2008 provided many economic lessons that we can use in the new year. I am one of the luckiest guys in the world because several of the most important new year economic lessons this year were provided by my children.  This allows me to be a bragging dad and actually share a worthwhile point in the [...] [Read New Year Economic Lesson]

Posted on 31 December 2008.

Here is an Ecuador beach condo surprise. Last year in November 2007, my friend, Kjetil Haugan, sent me a note that he was building a hotel and would have his the new year celebration there. When I saw the construction pictures… I wondered.  A lot of work seemed undone. This was the hotel in November 2007. and the pool [...] [Read Ecuador Beach Condo Surprise]

Posted on 30 December 2008.

Are We 33 Months From Real Economic Disaster? Dear International Friend, Many investors worry about the current economic downturn…yet there is a destructive investment fundamental that is now so powerful it overwhelms all other factors that affect investing.  It has such power it could destroy most investors in North America and make the current recession pale in [...] [Read Profit From the 2011 Economic Disaster]

Posted on 29 December 2008.

Multi currency inflation will have a profound  impact on  your investments and savings. The key to understanding multi currency investing and inflation is to understand that a shrinkage of the global economy  creates deflation. See how to determine which scenario will unfold at inflation or deflation Here is an excerpt from that multi currency lesson. Watch for the figures…global [...] [Read Multi Currency Inflation]

Posted on 29 December 2008.

Ecuador-shaman-mingos are great healers…and colorful as well. Here is a shot taken by our friend Dennis Goff, a professional photographer. He took an entire series of photos at one of our  recent Ecuador-shaman mingos. See them at Ecuador-shaman mingos. Learn about our two  upcoming Ecuador-shaman-mingo tours at Feb. 9-11 Beyond Logic – Ecuador-Shaman Mingo June 12-15 Ecuador-Shaman-Mingo [Read Ecuador-Shaman-Mingos]

Posted on 28 December 2008.

Here is an Ecuador baggage warning from Merri. Have any of you seen Morgan Freeman’s soul comedy, 10 Items or less? Well, I entitle this sad story of travel  4 Items or less:  Moratorium on Ecuador Baggage. For years, when Gary and I lived in Old Naples, we traveled to Ecuador and the world out of Miami Airport.  [...] [Read Ecuador Baggage Warning]

Posted on 27 December 2008.

Quito shopping is excellent. In fact Quito is one of my favorite cities. Few events excite me like watching the Quito dawn. The city reveals herself in a purple haze…waking slowly… but with great energy.  Honored by the world as a Heritage City, Quito is ancient, rich…powerful city with every amenity. Home to more than a million people, Quito [...] [Read Quito Shopping]

Posted on 26 December 2008.

Happy Holiday This season is a profound holiday here at the farm. During this time we are often welcomed by cold brightness but… wrapped in a cozy, white blanket as well. Winter sculpts a glorious crystal scene in the back yard. What a gift and… our holiday walks share  a few obstacles caused by the ice and the cold…wonderful reminders… that [...] [Read Happy Holiday]

Posted on 25 December 2008.

Vilcabamba property is a beautiful blend of fine architecture… and nature’s beauty as you can see at the entrance of CLUB HACIENDA EL ATILLO, RESORT & SPA Yet there is more…longevity as well. Malcom Gladwell in his latest best seller “Outliers”  points out why. An excerpt from this book says: In Roseto, virtually no one under 55 died [...] [Read Vilcabamba Property & Longevity]

Posted on 24 December 2008.

Financial common sense is important no matter how much financial skill and financial experience one has. This is one reason I enjoy working with Jyske Bank.  They apply great doses of common sense. When the sub prime loan scandal shook the global financial industry Jyske had very little exposure. When  New York financier Bernard Madoff  generated [...] [Read Financial Experience, Skill and]

Posted on 23 December 2008.