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Homesteading In Japan
I don’t know if anyone has ever considered homesteading in one of the most densely populated expensive countries in the world. Japan probably does not come to mind when considering…
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The Gaijin Life for Me – Teaching English in Japan
I went to Japan with no definite plan on leaving. It was a post-grad school adventure, and a time to be without a plan. Right after graduation with a master’s degree in social work that…
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Working in Japan – A Word From a Veteran
If you are thinking about coming to Japan, be ready to work- and work hard. And if you can do that, you will get paid.
You might find it very frustrating being a newcomer…
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Discovering Japanese Food
Even though you never have been in Japan before you probably know at least two of the traditional japanese dishes, sushi and tempura. But we can assure you that you will be in for a big…
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Play Exciting Sports in Japan
Japan has four seasons and different geographical features like mountains, oceans and rivers, so there are a great variety of sports you can play during the whole year whether it is…
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Healthcare in Japan
Japan is well known for its high level in medicine and medical technology. You will find only the best and most modern medical equipments in hospitals and clinics and you have the…
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The Ten Unholy Driving Commandments Of Vietnam
The Ten Unholy Driving Commandments Of Vietnam
Driving in Southeast Asia comes with the ever-present dangers of poor road surfaces and suicidal animals darting across the road.
That…
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No Kidding: Overseas Medical Tourism is Well Worth the Trip
Surgery was on his bucket list, but Bruce Ryan didn’t want to wait until he retired to repair his debilitating and painful rotator cuff injury. The 59-year-old construction manager in…
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Expat Diaries: An Insight into the Saudi Way of Life
Expat Diaries: An Insight into the Saudi Way of Life
If you are planning to relocate to Saudi Arabia to take up a job, then the information in the following article is going to be of…
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Getting Out of the Bubble in Paraguay
When I was hired by an organization to work overseas in Paraguay, I thought I would immediately be immersed in a foreign culture, meet many Paraguayans who would become my friends, and…
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Living in Mexico for About $350 per Month: Balancing Wants and Needs
After a lifetime of working and making lots of mistakes both in my personal and financial life, I decided that I might be able to EXIST in the states, but could LIVE in Mexico.
I…
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What It’s Like to Live and Work in Rural Korea
What It’s Like to Live and Work in Rural Korea
Since August 2013, I have been living and teaching English in a rural town in South Korea. The area where I live is called Jin-sa-ri, and…
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Siargao, Philippines – Paradise Found
Siargao, Philippines – Paradise Found
This is the fourth and final installment in Tanja's “Quest for an Island Paradise” series. Click one of these links to return to a previous…
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Imagine waking up in a country with an adventure outside your doorstep. You can spend every day on the beach, hiking through a rainforest (populated with toucans, monkeys,…
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Ecuador
Ecuador
Directly on the equator lies Ecuador, a small country bordering Colombia and Peru. This small country in South America offers three distinct climates as well the Galapagos…
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Salinas Ecuador – Lifestyle and Investments
In summary, Salinas Ecuador is an exceptional lifestyle and investment locale. It is a charming, oceanfront, resort town, with a relaxed feel.
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Investment Opportunities in Colombia
I have been giving greater and greater consideration to investment opportunities in Colombia. The world is your oyster, so consider the possibilities.
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Ecuador Statistics – Paint by Numbers
I can tell you exactly when this topic and viewpoint reaches its nadir - crime data. The numbers. The statistics. Yet, folks make crime out to be what they experience. What they…
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Olón – Montañita Ecuador
Olón - Montañita would barely exist, at least in their current incarnations, one without the other. It is like one is the Ying to the other’s Yang.
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Ecuador Chocolate
The Whole World is Sweet on Ecuador
It is not just my opinion, as a happy expat and stalwart supporter of all things Ecuador. It is making global news, even as far afield as the…
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