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The Expat’s Guide to Living in Spain - A report on moving to Spain. The nation that produced the twentieth centuries best artists; including Picasso and Miro. The backdrop for the novel The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, the novel about expats that changed our perspective of the world. Spain is among the quintessential expat destinations. With fine real estate, excellent food, profound culture, and some of Europe's best islands and beaches, Spain is an extremely worthy consideration as an expat destination. This report by Arin Vahanian, eighty pages in length, provides the details that we need when considering Spain as a destination. Real Estate, Contacts, Employment, Legal Considerations, Citizenship, all laid out in a comprehensive easy to read format. An Expat’s Guide to Living in Spain will save you money, answer your questions, and prepare you to live in Spain. Available online in eBook form: An Expat’s Guide to Living in Spain - Click Here to learn more -

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Gratifying The Wanderlust ~ The Best Rewards Of Escaping ~ by Sandy Caputo - Ex-pats often give newcomers among them an appraising eye as they ask about “their story” – this, an invitation to describe what it was that caused them to abandon home and hearth for distant parts. The answers, of course, depend a great deal on the locale of the conversation. If it’s a tropical beach where catching rays by day and dancing away the nights are the primary attractions, you’ll hear one thing. If it’s a mini-version of what was left behind, but doable at a greatly reduced cost of living, you’ll hear another. Jun/05
Guide to Living in Denmark - Guide to Living in Denmark - If one imagines Danes today are like their ancestors, the aggressive, violent Vikings, think again! The Danish are peaceful, laidback and informal. They love to party until five in the morning, and it’s not uncommon to see people drinking alcohol out in the streets. By Jennifer Wattam Klit May/06
Home Sweet Patagonia ~Patagonia In The WInter ~ by Douglas Harris - If you move to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina towards the end of May; you are either a skier, (or crazy). The word Patagonia creates images in the mind of fierce winds and impressive blizzards of snow. Weather beaten little towns huddled in the lee of a mountain range, cut off by enormous drifts and impressive distances. “Patagonia equals winter”. These harsh images fade in the comfort of this beautiful city on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi (Island of Tigers in Mapuche). Jul/05
How To Choose A Country For Retirement or Investment - How To Choose A Country For Retirement or Investment - How do most people decide on which country to move to?The average person would probably weigh factors like weather, cost of living, proximity to home, the experiences they had while a tourist in that country, and how they generally felt while visiting that country. In other words, they had a good tourist experience in a particular country, so they want to live there as a long term resident. While this approach has its advantages – it also has some drawbacks.
How To Find A Sadhu Of Your Very Own ~ Or The Challenges Of Buying A Tibetan Horse ~ by Brandon Wilson - Chuzal Dzong was three gritty, unpaved streets, boasting a couple of general stores all touting the same Chinese goods, a pool hall, a smaller café frying more spicy Szechwan, and an audio cassette cum sweet shop. It wasn't much. But I figured it was our only chance to find something with four legs to carry our packs and someone with two to guide us to Gyantse. Jul/05
How To Find An Apartment In Chile ~Living In Chile ~ by Jon Steele - Most people are intimidated by the thought of finding a place to live already and even more intimidated by the thought of doing it in another country, but if you follow the instructions I lay out in this article you will learn the techniques for finding a great place to live. Now while I will be concentrating on Chile in this article, the techniques I describe here can be applied to just about any location. The principles are basically the same for any locale. April/05
In Need Of Energy ~ 3 Paths To Personal Power From The South Of Spain ~ by Paul Read - At first it seemed a romantic alternative; candle lit meals, gas lighting and early evenings to bed. Living 2 km from the nearest electricity pylon gave us a novel and factura-free lifestyle. Our friends frowned at our choice of such a remote farmhouse, but although we had been pampered by city life, we accepted that campo living was about going back to basics. Equipped with a portable 12v battery pack we could recharge our mobile phones and plug in a B&W 2 inch screen TV. What more would we need? Well, for a start there was the washing machine, the water pump and the iron. We had to use a generator for these things but the noise and the fumes destroyed the peace of our valley as well as the lining of my lungs. But AA batteries alone couldn’t run such power hungry items. Oct./05
In The Azores ~ Onwards To Faial And Pico ~ by Giovanni Giusti - Peter Café Sport is the heart of Faial: the meeting point of yachters crossing the Atlantic, where they can swap their yachting stories and show their yachting tans. While in the harbour there is an obvious hierarchy of size and fanciness among the yachts, here the retired couple courageously sailing their 18-footer can schmooze on an equal standing with the spoiled scion on the 3-masted ship in search of life’s meaning with his boat full of hanger-ons. Around Peters lies Horta, a miniature city on the miniature island of Faial, Azores, Portugal. Jun/05
