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Romanian Serendipity ~ The Biology Of Travel ~ By Lucas Moyer-Horner - Want to mix biology and travel then take a look at the following article; it talks about travel and how travel is a natural extension of our biological processes. This is one way to look at travel and you may never think the same way again about getting on a plane and exploring. May/03  Some
Thoughts On Literature And An International Lifestyle ~ Reading
And Living ~ by Jurgen Klemann - Very good article on the connection
between reading, imagination and travel. Jurgen takes a look at some different
authors and their emphasis on travel. Normally people grab onto an idea
to travel overseas by something they read or saw and this is what Jurgen
explains very well in his investigation into reading and traveling. Sept./03
This
Is An Introduction To The FilmTrips Self-Guided-Tours Program ~ Assisting
YOU On The Trip Of A Lifetime! ~ by Mark McMahon - Mark has written
a number of articles for the magazine about traveling in South America.
He has traveled to more places in South America than just about anyone
I know. In the above article he talks about some of his travels in Cuba
and Ecuador. He also talks about some of his upcoming seminars for those
of you who would like to learn about traveling in South America: I can't
think of a better guide. Sept./03
Africa's
Swindlers - What
Is Behind All Those E-mails You Receive ~ by RJ Foydt - Have you wondered
where all those email scams come from, all those emails you see wanting
money for Prince so and so. Most originate in Nigeria. RJ has traveled
throughout Africa: he has been in Gabon, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Liberia
and a number of other countires, if you really want to know what a scam
is, then check out this article. Oct./03
In The Steps Of African Explorers - The Quest For Kilimanjaro ~ by Brandon Wilson - In the distance, on Mt. Kilimanjaro's face, we detect a small, winding chute rising straight up the mountainside. But examining it more closely, we detect minute switchbacks crisscrossing the giant snow-topped mound. May/05 Investing In Africa Can Be Quite A Challenge ~ But Good Deals Are On The Horizon ~ by James Joroge - Kenya lies in the Eastern part of the African continent with an area of 582,646 square kilometers (slightly smaller than the size of Texas). The country is nearly shield-shaped, its northern part is broader while the southern part tapers out to a tip. The equator runs midway, almost dividing the country in two equal halves. Its neighbors in the region are. Jun/05 Memories
Of Africa ~ Namibia,
Botswana and Zimbabwe ~ by Jurgen Klemann - Always wanted to wander
in Africa with its wide open spaces and wildlife; the above article gives
you an idea of what it's like to travel through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
The people and the beauty of the land is what you feel after reading Jurgen's
memories of Africa. Nov./03
Overlanding
~ Traveling
Through Africa ~ by Jacqueline Perry-Strickland - “We were sent out
into the bush to fend for ourselves for nine months. Seventy-six
boys in four groups. Ages 15 to 20. In my group one boy died.
The lion killed him. Four boys were injured and had to return.
Another boy was killed for being a coward.” Sept./04
My
Swiss Bank Affair ~ Opening
An Account ~ By Bonnie Burns - No matter where you live banking practices
can seem quite mysterious or idiosyncratic when compared to the country
you come from. Banking is very different from place to place and that is
what is exceptionally translated in the above article. A wonderful and
comical piece about being told what you need to live on by your friendly
Swiss banker. If you want to know what a person really thinks then watch
what they do with their money, and if you really want to insult a person
tell them how much of their money they need and why they can't withdrawl
more. Remember, Switzerland is not America. Aug/03
Live the barge life in Europe - Live the barge life in Europe - Living on a barge in Europe - A superb lifestyle. Living
In Southeast Asia Aboard Your Own Boat - Travel
On The High Seas ~ by Harold Stephens - Sailing and living your life
on the water is something many people dream about. The new towns and people
as you pass by on your boat. The tropical islands to yourself and the fresh
air and free lifestyle of the open sea. If sailing around the world is
something you've thought about then take a look at some of the ideas the
above article explores. Reading it is like sitting back and letting the
cool sea breezes blow over you as the blue water and green islands pass
you by. Oct./03
No perfect vessel: What kind of boat makes a good home? - by Kiana Delamare, As explained in last month’s issue, she and her husband John used to spend hours on their porch at their home on Luck Hill, Tortola, watching boats sail by, tucking into secluded bays that could be reached no other way. They fantasized about buying a boat and sailing from island to island, traveling with no real schedule or deadlines, able to stay as long as they liked and leave whenever the urge struck them. Finally, they decided to do it. Utila: Roatan's quiet neighbor is an escapist's paradise - Getting home by boat - Bargain-basement offerings - Travel: Portuguese notebook: Enjoy Lisbon on the cheap. San Cristobal Teak & Noni Plantations has now developed - San Cristobal Marinas and Yacht Clubs - A playground for Yachters in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago and a safe harbor for Yachts is now part of the San Cristobal Land Development Emerging Growth Real Estate concept. SCLD is constructing a series of top-of-the-line marinas ringing the Caribbean side of Panama. To find out what you can actually expect from SCLD marinas visit their page on San Cristobal Marinas and Yacht Clubs ~ Feb./03 Wandering the Canals & Rivers of Europe - The Crossing - I flew into Paris from Seattle by way of Toronto on an Air Canada