Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

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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Our recent Belize conference wrapped up with a snorkeling trip to the Mexico Rocks dive site off of Ambergris Caye. After snorkeling, our dive guide demonstrated how to remove a conch…
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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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"Push" is the slang in Panama for a ‘push button’ motel, also known as a love motel. I drove by several of these since coming to Panama, thinking they were large storage facilities.…
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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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If you were asked to describe the “perfect” investment, you’d more than likely say something similar to this: The perfect investment would be something that is ultra-safe, above-average…
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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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There are profitable and potentially healthy ways to escape the ill effects of climate change. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the global economy. Agriculture and…
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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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For years, I’ve advised my small business and investor clients on ways to legally reduce their US tax obligations and protect their assets. And, just as important, the tax strategies…
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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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Diversifying Your Assets With Land Banking Put anything in the bank lately?  Me, neither. It’s probably a universal trait among humans—to want to put something aside to protect…
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You have been hearing about real estate as being the investment to pursue if you’re looking to build your assets. It’s claimed to be a moneymaking vehicle that will work for you.…
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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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Delivery Pains: Pregnancy and Birth in Expat Hot Spots Being pregnant and giving birth in an unfamiliar country can be a frightening experience, especially if it’s your first baby. But…
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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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