| ANDORRA |
| Mountain-Ringed
Andorra In The Heart Of The Pyrenees |
| - ...you may
come to escape taxation, but you’ll stay to enjoy the dramatically beautiful
landscapes and remarkably hospitable people. "High on most foreigners’
lists of reasons for living in Andorra is the total absence of serious
taxes. No income, no capital gains, no inheritance taxes. Not even a sales
or value-added tax." by Peter Dunkley From The Best of International Living
Magazine. |
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| Principality
of Andorra - The secret of Andorra |
| - Try to Imagine
this: a lush green valley... hidden from the rest of the world... yet only
a short drive from some of Europe's hottest cities. It's a secret valley
still ruled by a real prince that's been overlooked for centuries. It's
picturesque. Unregulated. Inexpensive. And best of all, there are no taxes.
Let's learn the secrets of Andorra and explain how you can live there tax-free
for only a fraction of what it's costing you to live in your own home. |
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| Real
Estate in Andorra - The Euro Tax Haven Threat |
| - Media reporting
of a new EU savings tax directive has left many people wondering whether
European tax havens could soon become obselete. The July directive requires
banks throughout Europe, including low and no tax areas such as Gibraltar,
Monaco, Malta and Andorra, to disclose bank account owner information to
their home country’s tax authority. But has some of the reporting
has been less than accurate? |
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| ANTARCTICA |
| Ice
Story - Antarctica |
| - Living and
Working on the 7th Continent - Lisa Williams has worked 31 months in Antarctica
over six seasons - she can tell you how to find a job there - if you go,
don't swim at night. |
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| ANTIGUA
& BARBUDA |
| Baking
Bread On The Island Of Antigua - A Canadian Story |
| - What happens
when you mix French bread, a Home Depot executive and a Canadian architect
together on a Caribbean island? In Antigua, this has turned out to be a
winning combination for Douglas McVicars and partner Dianne White, who've
just opened their fifth link in a chain of bread and pastry shops. |
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| Living
On Antigua And Barbuda - Interview With Greg Urlwin |
| - 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 |
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| Travels
In The Caribbean - Dominica And Antigua |
| - There is
an undeniable magic about Dominica, it hovers in the universal sound of
falling water, in the misty green mountains and vowel-heavy Creole spoken
on every village street. Take care, this region of magic is inhabited by
“jumbies”, entities who are not known for their kindness to people. |
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| US
Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Antigua and Barbuda - Another Tax
Haven Falls and the Poverty Gap Widens - Monroe What? |
| - On December
6, 2001, the governments of the United States and Antigua and Barbuda signed
an agreement for the exchange of information with respect to taxes. In
effect, the Antigua and Barbuda government will now serve as an enforcement
arm of the US Internal Revenue Service, applying US tax law to US citizens
with business there. The agreement will also restrict the economic growth
of that tiny island nation. Is it a blueprint for the future of tax havens
and some developing countries? |
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| ARGENTINA |
| Articles
On Living & Investing In Argentina |
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| ARMENIA |
| Armenian
Odyssey - Discovering The Soul Of Armenia |
| - "Oh", said
the young woman standing beside us at the baggage queue at the airport
in Yerevan, "they've changed already". Blowing kisses to the two
little girls peeking from behind bouquets of roses, she told us she lived
in Kosovo with her husband who is with the UNDP peacekeeping mission.
"I come home every three months, but children change so quickly."
I agreed it must be difficult and then she said, "But of course you know
our history. It is important that my children stay in Armenia and speak
Armenian." The young mother assumed we were visiting our family. |
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| Live
in Armenia - a place of culture, history, good people, and low cost of
living |
| - Raffi Kojian
writes, "Although Armenia probably does not cross the mind of the average
American very often, those considering retirement or life abroad would
do well to consider all this first Christian nation has to offer. With
an incredibly low cost of living, a variety of climates, choice of city
or country life, many sites to visit, virtually zero crime and one of the
world's most hospitable people, it has much to offer anyone. As part of
the Soviet Union, Armenia was one of the most prosperous and advanced parts
of the entire communist world. Now, with independence and a
depressed economy, it offers a chance to live in a Western city for very
little money." |
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| AUSTRIA |
| Amazing
Architecture - Hunderswasser Haus - Vienna |
| - Vienna is
an ancient city filled with the accumulated riches of a long history of
human civilization. Traces of culture have been found throughout the city
dating back 5,000 years, and Neolithic Age humans were found to have created
the first permanent settlements here from 3,500 to 1,800 B.C. Ancient Romans
expanded their sprawling empire to stretch to the Danube River in 15 B.C.,
only to lose control of this valuable trading city to a succession of other
invading forces. |
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The Scoop On Austrian Money Secrets - Ironclad Secrecy, First-Class Amenities…And
(If You Qualify) Instant Citizenship |
| - While you
won’t find languid tropical nights or sunkissed beaches in Austria, you
will discover that this history-drenched country is a very profitable place
to invest, do business or take up residence. What’s more, it has the world’s
most exclusive “economic citizenship” program. If you qualify, you can
obtain instant Austrian citizenship—which would give you one of the world’s
premier travel documents. |
