. Tiago, who has worked in some of the top restaurants in New York, New England, Portugal and Spain – and who has also worked with wine luminaries including Oliver Flosse -- will talk about the wine culture in Ecuador, how to pair food and wine, his favorite wines, and also about the possibility of a greater selection of wines coming to Ecuador with the expected trade alliance with the European Union and Ecuador. Additionally, Tiago will relay some fun stories about celebrity clients including Robert De Niro and Jessica Simpson. For anyone loving wine and wanting to know more about what is available in Ecuador, this is the perfect show for you.

This Week in Costa Rica hits some controversial topics this week starting with a news segment with Rico from qCostaRica where Dan and Rico talk about:Topics Include: San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport Expansion, Costa Rica Departure Tax Being Included in Airfare, "Megastores" Invading Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Parking Meter Scam, Traffic Police Cracking Down on Reckless Driving in Costa Rica, Riteve Asking for a 200% Cost Increase & IDs Being Required for Riteve.This is followed by an interview with Nicki Wheeler, the international volunteer coordinator for the Association of Volunteers for Services in Protected Areas of Costa Rica, ASVO. We hit the issues like the murder of Jairo Mora Sandoval, major problems currently effecting the Costa Rican environment, turtle egg poaching and how ASVO is trying to battle some of these issues.

This Friday, November 21, I will be interviewing Yann Bouscasee of Chateau Cantinot in Blaye, Cotes de Bordeaux. I first met Yann and his wife and partner, Florence, in 2009 while visiting Villa Saint Simon in Blaye. I was very impressed with Chateau Cantinot wines and found Yann to be a very amusing fellow. This September, when we went back to Bordeaux, I knew I had to interview Yann and he did not disappoint. I hope you enjoy the show. For more information, go to www.winelineradio.com. You can download the recipe we made at a dinner party (Bucatini all Enzo) for Yann, Florence and Les and Clarrisa from Villa Saint Simon.As always, go to www.winelineradio for a link to nakedness.com that will save you $100. on your next purchase.

This week Wendy decided to share some of the very inspiring talks by internationally noted Dharma teacher and author Dr. Robert Hall. He titles this first talk Rude Awakening…and it’s a poignant view from his perspective on how we feel after a traumatic experience….such as in this particular case, the aftermath of Hurricane Odile. But no matter what trauma you’ve experienced, you will get a lot out of and be inspired to feel better listening to Robert’s thoughts.  Wendy then shift gears for the rest of the program to learning how to use the Spanish expression, “Estar al tanto” in Building Your Spanish, and we hear about Todos Santos Eco Adventure’s Cliff walks that they offer in the local hills. In Our Sexual Health, Dr. Sheldon Marks gives some guidelines to parents of young boys of how to help them handle images of pornography…and in To Your Health there’s some helpful hints for those of you who have trouble sleeping. In this week’s G

Christmas in Colombia. Christmas preparation is well underway in Colombia. Medellin will launch its world class light display on November 29. The are over 20 million LED lights and over 800 of light tubing for this year.The Ballet Folklorico de Antioquia is one of the most professional dance troupes in the country. They are having a special Christmas presentation at their theatre in El Poblado, Dec. 4,5,6,11,12, 13, 18, 19.We look at the Granadilla or Sweet Maracuya fruit.The third segment of the show features Joe Greco, one of the main partners of First American Realty, Medellin. He discusses how he arrived in Medellin and more about the company.The Christmas tune that we used for this show, is ''He's not Santa to me'' by Sherry Kennedy and David Steckenreiter. You can find more details about Sherry at www.sherrykennedy.com

The Mayan Riviera is still on the minds, in the hearts (and around the waistline) of our hosts Hector Quintana and David Steckenreiter since their return from Tulum.After a brief discussion of Zen Global Real Estate Investment Consulting and Steckenreiter Serna and Associates law firm, the Curare kids discuss the importance of pre-nups and wills.Our third segment brings poison darts for Prince Charles, the heir to the British Throne, and hopes in Ecuador with the changes of the election laws that allow candidates to run for indefinite terms.

As host Blake Sawyer verbalizes continually on his show, statistics are important factors in making decisions such as determining the safest and best expat country for you and your family. But there is more to this information-gathering than statistics alone. Using over 3 decades of experiences, daily research, and receiving feedback from clients who have taken his advice and expatriated to a safe haven, Blake lays in front of his audience today key insights to the variables that will help you make the right decision in choosing an expat country.

Join our engaging Host, Macarena Rose as she travels to the Casa Caballo Blanco in San Ignacio to introduce us to a Couple of Expats in Belize who have thrown their hat over the wall and decided to Retire to Belize ! This engaging couple shares how they purchased a home several years ago to be prepared for the day they were able to retire and move to Belize. Interestingly, our Host Macarena Rose, was their Realtor and sold them their home that was featured on HGTV house Hunters International ! LISTEN IN TODAY TO HEAR " WHY BELIZE" and how their journey has been as they share their challenges frankly with you !