flight. Not only did Air Canada have the cheapest fare but they allowed me to bring my bicycle as part of my baggage allowance at no additional cost. It was quite a struggle lugging my bags and the bicycle from the airport into downtown Paris to catch the metro and then the train for my trip to Dijon. From Dijon I had to catch a commuter train for a 40 min ride to the village of St. Jean de Losne, located at the confluence of the River Saone and the Bourgogne canal, where I had left the boat in a marina for the winter. Wandering the European Canals & Rivers - Wandering the European Canals & Rivers - We eventually approached Paris from the west and made our way up the River Seine past the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, under countless bridges, amidst heavy barge traffic to the marina at the Bastille. The trip from Amsterdam to Paris had taken us just under 7 weeks of leisure travel. The Bastille marina has a convenient location in the heart of Paris and costs about $US28/day. After a two week stay in Paris, my daughter & girlfriend left for the States. I continued on south for more than another month finally arriving the end of Sept. at a marina in the village of St. Jean de Losne, just south of Dijon. Wheelsea
- An
Overview ~ by Mark Roehrig - What is the purpose? To build and
captain an amphibious live a board world cruising vessel, an to fulfill
the goal of circumnavigating the globe. May/04
Yacht Broker Section Added To EscapeArtist.com - Read about our new Yacht Broker section - We know there are a lot of expats living on barges in Europe, and an even greater number living on yachts in the Caribbean. It seems like a good idea to provide a low cost way to put buyers and sellers in touch with other on an international basis. It's in keeping with the thrust of our website; international lifestyles, international living, unique lifestyles, living overseas. What could be better than living on a barge in France? The only thing I can think of is living on a yacht in the Caribbean. ...or how about Brazil? ...or Tahiti? If you don't want to live on your yacht, but just park it in front of your house, we suggest you visit our new Caribbean Real Estate website and buy yourself a waterfront house in the Netherland Antilles. May/03
Islands ~ From The Caribbean To The Mediterranean ~ by Dawnelle Salant - Whenever or wherever I travel, I generally fall in love with some aspect of the place I am visiting. But one type of destination stands out as a consistent favorite – islands. Every island I have visited seems to have a special culture, a certain relaxed atmosphere and its own set of rules for living. You just know when you’ve stepped onto an island. Dec./04 Margarita Island ~ Cheapest Vacation Spot In The Caribbean ~ by Scott Boswell - There are actually three islands - Margarita, Coche, and Cubagua, with Margarita being the largest and most populous of the three. Isla Coche is sparsely populated and very popular with sun worshippers because of it’s beaches and beautiful water. There are a few hotels, B&B’s, and restaurants. Cubagua is almost totally uninhabited and is perfect for exploring, snorkeling and diving. Jun/05 Mustique: The Caribbean's Best Kept Secret ~ A Private Hideaway In The Caribbean ~ by Heather Prince - Gazing out the twin propeller plane window the jagged emerald island seemed to float in the tri-colored turquoise Caribbean waters. This is the first site of the illustrious private island of Mustique: The upper crust’s best kept secret. Tommy Hilfiger, Mick Jagger , Princess Margaret and Viscount David Linley, just to name a few, all have enjoyed the splendor of the small 1,400 acre island located in the Caribbean Grenadines. Luckily for me, this was the location of my best friend’s wedding, so I became one of the few who have been able to sneek-a-peek into the secret life of the rich and famous. Jan/05 Real Estate Investment In The Caribbean ~ Dominica, The "Nature" Island ~ by Deb Andrews - Half way along the curved necklace of islands comprising the Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean basks a mountainous rock of 290 sq miles (750 sq km). At longitude 61º 20W, and latitude 15º 25N, Dominica is a land of steep mountains and cliffs plummeting straight into the blue Caribbean sea on the western side and the grey Atlantic on the eastern. Rising at the highest point to Mt. Diablotin at 4,747 ft. (1,447m), this is a country of raw beauty, rugged headlands and moody mountains, their peaks often buried in cloud. Oct./04 The Caribbean On $25 A Day -Affordable Caribbean ~ by Allan Weisbecker - Like virtually all Down Islanders, my gypsy cab driver Kesler was out of his mind behind the wheel, but, God bless him, he did me sane, right and dandy insofar as leading me to accommodations goes, notwithstanding the rear end collision we sustained just outside the little hamlet called Betsy’s Hope on the island of Tobago’s rural windward coast. Jan/04 .
The Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret For Expatriates ~ Dominica ~ by Phillip Townsend - The Caribbean is synonymous with hedonism - from the mass tourist Mecca of the Bahamas to the off-the-beaten-path divers' paradise of Bonaire. What you might not know about the Caribbean, however, is that it's also home to one of the most appealing - and inexpensive - expatriate and retirement havens in the world. This little-known gem, though off the well-trodden path taken by most travelers, has a lot to offer. So if you're longing for the good life in a tropical haven, duck the crowds and head to Dominica. Oct./05 The
Caribbean's Last Frontier: Great-Value Investment and Lifestyle Opportunities
in Honduras' Bay Islands - Honduras
Bay Islands - The Caribbeans Last Fronteir - If you've always dreamed
of owning a Caribbean escape, a place you can retreat to a few weeks or
a few months a year… maybe full-time eventually, I have good news for you:
It's not too late to make a smart investment in the Bay Islands of Honduras.
