Don Halbert

Finding A Doctor in Mexico That is Fluent in English At first I was nervous that the doctors here would not be up to date. The Mexico-wide lack of concern over cleanliness and hygiene…
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A Few Simple Preparations Before You Move to Mexico You’ll need to get a passport to enter Mexico by air. These requirements began in January of 2007. However, take note that you’ll…
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Life In A Dominican Beach Town: An American In The Dominican Republic At 6 in the morning, I take my steaming cup of strong Dominican café con leche out to the porch and survey the…
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Definition of Medical Tourism Medical tourism refers to people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who traveled from…
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Why Thailand is a Popular Retirement Haven Southeast Asia is steadily gaining popularity as a retirement haven for Westerners.  While there are many beautiful destinations available,…
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Once you’re on the path of retirement, the world is your oyster and it’s time to enjoy yourself.  This can also mean finding a place to live that you adore, can afford, and are close to…
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10 Things To Know Before You Head Off To The Balkans Roman palaces, palm trees, dark lofty mountains, and fabulous beaches typically aren’t the first things that come to one’s mind…
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Where to Raise Your Family Abroad Despite different cultures and nationalities, parents all over the world have a common concern: they all want the best for their children.  Regardless…
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Whether traveling for a short period of time or living abroad permanently, every person will have a different experience and a fresh way to tell it.  Because of this, writing,…
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How We Chose Our Expat Destination Moving is considered to be one of the most stressful events a person or a family will ever go through. Rated just below divorce, moving can take its…
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In the first article in this series, Elizabeth Roebling introduced us to her local community in the DR as well as the expat community that resides there. She also told the story of a…
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A Spanish Love Affair: Living On Ibiza In March 2003 I found myself in a travel agent’s office together with my husband Charles and our seven-month-old son Kiran. England had been…
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If you come to Moscow from a large city such as New York, Chicago, or LA, then you should be right at home here in Moscow. If you come from a small- to mid-sized city, then the size of…
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Living In El Salvador: A Forgotten Beauty I have lived in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, since April 1999. El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, and it has…
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The Chinese aversion to self-assertion is well-illustrated by the concept of Lien, or “Face”. Lien refers to the many ways in which a person earns or gains the respect of others, and…
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In the first article in this series, Elizabeth Roebling introduced us to her local community in the DR as well as the expat community that resides there. She also told the story of a …
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Some expatriates consider it paradise and, as they might say, thank the gods every day for their good fortune of being able to live in Bali. Others arrive with high hopes, ambitious…
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There’s nothing like the comfort of a having your dog or cat around you, especially if you’ll be living abroad.  When planning to take your furry friends overseas, you’ll want to ensure…
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There are hundreds of recruitment agencies and executive search firms in Ireland. This is good news for working holiday makers who will be seeking work. Recruitment agencies were…
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8 Reasons to Retire in Malaysia If you’ve been searching for the perfect retirement haven to enjoy your Golden Years, then Malaysia might be your next home.  Malaysia is steadily…
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