Interview With Pedro Sarasqueta ~ Answering Questions About Investing In Panama ~ by Matthew Atlee - One of the first persons I met after starting at the magazine was Pedro Sarasqueta. He’s become an excellent resource for me and many expats on how and why to invest in Panama. Pedro was the first contact for many of the expats that now live in the residential development Altos del Maria. He is the best I’ve seen at getting you, the expat, from A to B to Z in Panama, so he’s someone you should talk to if you are thinking about moving to Panama or even just visiting with an idea of staying. A little on his background: Pedro graduated with a Master’s degree in Geology from Christian Albrecht Universität in Kiel, Germany; he speaks fluent German and English; he worked as a customs agent with his father when he returned to Panama from Germany in 1984 Oct./05
Ireland’s Cosy Southeast ~Ireland's Warmest And Driest Spot ~ by Deirdre Nuttall - When people see Ireland’s rugged, spectacular west coast, they are often so overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of it all that they sell their homes and move, sure that their life is going to be filled with rainbows and ocean waves and red-haired beauties and great Guinness outside thatched pubs. Nov./05
Irish expatriate reveals: Seven things I wish I'd done before I moved overseas - Seven things I wish I'd done before I moved overseas - (1) Organize your cash, (2) Keep your credit cards, (3) Pay electronically, (4) Use the credit union, (5) Set up your own U.S. phone/fax number, (6) Renew you IDs and (7) Bring your adapters.. By Lief Simon
Is The Grass Greener? - Is The Grass Greener? - The focal point of downtown Grenada is of course the plaza or the Parque Colon. It is the pride of the city and very clean. There are kiosks scattered around the plaza selling soft drinks and all manner of tourist items. Everyone we encountered was very pleasant and not “pushy”. You can rent a horse-drawn carriage here that will take you on a tour of the city. A variety of hotels and restaurants line the square. We found these to be adequate for a tourist city, and several were very good. Most seem to be run or owned by expats from all over the world. May/07

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Island Fever ~ Moving To Fiji ~ by Susan Rungo-de Geus - We had this crazy dream. It’s a common one … a captivating one even. But one that was, for most people, but a dream. The dream was to pack up and take off and live on a beautiful South Pacific island. Islands that seem to float, adrift, on impossibly blue seas. Places of paradise untouched by the ravages of industrial man. For us, this is a dream we dream while we are awake. Jan/06
Japanese And Western Dojo(s) ~ Observations Made By A Westerner Who Lived In Japan With A Master ~ by Dr. Jason Armstrong - What is it like to test for a belt in Japan as a Westerner? Or to live with a Master? This article will try to provide brief insights by reflecting on my time in Japan between 1995 and 2002. I will also reflect on short-term visits to Japan made by my Californian students to test for Dan ranks. I was fortunate enough to have spent part of my time in and around Japan as an “uchi-deshi” – a live in student of a master. On arriving in Japan my comparisons of East vs. West martial arts came from a somewhat experienced viewpoint since I had already been training in Japanese martial arts for more than 10 years, competed at an international level, and had my own dojo operating in California. April/05
Japanese Citizenship - On Your Own ~ by Ahmad Tijani - I've lived in Japan for about seven years which is considered a long time by Japanese people and non-Japanese alike. It is considered a long time because most people don't come here to stay but rather to experience living in "First World" Asia and to earn a bit of money. I had always wanted to live outside the States and had long thought about the possibility of permanently living outside the United States. I wasn't sure where to look but in middle school and high school most of my best friends were from Asia as minorities tended to stick together in my school. May/05
Journeys Around Afghanistan ~ Undiscovered Beauty ~ by Brandy Bauer - Sometimes people ask me about what it’s like to live in Afghanistan, expecting a revelation of sorts as to how some people are able to forge a life here. And while there’s no surefire guarantee how you will react to the place, what I have learned is this: in Afghanistan, what looks outwardly simple often belies a complexity that only surfaces upon careful consideration. Take the Hindu Kush, for example. Nov./05
Karma And The Coast ~ In Peru ~ by El Vagabundo - It had been a long, strange trip indeed. In search of gainful employment I had circumnavigated the globe in six months. My itinerary read like this: Bogotá to Caracas to L.A. to Hong Kong. Two months of work, then off to Baghdad, Basra, and Nasiriyah, Iraq. Four months later: Kuwait, London, New York, Lima, Bogotá and home. Along the way I was offered more work in Afghanistan, Uruguay, Valladolid. Aug./05
Kwajalein - Marshall Islands, Land of Tomorrow - Marshall Islands, Land of Tomorrow - Want to move to a Pacific Paradise? Expatriate tax-status rules apply, the jobs are low-paying by Stateside standards, but many of the locals consider that the perks more than make up for the low wages. To see where Kwajalein is located, we provide a map - plus we also have a section on the Marshall Islands on our website
Lessons Of The High Caparaó ~ In Brazil ~ by Shane Jackson - My wife wanted to go visit with her mother and show off the latest baby. Needed to inspect the apartment, global warming has bought giant sized hail stones to Belo Horizonte. We had sustained some damage, golf ball sized hail, heretofore unheard of in this part of the tropics. It had tore down some awnings on the veranda. We thought we might have a family reunion at the Parque Nacional Serra do Cipó but few could make it. Dec./05
Letter From Cornwall - Letter From Cornwall - I was looking for a quiet, inspirational place to write, a place far removed from the expense, noise and crowds of London. ‘Why not Cornwall?’ I thought, with that memory of the beach below the cliffs stuck in my mind. As things turned out, I came for a break and stayed for two years. I was seduced by landscape and seascape, by the lure of mythology and romantic legends. But the reality of life in Cornwall turns out to be both more and less than anyone could imagine
