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Cool Language Translation Tools for Your Phone or Mobile Device
One of the most interesting things about living and traveling abroad is hearing and learning new languages. However, trying to understand and pick up a language different from your own…
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Avoiding the Pitfalls in an International Move
While the outcome can be rewarding, moving is never fun. It requires a lot of time, energy, and money just to haul your things from one location to the next. However, when making an…
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20 Reasons Not to Move to Dubai (In No Particular Order)
If you are thinking about moving to Dubai, read this first.
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3 Ways to Launch a Teaching Career Overseas
One of the most fulfilling careers in the world is teaching. Whether it’s lecturing at the professor level or finger painting with toddlers, having the ability to positively influence…
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5 Things to Consider Before Taking That Overseas Job
Businesses and companies are constantly changing and expanding, especially in terms of the international market. Because of this, more and more employees are getting job offers abroad.…
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The Kingdom Of Tonga: A Paradox In Paradise
Tonga is a wonderful mix of culture and humor. Humor prevails in Tonga. Like a theme park, Tonga has all the characters. Living here is challenging, elusive and most interesting.…
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Living in Asia and the Pacific Islands
Geographically speaking, the Asia Pacific region covers an enormous land and sea mass; and from a socio-political point of view it incorporates an exceptionally diverse range of…
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Where and How to Find a Job in Another Country
Working abroad can be an exciting, lucrative and rewarding experience. Virtually all careers and services are needed almost anywhere in the world that interests you. If you’ve been…
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Should Teaching English Be Your New Expat Career?
Should Teaching English Be Your New Expat Career?
Whether you’ve been a teacher all your life or are still an aspiring educator, taking a teaching position overseas is a life and…
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Considering Your Overseas Healthcare Options
One of the biggest considerations for expats when choosing where to move and live abroad is their access to healthcare. In many parts of the world, quality medical care is…
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International Electric Plug Adapters & Voltages for the World’s Countries
Know the Plug Adapters & Voltages Before You Go
If you are going to use electrical appliances abroad, you need to know what type of electrical voltage is used in the country…
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Telecommuting from Another Country
Living abroad has been the stuff of dreams since the beginning of humanity, complete with adventure, exotic locations, and new cultures. However, one of the biggest deterring factors…
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Does the UK Have a Job for You?
Overseas Jobs – Economic Needs in the UK
In considering whether or not to move to the UK for employment, there are two huge considerations. The first of course is whether or not one is…
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Living in Scotland: An EscapeArtist Quick Take
The Scots are a very friendly people and they will most certainly welcome you warmly when you arrive in Scotland.
There are different places you can move to. Aberdeen has been ranked…
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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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