By
Barbara Perriello - May/04
Calling On Callback - How To Telephone From Anywhere to Everywhere At One-Third The Cost - Calling On Callback - As it doesn't cost anything to set up Callback and it is very easy to set up, you can set it up at no cost, use it for one call, pay for the one call at a 60% savings over a standard call, and if you don't like it, never have to use it again. Plus you can try it from anywhere in the world and call anyone anywhere in the world with the purest connection at the lowest possible price. It saves me about $2.00 a minute on most of my calls and ends up costing me about 47 cents a minute for a call that would ordinarily cost me $2.50 per minute. In one hour I save $120 and have a bill for just $28.20 for each hour of talk, rather than $150.00 - A savings of $2,880 per day! No one who lives overseas should be without callback. Local overseas telephone monopolies have had an incentive to suppress the knowledge of Callback service but despite the smokescreen it's legal everywhere in the world but in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. Expats Now Can Call Home For Less ~ Long-Distance Rates ~ by Dennis Grant - For many people living abroad, the cost of long-distance service means carefully monitoring how often they call friends and family. An evolving technology called Broadband Internet Telephony is changing all that. Calls carried over the Internet, and not a traditional phone line, avoid many regulatory fees, allowing heavily discounted prices. Sept./04 International Cell Phones - The good, The Bad and The Cheap - If you, like many, find freedom from phones to be one of the great rewards of traveling, you can stop reading right here. But whether it’s a sick relative, a nervous client or simply to check in with mom and dad, sometimes being out of touch is simply not an option. April/05 The Telecommunications Revolution - Global Telecommunications Technology is the key to earning money from offshore - Perhaps there is no easier or better way to make money from anywhere we choose to live than to take advantage of the advances in global communications. In any event each of us can certainly save money by taking advantage of the advances even if we only choose to use the new technology to call home.
Taklamakan
Desert By Rickshaw ~ Venturing
Through Western China ~ by Antonio Graceffo - Antonio takes you out
onto the deserts of western China to meet some of the local inhabitants.
An intrepid traveller he bikes his way across the desert in order to show
us what is out there. He's planning on heading back to the desert soon
and hope we hear from him again upon his return. Sept./03
Coffee,
Flowers, Nature and More ~ In
The Mountains Of Chiriqui, Panama ~ by Zvia Leibler-Danon - The highlands
of Chiriqui have the cool weather of the mountains and the tropical greenery
of the jungle. And if you like flowers then this is the place to visit.
You will see flowers that you would normally buy at a shop in the U.S.
growing here in the wild. For relaxation and fresh cool air, the highlands
of Chiriqui can't be beat. Sept./03
Eco
Travel In Your Own Backyard ~ Exploring
The Garden ~ By Bernie Tetrault - Some great photos in the above article.
Bernie takes you through his backyard in Thailand and introduces you to
some of the beautiful animals and butterflies that inhabit his garden.
It's interesting what you can see in nature if you just take a little time
and look around you: the photos and the writing in this article will help
relax you and may send you off in search of what lies in your garden.
June/03
El
Valle ~ A
Cool Weekend Escape ~ By Zvia Leibler-Danon.-
The above article takes you to the Spa town of El Valle in Cocle Province,
Panama. El Valle has long been a favorite getaway for Panamanians and it
really is a place you should check out if you want to enjoy green hills,
nice inns, waterfalls and walks in the jungle. Do go. July/03
Healthy
Lifestyle - Ecological
Houses Made Of Wooden Logs - These are great looking homes that are
ecologically sound and well-built. If you are someone who likes the idea
of living in a home that is very different, but also affordable and ecologically
sound, then take a look at the houses in the above article - they just
might be what you've been looking for. Oct./03
In
The South Of Madagascar ~ Among
The Harsh Beauty Of Isalo ~ By Rabenilaina Harinia Cyrille - The south
of Madagascar is blessed with great beauty and that is nowhere more evident
than in Islao National Park. There are animals and vegetation that can
be only seen in the Park. There are hidden pools and jagged rocks. Old
hotels and brilliant sunsets and walks through the moonlight. Time to go.
