Don Halbert

Moving abroad for retirement seems to be on the forefront of many expat’s minds.  It’s an understandably tempting proposition: low cost of living, affordable healthcare, permanent…
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Expat Careers: Teaching English as a Second Language When working abroad, often times you need to be creative and resourceful in order to adapt to your new surroundings.   If English…
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Starting a Business While Living Abroad Being your own boss is a dream shared by many people around the world.  When living overseas, entrepreneurialism can be very rewarding and…
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Many people don’t travel or live abroad for long periods of time because they think that they need to have a large stash of cash saved up to live off of.  However, thanks to the…
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In recent years, the economy has been rough on everyone and many people are looking abroad to find decent paychecks.  One of the places rising in popularity right now is Oman in the…
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Southeast Asia is rapidly becoming a retirement haven where expats can stretch their nest egg to the max.  The area is affordable, beautiful, and truly an exotic getaway for most…
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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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You’ve worked hard to earn your retirement.  Now what do you do with yourself?  During your days in the office, if you ever dreamt of living within walking distance to the beach or…
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Retiring abroad is a dream come true for many: experiencing a new culture, finding a nice little villa near the beach, a slower pace of life.  And while this is a reality for lots of…
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Getting all your ducks in a row when moving or retiring abroad can take some time.  Once you’ve gone through the necessary hassle of opening a bank account overseas, the hard part is…
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When Vacation Becomes Your Permanent Reality Nothing beats a great vacation.  Whether your idea of the perfect vacation is sun worshipping on a white sand beach or scotch tasting in…
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Why You Should be Investing in International Real Estate. One of the few things you can count on in life is change.  This is especially true when finances are involved.  However, these…
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Over 6 million Americans currently claim “expat” status as they work abroad in another country.  This can be attributed to any number of reasons such as the thrill of living abroad,…
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The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa Malaysia is rapidly gaining popularity as an expat destination thanks to its tropical climate, unique culture, and low cost of living. Now, the…
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When people move abroad, it’s usually because they’re looking for a whole new life – different climate, fresh culture, exotic foods.  But this sense of adventure rarely applies when…
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Running a business overseas can be an incredibly rewarding endeavor, particularly since you get to be your own boss while living abroad.  With your business, you’ll be able to…
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Making Money In Moscow Money can be made here in Moscow if you are a native English speaking teacher, good money if you know how to make it. But jobs will not just appear out of…
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Leisure Time If you like the nightlife, then there must be at least 1000 different nightclubs and bars here of every type. Some are expensive because they cater to the tourist and…
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Expenses Some people think that Moscow is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in. I guess it depends on your life style as to whether or not Moscow is an expensive…
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More Thoughts On Freelance Teaching A lot of native English teachers like to place ads.  How do you know you’re not setting yourself up to be robbed by somebody who answers your ad?  …
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