| DOMINICA |
| Analysis:
Dominica Remains an Excellent Choice for Economic Citizenship - Economic
Citizenship in Dominica |
| Economic
citizenship programs give you the opportunity to legally acquire a new
nationality quickly and simply, without major disruptions to your life.
While there are many “instant citizenship” schemes promoted on the Internet
and elsewhere, currently only five countries offer legal and clearly defined
citizenship for investment programs on a statutory basis, commonly known
as economic citizenship programs. This article focuses on Dominica. Dominica’s
economic citizenship program is based on a solid legal foundation. It is
clearly defined in the laws and in the constitution of Dominica. |
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| Dominica:
Encouraging Investment, But Not at Any Price - Investing in Dominica |
| Ms. Lucilla
Lewis of Dominica’s International Business Unit (IBU) reports that by December
1998, 173 investors had successfully applied for economic citizenship in
Dominica through the Program and a total of 341 passports have been issued,
showing the popularity of Dominica’s special fee structure for families;
a one-time payment to the Government of US$50,000 qualifies the investor,
his or her spouse and their two children (under 18 years old) for economic
citizenship. Another option is purchasing US$75,000 in 15-year bonds
and paying additional application fees. From The Best of Offshore Finance
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| Dominica
Extreme, Dominica Diving - On The Island Of Dominica |
| I
have come to Coconut Beach in Dominica, the Nature Island, volcanically
spit and shaped in the Lesser Antilles, to spend Christmas holidays with
my spouse Captain Tom. He arrived here on November 20th, delayed by scores
of mudslides that blocked passage on cliffside roads. The island suffered
the only major earthquake in its history - 6.5 on the Richter scale, the
epicenter of the quake was 10 kilometers from the east coast of the island;
the quake occurred at 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 21st. |
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| Real
Estate Investment In The Caribbean - Dominica, The "Nature" Island |
| 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. |
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| The
Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret For Expatriates - Dominica |
| 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. |
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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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| DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC |
| Articles
On Living and Investing in The Dominican Republic |
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| ECUADOR |
| AdventureView:
Rita Golden Gelman - Female Nomad Crosses The Globe Solo! |
| Rita
Gelman led a glamorous life. A successful career as a children's book author
with over 70 titles to her credit, connections in the entertainment industry,
invitations to the best parties in L. A... Then a vacation to the Galapagos
Islands awakened her long-dormant desire to explore the world. She tried
to fulfill her passion by getting a PhD in anthropology, but years later
found herself, "panting to go off somewhere." Finally she took the leap
and did it, on her own. |
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| Crisis
investing in Ecuador: Rock-bottom property prices, fabulous ocean views,
and easy living |
| “Ecuador has
it all,” I said to the group of adventure-some International Living readers
traveling with me to my adopted homeland. “Beauty, convenience, and incredibly
low cost. And right now, prices are lower than ever.” I was
having little trouble convincing this crowd. We sat at a cliff-top restaurant
and watched the Pacific stretch blue and serene to the horizon. Miles of
empty beach lay in our view. And we had just returned from inspecting Mediterranean
villas that overlook a sleepy fishing village and the sea (on offer for
only $35,000). by Gary Scott - From the Best of International Living |
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in Quito |
| Expat Vernon
Henshaw and his wife Lorna moved to Quito, Ecuador, in 1999. Prices have
risen, but the cost advantages are still real and there's that sense of
freedom he has. Vernon writes, "We found our new home for about $22,000.
A house like ours (2000 sq. ft. in a gated community) will cost about $50
- 60,000 today, but prices are still cheap compared with living in the
USA. Our property tax: $38.60, registration of our used car: $18.00; monthly
electric bill: $3.50; monthly gas bill: $2.50. Gasoline costs $1.00
per gallon. Our maid costs $3.50 per day (3 days each week, and she's
a great cook). Most of all, I love Ecuador because of the freedom I feel.
I can do essentially anything I want to, without having to negotiate a
plethora of rules and restrictions. I can make changes to my house
without a building permit; I can put in all the glass I want without violating
a building code." |
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| International
Investment Made Easy - The Sovereign Society |
| My wife Merri
and I were at Rosaspamba, Ecuador, our hacienda 5.4 miles north of the
equator as we watched a salmon sunset fade into plum wine and fall drunken
in beauty behind a razor-backed ridge. Stars awakened like diamond beacons
studded in ink. |
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| Inti,
Shamanic Wisdom From Ecuador - In Quito |
| During my
recent visit to Quito Ecuador, I had the privledge and pleasure of participating
in a small conference of Shamans and Native Healers. It was organized by
Dr. Maximilliano Moreno, director Ecotrackers. There were about ten people
in attendance, including academics in Anthroplogy and Sociology from several
countries. One particapant, a Toltec Indian from Mexico, lead the group
in a series of energy exercises. (Toltec Tai-chi!) The Shaman, currently
living in Quito, is from the same lineage as Don Juan Matus described by
Carlos Castaneda in his books. |
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| It’s
Back To The 50s…For Better Or Worse - What Life’s Been Like In Ecuador |
| Great article
about living in Ecuador and why it's such a great place to live in. Ecuador
takes people back to an earlier time, a time when the pioneering spirit
was what people longed for. Ecuador could give you that feeling you always
wanted: starting from scratch in a tough place and making a success out
of yourself nonetheless. |
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| Living
In The Valley 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”. Mar/06 |
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| My
Secrets to a Lifetime of Making Money in Overseas Real Estate |
| If we can
now buy a ranch in Argentina (or Uruguay, or New Zealand, or name your
spot,) for ten cents on the dollar of what a similar property inside
the United States would cost us, and if we can carry on commerce from anywhere
we are, how long do you imagine it's going to take your neighbor to realize
the very same thing? As one writer put it, "those folks who buy that ranch
in Argentina today are going to have grandchildren who will think they
were a genius." Gary Scott tells us more, in an article from the best of
International Living. |
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| Offshore
Living - Ecuador Offers Residency Rights In Paradise - On The Cheap |
| Ecuador has
been in the headlines lately, and none of it good. Squabbles with the International
Monetary Fund…interrupted oil exports…citizens marching in the streets.
