Uitvlugt, Guyana

Life in Uitvlugt is no sugar rush. This village of 2,980 people on Guyana's coast is dominated by a massive sugar plantation, now owned by the state-run GuySuCo. The village's Dutch name means "excuse" or "pretext" - an apt descriptor for the persistent bureaucratic headaches that come with living here.

Uitvlugt does have an unusual perk: seven churches serving its diverse population. But the local rum distillery closed up shop back in 1999, robbing residents of a reliable source of income. With limited economic opportunities, Uitvlugt is best suited for those seeking a sleepy, industrial backwater rather than an exciting expat hub.