Living In Micronesia: An EscapeArtist Quick Take
Tourism
Micronesia (officially the Federated States of Micronesia) controls very few natural resources so their major industries are fishing and agriculture. Due to its natural beauty,…
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Sailing on Lake Ontario
Sunny days under the mast, sail billowing above and the only sound is the water washing past the hull of your sailboat. Lake Ontario in summer is a sailor’s paradise. With deep…
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Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia
Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia
One of the first things that will become clear shortly after your arrival in Malaysia is that there are many new rules and that you probably don’t…
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Lien: The Concept of “Face” in Chinese Culture, Part 2
It’s difficult for an American to understand the Chinese concept of Face because we really have no equivalent in our culture. The reason why a clear understanding of Face is vital for…
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Embracing the Culture of Old San Juan
Biculturalism is not the wholesale buying into another culture, nor is it the process of assimilating. I have met expats who by attempting to fully adopt the customs and attitudes of…
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Why Retire to Asia?
The “old Asia” of violence and war is a thing of the past.
I repeat: Asia is now the most beautiful, the most exciting, the most user friendly continent on Earth!
Perhaps you don’t…
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Retire to a Barge on the Canals of France
Retire to a Barge on the Canals of France
For many people of a certain age and stage of life, and income level, setting up housekeeping on a barge is an ideal way to live in Europe, at…
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Myth vs. Fact: Media Misconceptions About Offshore Investing
Despite the fact that most people have no idea about the benefits of investing offshore, almost all of them have heard horror stories and are swept by a constant stream of negativity…
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Moving Overseas as a Financial Planning Tool
Many people know that they can live for less in many foreign countries, but few consider moving as a financial planning tool.
In financial planning there are several aspects to…
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Dining Etiquette in Costa Rica
Now that you’ve settled into your hotel, you’re bound to be hungry! In order to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible, it’s important to know a little bit about what’s…
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More Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise Business
Many successfully branded businesses are available worldwide as franchises. Although investment in a franchise is higher than an independent business, the risk (of failure) is much…
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Furnishing Your Home on a Budget in Japan
Furnishing Your Apartment or Home Cheaply
An alternative to buying new or used appliances for your home is to check out the Toshiba Techno Network company, which has a service that…
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Nicaragua: Trouble in Paradise
Make no mistake, events that have developed the character of Nicaragua and its people have not always been pretty, and have not been without lasting consequence. Even the capital city…
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Paris in a Nutshell
Central Paris, with a population of 2.1 million people (2005 statistics), has a very small area of just under 100 square kilometers. No corner is farther than six miles from the square…
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Understanding Supervisor-Employee Relationships in Chile
Special courtesies expected by employees that may not be anticipated by the foreign supervisor include time off to attend to family responsibilities. The obligations of the extended…
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Good Locations to Buy Property in Argentina
Depending on what you want to do and what weather and scenery you like will definitely influence what you buy. It’s a wonderful thing that Argentina has a spectacularly diverse…
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Requirements for Investor Residency in Honduras
Investor Residency Requirements
This category is for high-level investment, it’s not enough to purchase a residential lot or home worth $50,000. You should also have a business plan…
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Requirements For Retiree Residency In Honduras
Requirements For Retiree Residency In Honduras
Applicants must provide the following documents and have them all properly authenticated.
1. An original police report issued by a law…
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Why We Retired Early
Successful business, successful careers. We had it all, including a great house located minutes from the beach in a picturesque area. Why retire so early?
Working in the brokerage…
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Assimilating in Peru, Plus Quick Tips for New Arrivals
Okay, so you want to move to Peru. You may have a job waiting for you here, you may have fallen in love with a Peruvian and decided to try living in their world, you may be adventurous…
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