June/03
New Zealand’s Coromandel ~ Note From Travels In New Zealand ~ Written And Photographed by David Lavoie - The Coromandel is New Zealand’s playground. A region of rugged forests, dramatic scenery and beautiful beaches, it is home to a myriad of activities for both New Zealanders and visitors alike, especially those who enjoy being physically active. Consider this; within a relatively small area you can go swimming, surfing, fishing, yachting, Jun/05 The
Black Sheep Inn ~ An
Ecological Inn ~ By Matt Kelly - Black Sheep Inn is an Ecological Resort
set in the hills of Ecuador. The founders of the Inn have made ecology
an important part of their lives and you can see this when you go to the
Inn. Ecuador for physical beauty is as wonderful as any country in South
America; spending some time at Black Sheep Inn would be the perfect way
to enjoy the beauty of Ecuador, as the owners of the Inn truly appreciate
Ecuador's rich enviroment and are intent on perserving the nature they
love so much. July/03
A
Fish Story ~ Captain
Zero ~ by Allan Weisbecker - More than three weeks now since the ferry
deposited me and my whole worldly act on the Mexican mainland, and six
days since Denise flew down from snowbound Toronto to the quaint little
pueblo fronting a reef break I found outside Puerto Vallarta, a move of
pure impulsivity after I'd called her from the Mazatlan bullfights and
blurted how much I missed her. Feb./04
Bass Fishing In Panama - Bass Fishing In Panama - Yes, Bass Fishing In Panama. We have an article on the upcoming Super Bowl party in Panama. The party is giving by BetPanAm a Panama based sportsbook that is the brain child of a group of expatriates. The Super Bowl Party includes a bass fishing tournament, but this article is simply on bass fishing; written by one of the BetPanAm staff. Jan/04 Super Bowl Party in Panama - Super Bowl Party in Panama - Yes, we're having a Super Bowl Party and it's a good way to be introduced to Panama and it's absolutely free. Jan/04 Fishing The Pantanal - Fishing The Pantanal - If you're the type that likes fishing, the wild life and adventure try the Pantanal. What is the Pantanal? The Pantanal is 3000 amazing square miles of Brazilian wet lands. Hotel owner, adventurer, raconteur and bon vivant Dion Ross is an American who has lived in Brazil for 27 years. He tells us all about it. He ought to know, after 27 years he still lives there ~ more
Freighter Travel - 40 Days and 40 Nights Aboard The Melbourne Star - Philadelphia to Sydney, Australia - 40 Days and 40 Nights Aboard The Melbourne Star - There are four container ships employed in the Blue Star service from the U.S. east coast to New Zealand and Australia. The round trip itinerary normally embarks at Savannah with the voyage ending in Philadelphia upon the return. Early embarkation at Philadelphia or Norfolk and late disembarkation at Norfolk, Savannah or Houston can often be arranged-space permitting-for moderate additional fare. Travel
By Freighter ~ Continent
to Continent On A Freighter ~ by Chuck Bennett - One way to travel
around the world, especially if you are afraid of planes, would be by catching
a ride on a freighter ship. The above article talks with some people who
have traveled around the world without leaving the water or ground. Sept./03
Buddha's Birthday In Seoul ~ White Elephants And Lotus Flowers ~ by Brandon Walcutt - I stood quietly in the riot of color and noise, bathed in the warm light of thousands of colorful lanterns bearing images of Buddha, dragons, white elephants and lotus flowers. Before me marched robe-clad groups of monks and nuns and throngs of people dressed in brightly colored hanboke, Korea's traditional dress. Other people on the street wore plain street cloths presenting a modern contrast to the otherwise, almost medieval atmosphere. Blanketing the street came the sounds of droning Buddhist chants and Korean folk music. Jun/05 Christmas & New Year On Margarita Island ~ Tropical Holiday ~ by Scott Boswell - Just as in most of the rest of the world, the colored lights are strung along the the major roadways, houses are decorated, and stores are abundantly stocked in anticipation of the shopping frenzy. Homes are repaired, painted, and ‘spruced up’ to be ready for all the visiting friends and relatives, and parties are everywhere! In my neighborhood alone one house had 24 cars parked around it! Jan/06 Christmas
In Zurich - New
Toys And Old ~ by Bonnie Burns - Nice article about Christmas in Germany
and Switzerland. Bonnie takes us to the Cristkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg,
Germany as well as the Spielzeugmuseum toy museum. Bonnie gives us an idea
of what it feels like to be caught up in the Christmas mood in Germany.
Dec./03 Celebrating American Holidays In Buenos Aires ~ American In Argentina ~ by Delores Johnson - It is my second holiday season in Buenos Aires. I moved here 16 months ago. Being from the Northern part of the Northern Hemisphere (Connecticut, USA), I still have not gotten used to it being warm at Christmas time. I walk into a grocery store or department store, and among all of the Christmas decorations, gift items, and special foods for Christmas, like turrón, a type of candy, and sweet bread, I see swimming pool and picnic supplies and lawn furniture. It is a shock to my system. Dec./05 More Than Merengue ~ Keeping A Christmas Tradition Alive In The Dominican Republic ~ by Ginnie Bedggood - The whole town of San Pedro de Macoris is jumping, awash with excitement. This past weekend it was pretty much awash with rum as well. And many of those celebrating had surnames like Henderson, Wilson, James and Simons.........and probably from his grave Theophilus Civerton raised his ghostly glass