Life In A Dominican Beach Town ~ An American In The Dominican Republic ~ by Elizabeth Roebling - At 6 in the morning, I take my steaming cup of strong Dominican café con leche out to the porch and survey the sea. I have another hour and half before the local commuter traffic, on scooters, quads, pick-ups and buses, starts the parade on the paved beach road in front of the house. It is a wonderful quiet time, as I watch the sea. My awesome appreciation for it is only matched by my daily amazement at the number of times that the mosquitos have bitten me during the night. They are a different sort than in the States, quietier, more laid back, dancing the bachante rather than dive bombing and singing rather sweetly. It is hard to begrudge them a few drops of blood. Feb/05
Life in Argentina ~ Not Taking Into Account The Devaluation Or Political Situation ~ By Jaime Russell - Jaime Russell is married to an Argentinean and has spent the last couple of years in the regional capital of Jujuy. She writes about her experiences in Argentina and points out how different things are in the interior of the country from the troubles in Buenos Aires. Argentina has become a very popular destination for Latin Americans and Europeans. The country has a lot of bargains for those who know where to look: real estate in the south being one of the most popular areas for investors. If you just want to get a feel for Argentina the above article will get you started. April/03
Life In India Without The Trappings Of Power ~ Getting Around Power ~ by Manju Dubey - India when viewed through the eyes of a Westerner is quaint, archaic, mystic and charming on the one hand. On the other, it is a mosquito-ridden, poverty-ridden and full of religious zealots. But to me India is a home like none other. Travelling within the country fills me with pride and marvel: the uniqueness of this beautiful land which is so rich in culture. These are oft-repeated cliches from Indian authors. But the mystic, the charm and the cultural diversity are what make India today what it is. Dec./04
Life In Mexico - Moving To A New Sense ~ by Jan Morgan - For two years now, my husband, Fred, and I, have lived in Mexico. It has been such an interesting time…I can’t remember any other short span in my life which offered such diversity, wonder, and sense of peace as these last years have. May/05
Life In New Zealand ~ Six Months Later ~ by Rick Adams - They say if you do something every day for two weeks it becomes a habit. We’ve been in Aotearoa (the native Maori name for New Zealand meaning Land of the Long White Cloud) for about six months now. Having moved from the American Southwest to the Southern Hemisphere in June we (almost) feel like we belong here. And like a marriage it sometimes seems like it’s been six years…but other times like six days. It all depends on what we’re doing at the time. When we’re in the middle of doing the day-to-day things everyone does we sometimes feel like we’re still back in the “old country”, the exception being that we can rejoice that Wal-Mart hasn’t found its way here yet. Other times we feel like we’re on an extended vacation in a very magical land filled with new things to see around every corner. Dec./04
Life In New Zealand...So Far~ Cars And Fish ~ by Rick Adams - Since my first article I’ve gotten a number of e-mails asking a number of questions about New Zealand. “What’s it like to shop there? How much do groceries cost? What kind of clothing styles do people wear?” “What’s it like driving there?” and things like that. Most of them are signed by; you guessed it, not men. And that’s okay. I reply to all of my e-mails - even if your AOL browser marks them as spam and deletes them - I do reply and I do my best to tell people what it’s like to live here (after asking my wife of course). Nov./04
Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Six Months Down ~ by Elizabeth Roebling - It’s the end of my six-month’s trial. I have already postponed my return trip to the States once but I leave in two weeks, to tie up loose ends, see friends and family, and shop. I am delighted with my reluctance to leave. Although I told everyone that I was definitely moving here, to the Dominican Republic, I reserved in my mind the right to fail. I had left home before, like an eight-year old with my belongings wrapped in a kerchief on a stick, only to return for dinner, or rather within a year. But I know that this time, I have succeeded. I have made a life for myself here. Jun/05
Lifeboat ~ A Story From Phuket, Thailand ~ by Steve Rosse - In his pre-Phuket life Murray was a Wall street investment banker, with a designer label wife, an athletic sixteen-year-old son in prep school and an anorexic fourteen-year-old daughter in therapy. He was good at his job; the Reagan years were good to him, and by his fortieth birthday he was quite wealthy. On that day he drove his wife up to Newport to show her a birthday present he'd bought himself. It was a 51 foot Jeanneau yacht named Fixed Interest, and Murray said he was ready to retire and show his wife the world. Jun/05
Little Things on a Big Island - Little Things on a Big Island - Moving to another country one can expect a bit of culture shock. However, when my family and I decided to seize an opportunity to live in Australia we were fairly certain we could adapt easily. After all there is no language barrier and the culture is decidedly similar to the United States. What we found was that it was the little things that took us by surprise, things we hadn’t considered or prepared for. Oct./06
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Live and Work in America - Visa Information - Live and Work in America - Visa Information ~ Many types of visas are available to those wishing to emigrate to the USA. There are two types most commonly used for individuals seeking to live and work in America. These are the E2 Treaty visa and the L1 business related visa. Jack Osborn of Hadleigh International provides detailed descriptions of these visas and explanations of their use.

