Michael Paladin

Central America Correspondent

expert-michael-paladin Recently retired from a 30-year career in real estate appraisal and offshore real estate consulting, putting down roots in Antigua, Guatemala.

A Vietnam veteran and enthusiastic traveler, he has also done time as a ruby/sapphire miner in India and a charter boat captain and holds a B.A./M.A. in Psychology. As a writer, he looks for offbeat stories and has particular interest in gold/gem mines, old architecture, fine handguns, poker, roulette, handmade panama hats, and Nicaraguan rum.