Falklands

Argentina and the UK are about to negotiate ownership of the Falkland Islands. Of course, Argentina is sure to get them this time. There is no way they could get them militarily but they will diplomatically. It's just a matter of settling on a price. By the way, this nice topless woman will not be part of the negotiations, in case you were wondering.

Europe

Doug Casey writes: "I think Europe is in even bigger trouble than the U.S. It's more highly regulated, more highly taxed, more imbued with socialist ideas. It's demographically in decline, and it's the front line in the War Against Islam. Forget it - except for a quaint vacation. I'm a big fan of Brazil; love the place, although I spend most of my time between Argentina and Uruguay, which I prefer. Any of these three countries (and Chile) are great choices. You'll get all the things you like about Europe, a lot less of the things you don't like, plus more opportunity, much lower costs, and vastly better weather - to me, it's not even a choice."

I must say I disagree with this, but only because I think Europe is about to take a sharp turn to the right. Europe and South America will probably soon create the biggest trading partnership in the world, so it won't matter where you decide to deplane or disembark. Good luck to you.