Live and Work in America - Real Estate in Central Florida - Live and Work in America - Real Estate in Central Florida ~ If you have ever visited The United States of America it is impossible not to notice that it is truly the land of opportunity. First class education and healthcare are available. Property ownership and business investments are positively encouraged. Retirement, travel and recreational activities are all very well catered for. Of the 52 States in America Florida is probably the most well known and loved. By George La Pierre

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Live On Margarita Island On $800 A Month? - Answers To Questions ~ by Scott Boswell - Retire to the Caribbean on $800 a Month? ...is this a true story or fiction? There have been several articles published about Margarita Island, Venezuela in the last few months. (Margarita Island is located in the Southern Caribbean, just off the northern coast of Venezuela - it is the State of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela). One such article suggested that you could retire to this island on $800 a month. Mar/05
Living Abroad On Bush Dollars ~ Sinking Dollar ~ By Bonnie Burns - Unprecedented numbers of Americans are contemplating moving abroad since the November 2004 Presidential election. People whose ancestors risked everything to migrate to America a couple generations ago are seriously considering abandoning US soil. Reverse migration by those considered fortunate to live in ‘the land of the free’ is almost inconceivable. Yet, inquiries from the USA to foreign residency websites and the very website you are now reading have increased substantially. Sadly, the bleak reality many Americans who are thinking of leaving will face is they lack the freedom to choose where to live their lives. The reason is the Bush dollar. Feb/05
Living Abroad with Children: It’s Easier Than You Think - Maura Madigan, her husband, and their two-year-old daughter are currently living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Maura writes that friends and relatives think it's outrageous to move and travel abroad with children. Their friends keep urging them to settle in the US. Maura's article focuses on the benefits for children living an international life, such as increased cultural awareness and tolerance of differences. The article helps to dispel some of the misconceptions and fears surrounding life outside the USA. At the end of the article is a link to Directmoving.com®, a new resource to call upon when people are faced with moving their children abroad.
Living And Retiring In Panama ~ The Haven Of The 21st Century ~ by Phillip Townsend - Home to Central America's most vibrant and attractive capitals (Panama City), Panama is slightly larger than the state of Florida. Bordered by the Caribbean Seas and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of those places that can seduce you through its sheer natural beauty. The seemingly endless stretches of picturesque coastline, lush green valleys, near-perfect weather and friendly people make it one of the most livable places in the world. If you like Florida, the Caribbean and South America, you'll love Panama. Aug./05
Living and Working Abroad - Living and Working Abroad - The decision to become an expatriate, to pack your bags and leave your home country is an enormous and very far reaching one...but a recent BBC report revealed just how popular a decision living and working abroad has become, particularly for UK residents. April/06
Living and Working in Fiji -Living and Working in Fiji - When I was reseaching an island to move to, Fiji kept popping up in the top five for cost of living, quality of life and friendliness of the people. But living in L.A. at the time, I knew I wanted a slower pace. To be on island time.
Living In Boquete, Panama ~ A Day In Boquete ~ by Kent McNaughton - My day begins at 7am. Time to feed the cat. OK, it really began about 6am when the sky lightened enough to call it day and the cat knows it’s time to begin the morning badgering, which will continue until she has been fed at 7am. Tika’s the cat’s name. Hates everyone but me, but now and then I’ll get a snarl, a bite, or a paw swipe, too. Jul/05
Living In Bulgaria ~ What You Should Look Out For ~ By Simeon Mitropolitski - There are many things to see and do in Bulgaria: the Valley of the Roses, skiing in the mountains, and relaxing on the beaches. As a place to move to it is not an obvious choice, but the country is slowly integrating itself into the European Union and this should lead to greater stability and wealth. If you want to know about what you need to do in order to survive in Bulgaria the above article will be your guide. April/03
Living in Fiji - Island Fever - Living in Fiji - Island Fever - We had this crazy dream. It’s a common one … a captivating one even. But one that was, for most people, but a dream. Pack up and take to live on a the South Pacific island. Splendid islands that seem to float, adrift, on impossibly blue seas. Places of paradise untouched by the ravages of industrial man. For us, this is a dream we dream while we are awake. April/06
Living In Gascony! - Magical France ~ by Rosemary Jaworsky - For some of you, Gascony is the tale of dÁrtagnan and the 3 musketeers, but for those of us privileged to have found this beautiful and as yet, truly unspoilt part of SW France, it is paradise.. May/05

Living In Ireland ~ Making Ireland Home ~ by Dhara Baiden - he memory is vivid: my Northern Irish traveling companion, Steven, and I were on a train from Verona, Italy chatting candidly about our six months with Up with People and the various adventures we had encountered as backpackers. A romance seemed inevitable as our trust and respect for each other matured throughout train journeys, ancient ruins, stays at hostels, and all the other delights that come with nomadic student travel. Aug/04
Living In Italy - Beyond the Illusion - Living In Italy - Beyond the Illusion ~ Italy has never ceased to captivate people from other countries, especially speakers of English. They begin to see their former homes as sunless and dull, their former lives as restricted and puritanical. They see themselves changing in expected ways, becoming perhaps more alive, even hedonistic or, in other instances, more scholarly or more deeply religious. For a few the changes are intimidating, but often the newcomer begins to see Italy as a new kind of home and looks for ways to stay longer or permanently By Ruth Halcomb Mar/06
Living in Mexico - Living in Mexico - Puerto Vallarta offers an easy transition, by Polly Vicars. From the May/Jun 95 issue of Transitions Abroad -
Living in Mexico for about $350 per month: Balancing Wants and Needs- Spartan but Sublime - Jerry Draughon is a 66 year-young retiree from the University of Florida. He lives alone, likes to fish, dance, write, and sell items from Mexico on the Internet. "It helps my income, but it's not needed to get by," he says. "I have fun and enjoy as much as I can." Originally from North Carolina, he has lived most of his life in Florida. Other than his army travels for Uncle Sam, he hadn't been anywhere until he discovered Mexico ... great weather ... great people ... great times ... always something going on. "These are a fun people!" says aka Mexicojerry. " Just love it!!" There's also an Editor's Note on Medical Services.