as well. So......is San Pedro de Macoris the latest fun spot in the Dominican Republic for escapees from US and UK? Dec./05 Parisian Holiday Bliss ~ Advice From Parler Paris ~ by Adrian Leeds - I am almost always home in Paris for Christmas and New Year's Eve, too - mostly because so many friends love to descend on Paris at this time of year. Obviously, it's a time when people have vacation, but it's also such a romantic idea to celebrate the holidays by strolling along the elegantly lit Champs-Elysées or sipping on a spicy "vin chaud" in a corner café. Dec./04 Some Thoughts On Financial Stuff - Art, Silver And The IMF ~ by Jurgen Klemann - The week leading to Easter, Holy Week (in Spanish semana santa) boils down to a week of vacation/holiday in Mexico. All schools, colleges, universities are closed. I can’t claim to be awfully unhappy about it. Similar to Christmas, which I spent with friends of mine in Colima, I had no intention whatsoever of leaving Colima for semana santa. First, because I no longer yearn to keep moving around like a wandering circus. It rather looks as if yours truly has entered a calmer and quieter stage in life. May/05 Thanksgiving
In Switzerland ~ Turkey
Day ~ by Bonnie Burns - Overseas for the holidays and you want to recreate
the atmosphere of home. Many people have experienced this dilemma and there
can be no holiday more alien to Europeans than Thanksgiving. Read about
how Bonnie introduces and then inculcates her European guests into the
traditions of Thanksgiving. Nov./03
Traditions Alive In Modern Eastern Tibet - Celebrating The Tibetan New Year ~ by Satina Anziano - Preparations are in full swing for lhosar, the Tibetan New Year. The teens will gather at 9 a.m. today to practice the dances and songs for the festival. When I rouse myself to look at my watch, I see it is already quarter past eight. My host, Urgyen, is at puja1 with the monks, so I will be alone for breakfast. I ease myself out of the warm bed into the frigid air. My mountaineer watch records a room temp of 43°F. I use the chamber pot one last time. I fish under the blankets for my socks, then jump into the rest of my clothes layered over the ever-present long johns. Once again under the blankets for the hot water bottle. May/05
The Exit Strategy And Disappearing ~ Preparing To Vanish ~ by Frank M. Ahearn - Exit strategy is very important; recently a producer from MSNBC contacted me about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott wanting to know if it was possible if he just disappeared. Anything is possible; however, just walking away is unlikely. If you are looking to move on, disappear or simply start over you need a good exit strategy. For several years, I have been giving advice on how to disappear. I receive emails from many people with questions ranging from property information to medical questions. When you break it down disappearing is simply starting over again, no different then loading that U-haul and having a checklist at hand. Oct./05 Three Steps To Disappearing - Advice From A Skip Tracer ~ by Frank M. Ahearn - Being a leading skip tracer who is hired to find people, I have also helped individuals disappear. I have dealt with corporate whistle blowers, wives stalked by ex-husband’s and others just looking for a new start. I receive emails from individuals who seek new identities. Questions range from, how to get a new passport, a birth certificate and a driver’s license. I express repeatedly new identities do not work. If you have ever been finger printed or perhaps left some hint of DNA behind you cannot escape it.. May/05
Case Study: Emergency Medical Aid in a Remote Coastal Area of Panama - Case Closed - John Anderton was sailing his way south from his home in San Francisco Bay. Off the western coast of Panama, he was stricken with an illness that needed immediate emergency medical care. He found it. Anderton writes, "I had to put all my trust in the local population, and they couldn't have treated me better. The hospital experience was a bigger ordeal than it would have been had I been fluent in Spanish, but the doctors had all been trained in the U.S., and the staff of the 300-bed regional facility were excellent. The total cost for my six days in the hospital - including IVs, 12 x-rays, an exploratory look around my insides with a camera, surgery under anesthesia, and all medications - came to just US$390! Furthermore, an emergency room nurse gave me a ride to the local Price Costco, so I could use the ATM machine to get some money to pay the bill." - by John Anderton Choosing International Health Insurance - Choosing International Health Insurance - When you move abroad, one of the most important parts of your financial security is your international health insurance plan. While expats may become part of the local government health plan if they satisfy certain residency and immigration requirements, such government plans, especially in second and third world countries, often cover only basic medical needs. In addition, you cannot take this local coverage with you to another country or back home. Jun/06 Health Insurance Abroad - Are You Well Covered? If Not, What Should You Do? - You may think that you thought of everything, but have you? This article by Leslie Pappas can help you make sure. From the May/Jun 98 issue of Transitions Abroad - HEALTHCARE
~ GLOBAL
OPTIONS ~ by Robin Sparks - Robin is a long time contributor to Escapeartist
and a great writer. In the above article she explores healthcare around
the globe. If you are interested in looking for medical care overseas,
then you should read the above article. It deals primarily with healthcare
options in Thailand, but touches on some other areas of the world as well.
