Don Halbert

Living the Stress-Free Life in Nova Scotia A beautiful and inexpensive place in North America where oceanfront and lakeside lots can be had for the price of a small car (or a charming…
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It’s the end of my six-months trial. I have already postponed my return trip to the States once but I leave in two weeks, to tie up loose ends, see friends and family, and shop. I am…
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No matter where you live, there’s always the possibility of natural disasters or civil unrest that could affect your way of life.   However, for the rest of the world, life goes on no…
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Buying Property in New Zealand, Part 2 In the previous article in this series, Mindy Born provides an overview of the home buying process, and highlights the differences between…
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When Qaboos bin Said became Sultan of Oman in 1970, there were only about 7 miles (10 kilometers) of paved road in the entire country, and that was limited to the capital, Muscat. His…
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Buying Property in New Zealand, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook "Creating Your Ideal Life in New Zealand: Immigrating, Buying Property and Starting a Business on an Island…
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There are many work opportunities in Ireland for travelers. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, unemployment is currently at its lowest figure ever and secondly Ireland has…
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I had said words like these many times before: “I want out this country, I may love American citizens, I may love America’s beautiful scenery, I may love America’s four seasons and I…
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The Chinese government began easing many restrictions to attract foreign investment for those interested in purchasing property as it continued trying to boost the economy. But for all…
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Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook "The Insider's Guide to Living in Dubai, UAE" by Kelly M. Barker. As the insider’s guide, it is important to…
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In the previous article in this series, Bill Drake explained "The Lateness Phenomenon" among Nicaraguans. Click here to read Part 1 of "Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in…
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Excerpted and adapted from the ebook "Cultural Dimensions of Expatriate Living and Working in Nicaragua" by Bill Drake. The courteous, somewhat formal nature of the Nicaraguan…
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The hotels most used by north Americans in Guatemala City are the Camino Real, El Dorado, and Guatemala Fiesta, all located near the Chancery. Rates at these hotels are within the most…
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No work on Malta would be complete without mentioning Malta’s spectacular Carnival. Held at the beginning of Lent each year, it brings the capitol and surrounding districts literally to…
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In the previous article in this series, Scott P. Taylor explained the process a foreigner must follow to buy a home in Croatia. Click here to read, "Buying Property in Croatia, Part 1:…
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Excerpted and adapted from Scott P. Taylor's ebook, "Living and Investing in Croatia." In the opening article in this series, Scott describes the process a foreigner must follow to buy…
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Surprises when house sitting are most unpleasant, particularly after a long and expensive journey. Arriving at a house-sitting job to discover that it is not at all what you had…
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There are more qualified workers in Italy, than there are jobs to place them in. For this reason you’ll often find that the man who serves you coffee in the morning has a university…
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Driving (Crazy) in Poland, Part 2 In the previous article in this series, Agnieszka & Anna Lapacz share some helpful information about obtaining the required documents to drive…
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Driving (Crazy) in Poland, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook "Relocation Guide to Poland" by Agnieszka & Anna Lapacz. Foreigners relocating to Poland or planning to…
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