Living In New Zealand - Living In New Zealand - New Zealand comes to the fore in countries you might want to consider if you want to "Escape from America.” Not only is the country beautiful in a physical sense but many of the problems being encountered in the U.S. today are simply not present in New Zealand.
Living in New Zealand - Chapter 8 - More Questions ~ by Rick Adams - Recently an alert reader sent me a note pointing out that in my previous articles here I had not answered many important questions about the more important things about living in New Zealand. Knowing that he was probably speaking for several other alert readers I thought I’d answer his thoughtful and weighty queries here in an easy to follow “Q and A” format. The author, for reasons you will soon divine, will remain anonymous so we (meaning I) can have some good-natured fun, but thanks Bob! Mar/05
Living In San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina ~ Real Estate And Life In Bariloche ~ by Douglas Harris - I guess the memory-legend-true myth of our trip to Bariloche will always be “Let’s sell everything and live here” this after about an hour looking out over Lake Nahuel Huapi. Snowy peaks surround this lake of indescribable blue. The water so pure you could drink it straight with no harm. The air is so clean, it recalls a kind of genetic memory of a time when pristine actually described something in your life. We, in the USA, live in a world of varying shades of gray. Dec./04
Living in Slovakia - Living in Slovakia - For about 7 years we have been searching the world for a place to live an easier, less constricted lifestyle, longing to find a more basic and natural way of life than in our home country Holland. During those years we have visited other western countries like Australia, Canada, and the US only to find out that the rules for immigration are so restricting. This is understandable from their economic point of view: wanting your labour or your money, but to us this would have meant less freedom instead of more. April/06
Living in “Strange and wonderful” Budapest - Where the living is increasingly pleasant...and still very cheap - Budapest, where the living is increasingly pleasant...and still very cheap - "The best arrangement I ever had in this city of 2 million was living a block from the river off Szabadság Bridge, just west of the Hotel Gellért on Bartók Bela. It was an elaborate, dusty three-bedroom apartment with 18-foot-tall ceilings and a living room the size of a fine restaurant, and I got the luxury of walking across the Danube each morning on my way to work. I shared the place with two colleagues, for a total of $160 a month. On warm spring nights, we would open the huge windows to the street below, an endless circus of squeaking trams and honking Ladas, and let the Danubian breeze flow through while we conjured the ghost of Bartók and let his spooky Gypsy string quartets play through the boom box. On $800 a month, I lived better than I have in San Francisco, New Orleans, or Washington on $3,000." .

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. Living In Sweden ~ A Pint-size Guide To Stockholm ~ by Darren Packman - It’s not easy finding a Swedish pub in the country’s capital. In fact, there isn’t one, and believe you me I’ve looked. For the past five years I’ve lived as an English expat in Sweden working as an export manager for a British Brewery – a job that has required me to travel around much of the country and in particular the capital to drink in pubs. Jun/05
Living in Taiwan - Working in Taiwan: An expatriates story - Two and a half years in Taiwan gave Mark Cannon some interesting experiences to relate - Mark is currently working in the Los Angeles television industry with the goal of returning to Asia to make documentaries ~ more
Living In The Azores ~Life Off The Coast Of Portugal ~ by Giovanni Giusti - Deirdre and I both work via the Internet, so we decided to spend some years moving around the world and experiencing new places and cultures, a few months in each. Our first stop was São Miguel, the largest island of the Azores. Here’s my account of our 3 months there. Next stop – the smaller island of Faial, the international yachting meeting point. Our friend Matthias has recently changed jobs. He used to buy used Mercedes sedans in his native Germany for Azorean taxi drivers, drive them down to Lisbon and have them shipped over to São Miguel. April/05

Living In The Philippines ~ Two Years In The Philippines ~ by Larry Tadeyeske - Tired of the rat-race that America has become? Tired of being run-down by women dominated by greed and material objects and who jump into bed with your best friend? Then try something different, there is a place where things move at a slow pace, where women are feminine and lady-like, and the cost of living is a lot less. The weather is warm year-round, white sandy beaches are everywhere with coconut palms gently swaying in the breeze. Crystal clear waters, you can see the bottom 15 feet deep. June/04
Living In TheValley of Longevity in Ecuador - Living In TheValley of Longevity in Ecuador - Vilcabamba and the nearby villages continue to cast their spell on savvy world travellers who recognise a unique location with unusual benefits when they see one. The highly touted health benefits derived from the energy fields of intersecting ley lines seem to bear out the legends. In talking with many newly relocated gringos I hear stories of increased vigor and decreased aches and pains. It’s amazing how many people I hear from who have vague plans to move here upon their retirement. But, like everywhere else in the world where the countryside is beautiful and the living is easy, progress is inexorable. So my advice is “Don’t wait much longer or you will miss the boat”. By Andre Grossenbacher Mar/06
