Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

As with most of Central America, Nicaragua is blessed with an impressive wealth of forestry resources and a low population density; this makes the country a perfect destination for…
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When you decide to leave everything behind and move to a new country to spend your golden years in a completely new environment and culture, it is always a plus if your new home country…
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Now that you decided to move to Nicaragua, what is there to do and to see? Life in Nicaragua is much slower and easy-going. Its climate is tropical, no more snow or cold spells, thee…
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Great Britain The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland (not to be confused with the Republic…
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It's got hallucinogenic properties," Matt says holding a flame to the silver teaspoon. A lava-like stream runs into the glass of clear liquid Absinthe. "Robin you may do the honors of…
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Literary Inspired Holidays in Great Britain England is not only famous for its Royal Family, its castles, history, beautiful gardens and cozy cottages, the Big Ben and Tower Bridge,…
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In the past elections for the European Parliament, nationalist, populist and anti-European right wing parties gained substantial strength. The Front Nationale in France, led by Marie Le…
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After some difficult years, the housing market in the United Kingdom is now heading in one direction: up! What most certainly will constitute a problem for median incomes in the UK and…
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Most people who have reached their retirement age are still too young and active to just sit around and watch the news. They want to interact with other people and be an active member…
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Retiring in Great Britain If you are already have permission to stay in the UK as a retired person of independent means, you can apply to extend your stay or settle here. The maximum…
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Work Visas and Finding a Job in the Great Britain If you come to the UK to work you will find out that there are all kinds of work visas available for foreigners, depending if you are…
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Last summer I was in the Nuffield hospital about to have an operation, having just been given a dose of tranquilizer, when the idea for Expatboxes suddenly came to me - the name, the…
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The IRS is getting serious about reporting your foreign financial accounts. If you don’t file the new electronic FinCen 114 by June 30th, you could have a penalty of $10,000 or more.…
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Technology Has the Answer The debates surrounding Internet privacy have been ongoing for years and show no signs of abating. People are, quite reasonably in my opinion, looking to use…
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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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There are 7,109 islands in the Philippines, some quite large, while others are the size of a small Buick. Most islands are safe for us, and all foreigners in general. Most. I was told…
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In the first article in this series, Jon shared his best advice for those considering moving to Russia and working there, and specifically for those wishing to teach English in Russia.…
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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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How to Succeed as an English Teacher in Russia Becoming an ESL teacher is a great way to see the world, and meet people and learn about different cultures first hand, but only if…
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Working in Canada for Students Rules on working in Canada while studying in Canada have recently changed to make it easier for visiting students to work during their studies. Under the…
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