Like anything, you need to research and discover what kind of healthcare
is best for you. Nov./03
International Life Insurance in Tax Planning - International Life Insurance in Tax Planning - Innovative Benefits Consultants (IBC) is a consultant and broker for international life and health insurance programs targeted to expatriates. Among the programs IBC offers include life and health insurance for people living abroad. IBC also handles Global Health Insurance covering treatment anywhere in the world. The insured does not have to seek the approval of the Insurance Company to go to a specific country or doctor/hospital to be teated. Margarita Island Free Medical Care ~More From Margarita Island, Venezuela ~ by Scott Boswell - We’re both fortunately pretty healthy, but a few months back we were roaming around the island playing ‘tourist’ and KC, my significant other, stepped wrong and hurt her foot. I took her to a hospital that was close by. It was clean, efficient and a very nice doctor saw her immediately, examined her foot, ordered two x-rays and diagnosed a sprain. He also wrote a prescription for arch supports to help give her more stability in future and told us where to order them. Oct./05 Understanding Expatriate / Travel Insurance - A travel / expatriate insurance primer - Traveling and living in a foreign country can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also prove challenging and expensive, especially when sickness or injury occurs and medical services or worse, medical evacuation is needed. Medical costs have risen dramatically worldwide and the quality and costs of both routine and emergency medical care can also vary tremendously from one country to the next. Consequently, many world travelers purchase supplementary international medical insurance or travel insurance in order to avoid the potentially staggering financial costs that could result from serious sickness or injury in a foreign country. ZEN mastery - Medical breakthroughs for healthy profits - Investing
Seven
Seas Resorts - Condominiums
On The Open Seas - By Carey DePalma - Seven Seas Resorts has created
a unique living experience and the ultimate concept in oceanfront vacation
properties. Seven Seas concept is to create luxury condominium suites aboard
some of the worlds finest cruise ships and Ocean liners, located in the
most popular vacation areas worldwide. April/04
An
Earthquake And Some Dental Work ~ Making
It Through The Tremors In Mexico ~ by Mexicojerry - The above article
talks about the earthquake in Colima, Mexico and the price of dental work
in Mexico: nice combination. If you want to get an idea about living in
Mexico and what are the prices for dental care, then Mexicojerry has some
of the answers you're looking for. Sept./03
Good Medical Tips When Living Abroad ~ Staying Healthy ~ by Jon Steele - The reality is no matter how healthy you are, you will end up seeing some type of doctor for something. Now generally speaking this is no big deal but if you happen to live in another country, and if by chance it's a country with another language that's not English then this could very easily become a big deal. I will give you some easy tips that should make any hospital or doctors visit go smoothly. Although, I can't fix your ailment, I can show you how to organize yourself to make the necessary medical visit, almost pain free. Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. Jan/05 Plastic
Surgery In The Dominican Republic ~ Inexpensive
And Excellent ~ By JoAnn M. Roselli - Latin America is the king of
plastic surgery because its so cheap compared to North America or Europe.
If you want to have some surgery done and don't have a lot of money, then
maybe you should check out what the the prices are for the surgery you
want in the Dominican Republic. Safe and inexpensive might help you find
the figure and self-confidence you have been looking for over the years.
The above article will give you the inside track about what is involved
in having surgery in the DR. June/03
Mountain biking expeditions in San Miguel de Allende - Microbrews in France - On a recent trip to San Miguel de Allende to study Spanish, we discovered a whole new adventure. John Kay, an American who now runs La Puertecita. Hotel high atop a hill in San Miguel, takes groups of five to seven on mountain biking expeditions through the countryside near San Miguel - Micro-brasseurs have made their way into a city where wine has reigned for thousands of years. Eight microbrew pubs have opened in Paris for those looking to avoid the standard pilsner-style European beer Through Bolivia ~ Riding My Bike On The World's Most Dangerous Road ~ By Mark McMahon - There are some great photos in this article. They show you what it might feel like to bike down a dangerous road in the mountains of Bolivia. There is also a lot of information about where to stay and how to join the kind of bike tour described in the article. Bolivia is a country that has great extremes: the browns of the altiplano and the green jungle on the Brazilian and Paraguayan borders. The people have always been friendly to me and that's important in a country where, depending on which city you're in, your body may be acclimating itself to the pressures of altitude sickness. Enjoy your time in Bolivia and stay away from the drop. May/03
Finding
Your Overseas Home - Financing
Your Dream - Many of you who want to move overseas need to know how
you can make the money stretch, how will you finance your new home - in
short, what are your money options as far as financing your overseas journey?
The above article will help you learn about how to finance your overseas
home and at the same time have the independence of living overseas and
be able to afford it. Oct./03
First
Read Manufacturer's Instructions - Moving
Day In Switzerland ~ by Bonnie Burns - Nobody likes moving day, and
if you're living overseas, moving day can mean hell. Find out what a moving
day is like in Switzerland with its multi-lingual population and electronics
instructions. You'll see that moving in your own country is a lot easier
than what you might find in your new home overseas - but moving will be
part of the journey and fun. Oct./03
Living
Like A Native In Morelia, Mexico ~ All
The Details ~ By David Wix - Nice article on moving to Morelia, Mexico.
The town is one of the oldest colonial towns in Mexico - its known as the
most aristocratic of Mexico's colonial towns - and you can see the colonial
history in the giant 17th century aquaduct that runs through the town as
well as the classic colonial architecture of Morelia's houses and public
buildings. If you decide to escape the city and travel through the countryside
of the province of Michoacan of which Morelia is the capital, then you
will treat your eyes to green mountains and beautiful lakes. Go now! Aug/03
Offshore Real Estate And The Offshore Survival Retreat - Advice Without The Sugar Coating -Roger Gallo Talks About International Real Estate As Survival Retreat - I have never been a dooms-day preacher and I don't intend to start now. With that said, it would be prudent for the reader to take a calm and objective look at some of the possible negative situations that may soon take place inside the USA and see how those events may affect you and your loved ones. I believe that you can avoid being in the pathway of those oncoming disasters by having an offshore survival retreat. An offshore survival retreat can be many things, it can be a summer home, a place where your family lives and survives a social break-down that may be happening in the USA, it can be an excellent investment, it can be an excellent place to live, it can be a way of expatriating and diversifying some of your assets offshore, it can be the beginning of a better way of life. That is what this article is about in a nutshell. It can be all of those things at the same time, or it can just be the one that is the most important to you. I call it investing in offshore real estate. Jan.03 Offshore Stock Exchanges - Special Feature From LowTax Online TaxWire - In an ongoing effort to provide a cross-section of the best offshore information on the internet, EscapeArtist seeks out the best online resources. We are really excited about a new website and news letter called, Low Tax Online NewsWire - In this issue or Escape From America we present a Special Feature from the NewsWire on Offshore Stock Exchanges. Countries such as Bermuda, Ireland, Jersey, Cyprus (maybe), Hong Kong (already) and Mauritius are cleaning themselves up for what could be a glittering future. This report includes some of the offshore jurisdictions with Stock Exchanges, their Regulatory Basis Including Listing Rules, Trading and Settlement, Costs of Listing and additional resources. Finding & Using An Offshore Broker - Swiss Style Service In The Americas - Finding & Using An Offshore Broker - If you're accustomed to using banks that shout your account balance across the room, give you an electric toaster for opening an account and then make you wait in endless lines to get to an impersonal service window; let me the first to inform you that the quiet and attentive dignity of Swiss service would be a big shock to you. Bankers in Switzerland are also brokers.Sept./02
Antananarivo
~ The
City Of A Thousand Warriors - Madagascar's Capital ~ By Rabenilaina
Harinia Cyrille - Some great photos of Madagascar and Ansirabe in the above
article. If you go to Madagascar you must check out the wonderful markets
on Friday. There you can buy handicrafts and fine goods that can be found
nowhere else in the world. There are some great hotels to stay at in Antananarivo
and Ansirabe and the views of the surrounding lakes and plains is stunning.