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| Vienna:
The True Heart of Europe |
| - The swinging
city on the Danube lay at the edge of the Free World during the uneasy
decades of the communist threat, and was close enough to feel the icy breath
of the" Siberian bear". In fact between 1945 and 1955 it was divided
into sectors by the Allies just like Berlin, with the Russians making a
rare retreat in return for the Austrian neutrality. Long before the
Soviets forced their utopian ideology on the peoples of Central Europe,
Vienna lived its glory days as its unquestioned capital. Jul/06 |
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| BAHAMAS |
| Life
on Eris Island, part 3, Setting sail at long last: glorious days
in the Bahamas |
| - Marsh
Harbour is a place that feels welcoming and safe. Unlike in Nassau and
Freeport, there are no big-city bright lights, no fancy resorts or casinos,
and, most important of all, no threat of violent crime. At home aboard
Eris Island, afloat in the Bahamas, I have finally arrived in the world
of my dreams. |
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| So,
You Want To Move To The Bahamas - Through The Eyes Of A Transplanted American |
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I have compiled the following pages for your enjoyment, with the help from
my wife Andria. She is a native born Bahamian, who spent 25 years living
in the United States, while I am an American.I wrote this E-Book it to
assist people who might desire to move to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
and to better understand the people and lifestyle. The Bahamas consists
of over 700 islands of which approximately 34 are inhabited. |
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| The
Lost Continent Found on Paradise |
| - Paradise
Island is a small spit of Bahamian earth in Nassau Harbor connected to
the mainland of New Providence by two entry and exit bridges vaulting pastel
condos, resorts, and marinas. Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is also
the common name for all of New Providence. People say they’ll retire to
Nassau; students come to Nassau to party and couples are wed here. April/06 |
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| Things
Are Better On Grand Bahama |
| - Living and
investing in the Bahamas is made a lot easier when you have someone who
knows the ropes. Jerry Ritter knows the ropes better than anyone we know.
He tells us about the Grand Bahamas. It comes as a surprising to some that
the Bahamas actually consist of over 700 islands. Some of them are gems.
If we lived there and had a boat we could see them all -- one day at a
time. |
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| Residence,
Immigration & Work Permits - 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 of Escape From America we present a Special Feature from
the NewsWire on Residence, Immigration & Work Permits. Countries covered
are: Bahamas, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle
of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and Panama. An excellent resource from
a valuable newsletter. If you intend to invest offshore you need
current information from an effective source, the LowTax Online TaxWire
is as good as it gets. Their international editorial staff provides up
to date information from around the world. |
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| BALI |
| Bali:
Tropical Dream Homes |
| - Dreaming
of stealing away to some far-off land? You pack’n beach blankets
or snow skis? Will you need a crash course in Portuguese or just
a brush up on your Mandarin? When it comes to great escapes the options
are endless, there are nearly as many where, what, and whys as there are
people considering them. Sept./06 |
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| Looking
At Real Estate In Bangkok, Bali & The Philippines |
| - I then went
to Bangkok, a hot and crowded place, but my favorite city in this part
of the world, probably even ahead of Hong Kong. Poor planning got me there
in the middle of the Thai New Year, which meant everything was shut down
for a week, and I didn't get a chance to see a lot of property. On the
other hand, the whole city goes wild with a water festival; you walk down
any street and after five minutes you're completely soaked from squirt
guns and buckets of water thrown at you, day or night. It's great fun.
Bangkok reminds me of L.A. without the social problems. If you're thinking
of living in the Orient for a while, this is the place. - Doug Casey looks
for real estate in the Orient. |
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| Press
Release - Bali hotels hopeful as reservations continue |
| - As Hindu
Balinese observed the Galungan festival and Muslim Balinese welcomed their
fasting-month of Ramadhan, shops, restaurants and cafes - excepting those
closed for the dual holidays on Tuesday - were open for business as usual.
While the bombings of Oct. 1 at Kuta Square and Jimbaran Bay in Bali have
had an impact on hotel and tourism, the general effect has been minimal
relative to the devastation of Oct. 12, 2002, that nearly incapacitated
the industry, and the overall feeling that prevails appears to be one of
cautious optimism. |
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| Real
Estate in Bali – A Truly Magical Island |
| - Bali’s indigenous
population of just over 3 million welcomes around 1.5 million foreign tourists
(figures for 2004). There are almost 40,000 foreigners living or working
in Bali who are extremely happy and satisfied with their decision to be
on this magical Island. Some have learned it the hard way while others
made sure they were well informed about the location before any commitment
was made. |
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| BANGLADESH |
| Sunderbans
Once Again - In Bangladesh |
| - Since
I made a trip to the Sunderbans National Park on the Indian side last summer,
I decided to see the Bangladesh side of the park this summer. As all trips
to Sunderbans National Park in Bangladesh are by group package, it was
difficult for me as I a single foreigner to fulfill my wish. I did check
various websites and after all the crosschecking found Green Channel Tour
Operators, whose itinerary looked interesting. Jan/06 |
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