Living In Venezuela ~ Merida And Margarita Island ~ by Christopher Hyland - For those who are recently off the boat, so to speak, the best place to start in Venezuela is Merida. Merida is a small city, relatively safe and has a lot for the newcomer to see and do. It is also one of the least-expensive parts of Venezuela. Merida has a lot of inexpensive posadas to pass the night and healthy but inexpensive restaurants. If you go to Merida, expect some great service. A few months ago while visiting Merida, I went to the Whiskeria Bar on Urdaneta Avenue. Dec./04
Living Life in a Turkish Tourist Town - Living Life in a Turkish Tourist Town - I wake up every day knowing that I live in one of the most lovely places in the world. That, in spite of the invasion of thousands of people who have arrived these past few years to buy into our quality of life. Fortunately, I arrived in Bodrum, Turkey in the late eighties. Little did I realize then that I would still be here 20 years later. I am not the first foreigner to have been lulled into the Lotus Eating syndrome in Bodrum, Turkey. Hundreds of foreigners arrived before I. By Priscilla Windsor Brown Mar/06
Living On A Boat - One Woman's Transition To Living Onboard A Boat - By Jillian Simensky - The summers are filled with activity. The boatyard fills with seasonal boaters, friends we see only for those glorious months. Spending the weekends on the bay, or a trip to Fire Island instantly washes away the residue of the week's stress. Starting the day off with a cup of coffee on the deck, feeding the ducks and swans that gather noisily at the waterline makes all the difference in dealing with the upcoming day at work.
Living On Antigua And Barbuda ~ Interview With Greg Urlwin ~ by Susan Noyce - A life at sea sounds like a dream to many. Others would wish for a mixture of land and ocean. Ferrying people and cargo between Antigua and Barbuda, Greg Urlwin has found the perfect blend. In the early 80's, Urlwin decided he wanted to follow in his uncle's wake, and sail to the Caribbean. Jan/06
Living On The Edge ~ Bolts From The Blue ~ by Jurgen Klemann - A while ago, the World Bank published a report on the most dangerous places to live on earth. That report by the World Bank defines places as dangerous to live when they’re threatened by natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. According to that report, the award of being the most dangerous place on earth to live goes to Taiwan. Seventy three percent of Taiwan’s population are threatened by at least three natural disasters. Jun/05
Living The International Life As A ‘PT’ ~ More About Living In Costa Rica ~ by Rex Freeman - It wasn’t too long ago that, for me, life was a hum drum ‘status quo’ existence which was far underperforming my own personal expectations of what I had envisioned for myself in my youth. How many of us feel ‘trapped’, or at best ‘limited’ by life and how we have positioned ourselves in it? Of course as much as we try to look elsewhere for causes, we only have ourselves to blame. April/05
Local Guide Solves Migration Dilemma ~ Moving To Australia ~ by Liz Sharp - When Louisa and Robert Dawdy sold their property and business in the UK and made the life-changing move to the Gold Coast with their three children, they did not expect the challenges that lay ahead. Almost 18 months after migrating, Ms Dawdy said the move had been the hardest thing the family had ever done: “we expected to pick up where we had left off – we sold up everything we had in England and took it for granted that everything would fall into place over here”. Dec./04
Long Way From Florida ~ The Isle Of Skye, Scotland ~ by Rita Shannon Koeser - “For nobody born in any other parts of the world will choose this country for their residence...” said Dr. Samuel Johnson about the Isle of Skye in his book, “A Journey To The Western Islands of Scotland” published in 1775 after his famous trip there with his biographer, James Boswell. I often thought of this after I moved to the Isle of Skye from Florida. Yes, I was born in another part of the world, quite a different part of the world. But with all due respect to Dr. Johnson, I did choose the Isle of Skye for my residence and never regretted it. Aug/04
Looking At Property On Contadora Island ~ Exploring The History And Landscape Of An Island ~ By Matthew Atlee - The Villas at Contadora is a great place to buy an affordable second home. The island is peaceful and private: no hassles here. If you want a hideway in Latin America then this is the place for you. The villas are tucked into a hillside and surrounded by palm trees, bamboo and exotic plantings. The island has nice restaurants and the beaches are clean and private. You want to unwind, then you should visit the Villas At Contadora. April/03
Looking Down the Barrel of My Second Irish Winter-Settling In - Lori is the mother of two living in Dublin, Ireland, going on two years. For Lori, the thought of settling in, planting roots in a foreign land, starting anew in every aspect, began with apprehension. Lori's concerns deeply reflect on the concerns shared by all people of a postmodern culture. We're a transient people, moving on average every five years. Lori is about to experience her second Irish winter, a prospect made more foreboding by the strange land she's trying to settle into. But now, after a year, she says, "All of my realizations have persuaded me to get past my American - Expat - anthropology lovin’ cut-and-dried preconceptions and start understanding the real Ireland."