You should take a tour or the train from Antananarivo to Ansirabe and make
sure to walk in the blue forest above Antananarivo. July/03
Beauty ... Simplicity ... Living in the Moment ~ One Wave - The Intimate World of Waves - Susan Hart writes about the travel philosophy of photographer Jim Welch. In Jim's photographs are found the essence of his views on travel. Jim says, "The new sensory experiences give you a reborn appreciation for everything, and most of all for life ... You feel alive! You discover the magic and richness of living in the moment. There is the fascination of discovering new things and you expand." Sept./02 Colonia del Sacramento, Café Tortoni & Punta del Este - Three Places Connected In Time & Space - A four part article. We have a description & analysis of Uruguay as an expat destination, an interview with an expat friend of ours who is currently living in the resort city of Punta del Este, Uruguay, and two photo essays; one by Gustavo Gatto on Colonia, a unique art colony in a small historic city in southern Uruguay, and a photo-essay by Mónica Molina on the Café Tortoni, a famous bohemian cafe in Buenos Aires. Are you ready to Tango? Eco
Travel In Your Own Backyard ~ Exploring
The Garden ~ By Bernie Tetrault - Some great photos in the above article.
Bernie takes you through his backyard in Thailand and introduces you to
some of the beautiful animals and butterflies that inhabit his garden.
It's interesting what you can see in nature if you just take a little time
and look around you: the photos and the writing in this article will help
relax you and may send you off in search of what lies in your garden.
June/03
I Don’t Wanna Leave! A PhotoEssay of Bocas Del Toro, Panama - Mark McMahon is an award winning photographer and writer. He is currently on an expedition driving from Arizona to the tip of South America in a toyota 4x4! He created Filmtrips.com to share his adventures. And he does indeed find adventure along the way! He is in now Panama and soon will cross over into South America to visit the Amazon , Machu Pichu, and the Galapagos Islands! Note: Images - Slow page. Images of Sorrow ~ The World Weeps ~ Photos from Around the Globe- Photo Essay - The images included in this photo essay were gathered from the magazine's subscribers all over the world and from Internet resources. They depict with understated clarity the sorrow felt the world over in the week following the terrorist attack on US citizens and citizens from over 80 other countries who were in New York and Washington D.C. on the morning of September 11, 2001. The photographs also demonstrate the ability of a world of people to stand together united in concern for the welfare of others. Let peace throughout the world finally reign. We invite all readers to contribute to the contents of these pages by sending their photos as JPEG attachments to the Editor of Escape from America Magazine so they can be shared with others. Photos-First: Another Easy Approach To Writing Round-Ups - Photos-First: Another Easy Approach To Writing Round-Ups - I think shooting for round-up photographs is one of the easiest - and most fun - jobs for making money in photography. Your selection of subjects is as big as your imagination and interests. Do you like boat races? How about baseball parks or landmarks? Any subject can be transformed to a round-up by shooting the right images. And what could be better than to shoot from your own personal experience on a subject? May/07 Postcards
From The End Of The Earth ~ A
Photographic Journey Through Argentina – Part II ~ by Steve Leslie
- Last month, when I submitted my first article to Escape Artist sharing
some of my adventures in Argentina as an expat airline pilot, I had no
idea it would touch a chord with so many people. To all of you, who took
the time to write to me, I thank you for that. The feedback I received
was very encouraging and uplifting. Your comments were great. There was
one negative comment, but I think the writer must have misunderstood my
words and intentions. July/04
The Argentine Gaucho's World - The International Photo- Essays of Gustavo Gatto - Argentina! What could be more romantic than Argentina? Many of us dream of making a living from our creative efforts and living offshore in places like Argentina. What could be more pleasurable then being a photographer that travels around the world and creates photo essays? Gustavo Gatto does just that. This photo essay on The Argentine Gaucho's World is typical of the fine work that Gustavo creates. It's a pleasure to be able to feature it in our webZine.
