The road less traveled

Everyone knows you get what you pay for.   The problem is not knowing  you paid for what you got.

Retirees considering living abroad often begin their search with realtors or organizations paid to sell certain information, developments, or areas.  While those services have their place, retirees are best served by learning an area organically, by experiencing it as an informed visitor, through a network of friends that includes locals and expats … before realtors or developers.

Changes In Latitude invites you to skip the conferences and tours guided by the hope for a commission.  Explore one of Latin America’s most amazing communities undercover as our guest. Meet locals. Stay in little-known countryside destinations instead of mega-resorts hosting conferences.

We live in C. America and know the region well.  We also know many retirees who have returned home after living here. We have watched too many jump-in as expats on the wrong foot based on hype.  We enjoy sharing our community… the good, the bad and the ugly.

Changes In Latitude has no agenda other than introducing retirees to the local lifestyle gently. Our role is simple, we are travel consultants who love making new friends, cooking for our guests, and helping others take “the road less traveled”.  Our fees are upfront and depend on your itinerary as we provide both guide services and self-guided itineraries. Often we provide a combination of both.

We never accept commissions, not even from hotels or airlines. We never accept incentive payments of any kind. We do not represent a single development. Check our website and click on “acclaim” for our references.

Recent retirement tour groups have ranged in size from six to as little as one.  For more information, write: info@ChangesInLatitude.org or call (507) 6966.2691.

Zumba is Colombian slang for “move fast and have fun”.  It is also an innovative exercise program created by Beto Perez (forefront in photo) whom dance diva Shakira chose as one of her choreographers.  Research suggests Zumba has taken the world by storm via Miami, where two entrepreneurs helped Sr. Perez promote his dynamic dance program.

Zumba involves Latin American cumbia, salsa, merengue, flamenco and samba -inspired dance.  ”Throw in a bit of African dance influence and some shimmy and you’ve got it.  GREAT fun and what a workout!” – June Cabat

See for yourself on YouTube, where Zumba receives millions of hits.  An excellent solo performance comes from Cathya whose first Zumba post is a year old.  Click here for a recent demo from this Latina who grew up with the dance moves Beto Perez has been working with professionally for more than a decade.

Colombians specialize in fun.  At least one Colombian is bringing his nation’s native disco culture into the bright light of the  day … all across the world.  Sounds like fusion.  Bravo Beto!  Want to visit Colombia?  Click here for photos and a few ideas. Enjoy!