Lunigiana ~ Tuscany’s Hidden Gem ~ by Bill Breckon - The scenery, with steep-sided valleys wooded with chestnut and European oak and overlooked by mountain crags and ruined fortresses, is unexpected and breath-taking, yet the unspoilt villages and towns of Lunigiana are close to the sea and the resorts of the Golf of the Poets (where Byron and Shelley stayed) and less than an hour from the marvellous walled city of Lucca and from Pisa airport. And the nearby autostrade take you to Florence in less than two hours. April/05
Making A Move To Fortaleza, Brazil ~ Some Advice ~ by John Mueller - Living somewhere is much different than visiting. You have to learn how to survive day to day living; shopping, cooking, dealing with the electric and phone companies, the bank, restaurants and all the other things that come with life. Realizing this, I made a decision to try it temporarily before actually taking the final steps. I've now been here two months. While I won’t go into the actual differences, I have learned many things which I will pass on. Jul/05
Making Choices - Trying to Pick a New Country to Live In - Making Choices - Trying to Pick a New Country to Live In - There are opportunities everywhere. I’ve heard from reliable sources that no one, I repeat, no one is supplying fresh produce or vegetables on any of the American Virgin Islands. Produce has to shipped into the Virgins from afar at great shipping cost. (causing the available produce in V.I. markets to be high in price and dated in flavor.) The reason for the lack of locally grown produce, or so we’ve been told, is a scarcity of water. There are several ways to grow fresh vegetables hydroponically that utilize low water-consumption methods. As a matter of fact, upon hearing about that lack of fresh produce in the Virgins I spent several days reading about hydroponic methods and thinking about what it would take to set up such a venture. It was a rather intriguing few days. It would be lots of hard work, but in our opinion it would be fun, in addition to it’s having the potential of being extremely lucrative. There are numerous nearby islands that would also be interested in purchasing fresh produce. The venture would take some serious research. Hydroponics is a science; but it isn’t rocket science and we believe that anyone with a brain could learn what is required to be successful. by Roger Gallo
Making Choices - Trying to Pick a New Country to Live In - Part Two - Trying to Pick a New Country to Live In - Part Two - Last month we looked at the subtleties in making judgments about an expatriate destination. We saw that while a country like Belgium has excellent schools, high culture, fine art, good food, great beer and all of the amenities we might desire, it doesn't have the open spaces, excellent real estate prices and low population density of a country like Belize. Which is better? - Escape From America Editor Roger Gallo provides more wit and wisdom in part two of this inquiry.
Margarita: Mr Butcher - Margarita: Mr Butcher - Here’s the thing that makes this story worth telling. How many times have we run into a Spanish speaker in America who was struggling to convey a message and we simply got frustrated and thought to ourselves…if they are going to be in America they should learn to speak the language! Jul/06
Margarita: The Cook's Tale - Margarita: The Cook's Tale - Needless to say I was floored by the quality of this food and the prices. I really hadn’t noticed until now. I had always done my guestimates of prices, which gets me pretty close, but until you get the old calculator down and really crunch the numbers it just doesn’t hit home. Jun/06
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
Margarita Island: A Woman’s Point of View - Margarita Island: A Woman’s Point of View - This island is beautiful-warm and inviting like the people. The Margaritans genuinely care about our perception of their island and are wonderfully welcoming and hospitable. We have been looked after by both natives and fellow adventurers and whilst this place isn’t for everyone, everyone is welcome. By Cindie Baxter May/06
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
Mazatlan, Mexico ~ Almost Forgotten but Never Gone - Mazatlan, Mexico - Art Jones is a normal kind of guy who spent most of his adult life in Alaska, first building, then maintaining the Trans Alaska Pipeline. In the 90s, he took early retirement and headed south to warmer climates, looking for a place to settle. After Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Belize, and much of Mexico, he found Mazatlan. For decades, Mazatlan has been a favorite place for expats. According to Art, however, Mazatlan is ready to be discovered, again.
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Mediterranean living on the cheap gas for 60¢ a gallon; utilities less than $400 per year - Click Here - Year round sunshine, golden beaches & crystal blue waters hardly ever too cold for a swim... this is Cyprus, a Mediterranean island nudging up against the Middle East. It's a holiday haven that doubles as an expatriate hideaway. In fact, it's one of the cheapest places in the world to live a Mediterranean island lifestyle. By Steenie Harvey
Mexico: Death of an Infant in Oaxaca - Mexico: Death of an Infant in Oaxaca - Daniel Perez Gonzalez was a beautiful baby. His parents Flor and Jorge thought so; my wife Arlene and I agreed. Few are able to share our certainty, though, because we were among the very few to see him alive. Daniel was born in one of Oaxaca’s well-known clinics. I welcomed him into the world along with Arlene, our then 13-year-old daughter Sarah, and Daniel’s abuelita (grandmother) Chona. Jul/06
Mexico: On the Outside, Looking In - Mexico: On the Outside, Looking In - Patience is the main characteristic a gringo must develop to survive in Mexico. . . From the May/Jun 98 issue of Transitions
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Moldova ~ A Small Wonder And Information On Upcoming Tour To Romania ~ by Kevin Stillmock - When I came to for a (never-to-be) business meeting in Chisinau (pronounced kishy-now) I wasn't sure quite what to expect. The travel agent who sold me the ticket, strangely advised me several times to abandon my plans and go somewhere else. Most of my friends and aacquaintances were confused just as to where it was that I was going to in the first place. On several occasions I was asked if I was worried about getting malaria while in Africa, I was also chastised for making up the name of a fake country to protect my anonymity and questioned if the idea to come to Moldova came to me after hearing about it in a Marx Brother movie. April/05
More Global Nomadic Housing For Expatriates - At The Edge - Living In A Shipping Container on the New Zealand Coast - "There are three bedrooms, two lofts, internal gardens for food growing, passion fruit and kiwi fruit vines throughout, and most importantly a flying fox and several swings inside. The kitchen looks out onto the Pacific Ocean (Moana Nui a Kiwa) a mere 30m away and the shower/washing room, which is 4.8 by 4.8 m2, has a Jasmine plant, hops and vines and a waterfall which is active when it rains."