This
Is An Introduction To The FilmTrips Self-Guided-Tours Program ~ Assisting
YOU On The Trip Of A Lifetime! ~ by Mark McMahon - Mark has written
a number of articles for the magazine about traveling in South America.
He has traveled to more places in South America than just about anyone
I know. In the above article he talks about some of his travels in Cuba
and Ecuador. He also talks about some of his upcoming seminars for those
of you who would like to learn about traveling in South America: I can't
think of a better guide. Sept./03
A
Dispatch From Down South Costa Rica ~ The
End-Of-The-Road ~ by Allan Weisbecker - Out on the edge in Pavones,
Costa Rica. Allan ended up in Costa Rica after tracking down a lost surfer
mate from the U.S. He then turned the experience into a book and has now
settled down in Costa Rica. Make sure to check out his website and find
out all the extra details. Sept./03
France
And Spain By Train: Like Drinking Café Olé ~ Like
Drinking Café Olé ~ By Maxine Schur - Great article about
traveling through the Costa Brava on Spain's northeastern border near France.
This is an area that became popular with artists in the 1920s because of
its great climate, people and food. If you want to know a little about
the towns that dot this area then the above article has some great resources
for exploring Costa Brava. June/03
Going, Going – Ghan ~ Across Australia By Train ~ Story by Carol L. Bowman Photos by Ernie L. Sowers - The full moon beamed down on the baked Red Centre clay, emitting a rebounding glow from the earth. Rounder, fuller than the moon my eyes are accustomed to viewing, the illusion of a different Southern Hemisphere’ tugged at my imagination. Just then – a movement outside the window distracted my attention. A huge, red, short-haired kangaroo hopped alongside the sleek silver Ghan Train car, his speed enhanced by the coolness of the Great Victorian Desert night. We were both traversing the vast Australian Outback, by different locomotion and with different view points, to be sure. Earlier, only faint outlines of the ‘roos, hiding from the unmerciful sun among the scrub bushes and scant gum trees, were visible. Jul/05 The
Panama Railroad ~ Panama
City To Colon ~ by Matthew Atlee - I have been on many great
train journeys – Arica to La Paz , Fort William to Mallaig and Los Angeles
to Salinas – but I had never been on a train in Panama and had not even
thought about taking the train until a friend mentioned we should go. The
train leaves Panama City at 7:00 am and arrives in Colon 54 minutes later.
The return train doesn’t leave Colon until 5:00. The train travels through
a combination of jungle and swamp and looks out over the Canal and Lake
Gatun. When we arrived at the train station we noticed that the other passengers
on the train were a combination of locals and tourists. The locals were
taking the train to work – most worked in the Colon Free Zone as traders.
June/04
The
Trans-Siberian Railway -The
Ultimate Rail Journey ~ by Matt Scott - The Trans-Siberian Railway
is the ultimate rail journey, the longest in the world, possibly the coldest
if you go at the wrong time of year and the only journey that travels in
two continents in a single journey, while staying in the same country.
Without leaving your seat you can clatter your way along almost a third
of the globe; the Trans Siberian is a journey of almost mythical proportions.
Dec./03
Baby
Blue And La Paz ~ Making
It Through In Bolivia ~ By Mark McMahon - Mark McMahon has been traveling
around Latin America over the last few years and has brought back some
great tales. In this installment he talks about his prized car and what
it's like to explore the Bolivian capitial of La Paz. If you ever thought
about just getting in a car and heading south then you will want to read
about Mark's adventures. June/03
The
Incredible And Curious Story Of How To Obtain A U.S. Visa ~ Just
How Bad Is It ~ by Leah George Sanchez - Most Americans have no idea
what it means to go to the U.S. Embassy: think of doom. They always say
if you get into trouble overseas and you're an American, then you better
run quickly to the Canadian Embassy. When I say that to U.S. Embassy personnel
they always shake their head in agreement. An embassy functions according
to what its mission is in a particular country, but helping Americans overseas
is always a secondary concern. Anyway, the above article gives you a very
good idea of what it feels like to go through the process of getting your
spouse a U.S. immigrant visa. Lots of emotion and pain. Sept./03
Turkey ~ The Day of the Attacks-Good Sign for the Future - Leanne Currie-McGhee was in Turkey with her husband the day of the terrorist attacks on the WTC and Washington. She writes, "I learned the true meaning of 'Turkish hospitality' during the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack on the United States. My husband Keith and I discovered how kind and compassionate the Turkish people are when we visited the city of Konya, located in the central Anatolia region. Konya is a devoutly Muslim city." Over the past year, Leanne and her husband have been traveling the not so beaten paths of South Asia, Africa, Australia, and SW Asia. Their travels have shown them a compassionate world exists where people of all beliefs choose the path of peace. .
Turtle Hatchlings - Wet, Sloppy Seal Kisses and Feeding Dolphins ~ by Dawnelle Salant - On Australia’s East Coast, just about every month of the year is part of a season bursting with special wildlife activity. Some of these seasons, such as the presence of stingers in the north, are not always welcome. But one of the most interesting and exceptional seasons takes place from November to March. Fifteen kilometers northeast of Bundaberg, Queensland at Mon Repos, marine turtles drag themselves onto the beach to lay their eggs, and starting in January, tiny hatchlings emerge from the sand. May/05
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