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Retiring in Thailand
Retiring in Thailand
Retiring in Thailand has never looked more appealing. The country is made up of pristine beaches, an exotic tropical climate, and a strong culture that features…
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Campervan Breakdown in Europe – What Now?
It’s every campervan enthusiast’s worst nightmare – breaking down. Doing so in the UK means braving the rain to try to work out what the problem is, spending several minutes weighing up…
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The Saracen Tower – Almafi Coast
Ahh, Amalfi. Is there a more wonderful place on earth to spend a week in September with your family than here? In a villa with a view like this?
The Amalfi Coast on the…
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The Financial Nuts and Bolts of Retiring Abroad – What Do You Need to Know?
The Financial Nuts and Bolts of Retiring Abroad – What Do You Need to Know?
Thousands of US retirees are waving off traditional retirement plans and embracing the golden sunsets of…
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A Path Less Taken
This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on September 12, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here.
Imagine this. It’s a…
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Why This Nicaraguan Beach Resort Stays Open Despite Crisis
Why This Nicaraguan Beach Resort Stays Open Despite Crisis
As my Nicaraguan co-worker says in a playful tone, “Nicaragua is undergoing maintenance right now, so we can have a better…
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Australia
Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is the world’s sixth largest country. The nation is 2,966,152 square miles, and the distance between the cities and towns is easy to…
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Himalayan 75
All photos by Jack Wheeler
Western Cwm of Everest at 7,000m/23,000ft, Everest to left, Lhotse straight ahead.
Well, this is sobering – at least for me. Two months from now, I turn 75.…
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No Limitations: A 2018 Outlook on Global Travel for the Physically Disabled
This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on September 05, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here.
Travel is one of the…
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4 Ways to Truly Enjoy Malta While Escaping the Ordinary
With its 300 days of sunny weather, friendly people, and safe community, Malta should easily be considered in any travel junkie’s next vacation destinations. But are you tired of the…
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Teaching Abroad Made Simple with 10 Classic Titles
Teaching Abroad Made Simple with 10 Classic Titles
I've taught English for over five years. During my TEFL training course, I’ve taught in South Korea, Thailand, a little bit in Laos,…
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Ice Palaces and Jungle Tribes
No one lives in this fabulous palace.
Nor is this a city at night. Both are phantasmagorical sculptures of translucent ice. There are scores more like it here, each…
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Living in Ibiza – The Quiet Side of the Clubbing Island
Having visited Ibiza countless times, whenever I’m heading home, I always get the itch to return - only this time for good. Over the years, I’ve spent my fair share of time enjoying…
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How Studying Abroad will Affect Your Language Proficiency
Among people who are studying foreign languages, it is considered the most effective way to master new knowledge is to go abroad, that is, to dive into a local environment. But is it…
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Top Places to Retire in Belize
Q: What are the best places for me to consider living and spending my retirement in Belize?
A: Thanks for your great question. I get so many legal and political questions that I…
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Why Expats are Retiring in Nicaragua
Nicaragua is just as beautiful as it is affordable, which is why so many expats flock to it when it’s time to retire. Retiring in Nicaragua means establishing a cushy lifestyle for such…
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7 Ways to Effectively Manage Your Finances as You Plan to Settle Abroad
The trend of settling abroad for better career opportunities, better standard of living at low costs, and savings is not entirely new in the U.S. This is actually a viable option in…
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Choosing Between Air and Sea When Shipping Your Furniture Abroad
The process of moving to another country can seem quite overwhelming at times. With so many options and choices to be made, you may be struggling to keep up and make the important…
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Running with the Bulls Friday, July 13th, 2018
This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on August 22, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here.
Up to this moment, it…
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What is a Mexican Fideicomiso?
What is a Mexican Fideicomiso?
The fideicomiso is a legal constrict similar to a trust to which which a person gives ownership of certain assets for it to administer. The fideicomiso,…
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