More On Living In Joao Pessoa ~ Brazil's Best Kept Secret ~ by Richard Conti - We were so lucky last year while vacationing in Natal, Brazil. However, Natal had little to do with our luck as we were not all that impressed with the goings on there or the general area for that matter. After hearing so much about beautiful Northeast Brazil we had actually became a bit discouraged about what we had heard and read as none of it seemed to be true. Jan/06
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

Moving To Canada ~ Choosing The Right Destination ~ by Thelma O’ Connor - You’ve decided to move to Canada but before you go you must choose a destination in which to settle. Canada, with over 10 million square kilometers of territory, is the second largest country in the world, with many wonderful cities, towns and rural communities beckoning the newcomer. The vastness of this country makes choosing a destination all that more difficult. Do you choose to live near the ocean, in the mountains, in a large city, on the prairies, or in the lake regions? Suddenly, choosing somewhere seems overwhelming! June/04
Move To Canada: Live Tax Free - by David Lesperance - If you have ever cosidered moving to Canada this article will be of extreme interest. In looking at Canada as a possible destination, there are two main considerations; qualifying for permanent residence and tax planning. It may come as a surprise that the new immigrant to Canada can have definite tax advantages. This article discusses those advantages as well as the varying level of immigrant qualifications.

Moving To Canada - Ten Tips For Survival ~ by Thelma O’ Connor - Alone in Canada: Ten tips for survival. In Canada, you have to start all over again, build a new life, make new friends and find your place in a new community. This is a challenge all newcomers face, but if you come here alone – with no close family or friends to help and support you - then this challenge may seem even more daunting for you. May/04

Moving To Canada ~ Making A Plan ~ by Thelma O’ Connor -By now you may feel you know Canada well, from surfing the internet, or from travel books and news items you’ve read. You’ve applied for your Permanent Resident (PR) visa and know it could take up to 2 years to receive it. You’ve been waiting what seems like an eternity and you don’t feel like waiting any longer. So you’ve decided to throw caution to the wind and leave early to start your new life in Canada. Aug/04
Moving To Charente - Living In Rural France - Moving To Charente - Living In Rural France - Above the ground floor there were steps leading to the grenier, where thick ancient beams held up the old tiled roof. The attic walls would need fixing. We ducked below hanging curtains of cobwebs to check out the small finished bedroom at the end, that lay hidden behind a rough cinderblock wall. It was usable, with nice large arched windows. ...magnificent overhead beams, some ancient, some newer, in every ceiling. Steps down lead to a huge great room with fireplace, and a modest typical French kitchen at one end. By Diana Kingham
Moving To Chile, Part Two ~ Chile Measured Up! ~ by Bonnie and Gary Paulsson - Wow-and-a-Half! We have had the most amazing month! First of all, a big Chilean "Hola!" to all of our new-found friends. We do not want to forget anyone. We have received emails from people living all over the world - from the US to Latvia as well as England, Afghanistan, India and...Dec./05
Moving To Chile, Part Three ~ Feliz y Prospero Año Nuevo! ~ by Bonnie and Gary Paulsson - What a momentous and unexpectedly poignant year we have just finished wrapping up and storing away! We hope this bit of correspondence from our home in the heart of Chile finds each and every one of you healthy and happy! Hopefully you have been enjoying our commentary as we "struggle" to enjoy the beautiful summer days and warm nights as well. Jan/06

Moving To The Caribbean ~ Phase 1: Research And Preparation ~ by Mark Lentz - Well, I’m not the first person to decide to move to the Caribbean, and definitely won’t be the last. There probably are very few among us that haven’t considered it after a vacation there. After all, the Caribbean is one of the most scenic and friendly areas of the world. For me, that feeling of being drawn there hasn’t gone away since my first visit in 1997, and it is for that reason, among others, that has led me to moving there to start a small business. June/04
Moving to the Dominican Republic - Moving to the Dominican Republic - Our opening article on the Dominican Republic. A European secret in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has a tourist ratio of 84% Europeans and 15% North Americans. An easy country to move to and live in, the Dominican Republic contains miles of unspoiled beaches and excellent investment opportunities.

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