A lot of people look at that and might decide to stay away. I look at it
and see a buying opportunity. And that’s because Ecuador is a slice of
paradise. Its short-term troubles give you a chance to buy real estate
there on the cheap. The fact is, every decade or so, Ecuador goes through
the most “civilized” civil unrest you’ll ever see. People go on strike—but
still show up to do their jobs. When/if the government changes, life goes
on. |
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| Real
Estate In Ecuador - Beachfront And Mountains |
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place that people have been asking me about lately is Ecuador. People want
to know about buying real estate in the mountains or down on the beach.
Most want to know something about the economy and what is happening with
the political situation within the country. From what I here the new president
of Ecuador is tough but many feel this is what the country needs on the
short-term. If you think you might want to buy something in South America,
then for the dollars, Ecuador might be the place to check out. |
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| The
Black Sheep Inn - An Ecological Inn |
| 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. |
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| The
Utopian EcoVillage Network in Ecuador |
| The Utopian
Village Network in Ecuador is an intentional community with the goal of
self-sufficiency. The UVNE is part of a network of intentional communities
throughout the world linked with similar values to support each other for
the creation of a new society. The basic intention of the Utopian EcoVillage
Network is to be a pilot model demonstration of how to live in a real New
World consciousness of sharing on all levels. The village in Ecuador is
succeeding in their goal of harmony with life, and they are seeking others
with like mind. |
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| EGYPT |
| A
Place in the Sun: Renting a Flat in Cairo - Moving to Cairo |
| Cairo
is an unpredictable city. It is a place where life moves both quickly
and slowly and one must find the rhythm quickly if one wishes to not only
survive but to live well. Once one finds a place to live one feels more
at ease. One has a base of operations from which to sally out against
the magnificent and ancient streets, which teem and seethe in ways alien
to the western mind. With this information however you should be
able to quickly and efficiently locate and rent a flat. |
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| Jumping
Ship On The Nile - Seeking Relief From Pharaonic Egypt |
| From
the deck I could see a jumble of dark wooden buildings with one brilliant
blue door of a tourist shop blazing beneath a white mosque. The adjacent
tourist street was well defined by overhead awnings. In short, just the
sort of town for wandering and in truth just the right time for a little
relief from the overwhelming grandeur of the Pharaohs. Having crouched
in the tunnel of Cheop's Pyramid, stood like ants in the shadow of Ramesses
II at Abu Simbel, sailed to Philae and marveled at lesser temples, each
worthy of a trip to Egypt, I was on monument overload. |
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| Notes
From The Egyptian Desert - Adventure In The Desert |
| About
two hours out of Cairo on the road to Bahariya Oasis, we turn east into
the desert. At first it’s what is called “black desert”. Billions of tiny
pebbles and ancient shells have worked their way to the surface and cover
the sand in a dark blanket. This is treacherous to drive on and our two
Bedouin guides, Mohamed and Salah, prefer sand runs which are solider and
more dependable. It’s a fast exciting bumpy ride until we come to the edge
of the escarpment. The first level of the valley floor is about 100 meters
below us; the drivers skirt the edge of the drop coming heart-stopping
close to the edge at times, and driving over slopes that tilt the Toyota
Land-Cruisers at scary angles toward the drop. |
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| Sinai
Desert 2: Said's Story |
| The
first time I came to Dahab, I came with my father. It was 1983, and
for me Dahab was nothing less than Heaven. A palm tree oasis with
shining gold sand (this is what Dahab means, 'Gold')… and the Sea.... back
home in the desert, I would close my eyes and see the amazing colours of
the coral reef, and the blue water stretching all the way to the Saudi
Arabian mountains. Sept./06 |
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| The
Sinai - Explorations |
| Egypt
is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, but most
visitors see very little of what this fabulous country has to offer. Everyone
wants to join the hoards visiting the Pyramids, The Valley Of the Kings
and Abu Simbel. Everyone dreams of a Nile Cruise, all things that you should
do at least once, but what of the rest of the country? Unhappily Egypt
has one of the lowest rates of return visit in the world, perhaps because
it has not sufficiently promoted the rest of its many attractions. |
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| Travel
to Touch a Chord - Seeking Genetic and Sociologic Ties - The Inherent Truth
of How Similar We All Are to All of Humanity - The Affirmation of Creative
Theory |
| Award winning
author Carolyn Howard-Johnson writes, "Of all the experiences I had, with
sights, sounds and wonderful people, the one that stands out for me was
this affirmation of creative theory. Not only because I now feel
more assured, somehow, about the similarities between my work and myth,
but also because I am somehow connected to the inherent truth of how similar
we all are to all of humanity, clear back to the first stirrings of creative
mankind." |
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