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| Spain:
An Overview |
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Sean Woolley of Your Key to Spain
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Spain:
An Overview - Spain
is a country with a rich, colourful and diverse history, a land of many
varied regions and a people who are proud and welcoming. For many first-time
visitors to Spain, the expectations are of frequently used and evocative
media images of sangria, sombreros and bullfights. While all of these play
a part within traditional Spanish culture, there is much more that makes
modern Spain a progressive, diverse and cosmopolitan society.
| Real
Estate in France: Land of Opportunity |
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By
Linda Rano
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Real
Estate in France: Land of Opportunity - France,
the country of wine, perfume, fashion and the Eiffel Tower, also provides
real estate investors with some excellent opportunities. Linda Rano at
Couleurs de France, based in the city of Toulouse in the South West, explains
why.
| Cigars
and rum in the fairest land under Heaven |
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By
Suzan Haskins
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Cigars
and rum in the fairest land under Heaven - When
Columbus spotted the coral-rimmed Dominican Republic, he proclaimed, “This
is the fairest land under Heaven.” We have to agree. The Dominican Republic
is home to the highest mountain range in the entire Caribbean and offers
some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Yet it may be the least-expensive
island in the Caribbean when it comes to real estate and cost of living.
| How
to Think European OR Secrets of Success in Eastern Europe's Wild Real Estate
Market |
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By
Kevin Stillmock
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How
to Think European OR Secrets of Success in Eastern Europe's Wild Real Estate
Market -
Many smart, successful investors come here from America and try to apply
American investment techniques with varying levels of success. Anyone looking
to invest in Eastern Europe would be well advised to understand the unique
factors that motivate the market in this region.
| Real
Estate In Thailand, Condos and Contracts |
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By
Ken Silver
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Real
Estate In Thailand, Condos and Contracts - Real estate transactions
in the United States and the other First World nations are governed by
“Marquis de Queensberry’s rules”. - Rules enforced by the TESTED legal
systems of the respective countries involved... All bets are off when you
are attempting to buy property in 2nd and 3rd world countries.
| Affording
to Live in Italy with an Italian Mortgage |
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By
Rhiannon Williamson
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Affording
to Live in Italy with an Italian Mortgage - It’s
all very well mortgage companies in the UK or US telling us that we can
re-mortgage out principal residence, release equity and use this money
to buy a home overseas if we want to – but what about those people who
actually want to live abroad, how can they raise the finance to buy abroad
and afford to live abroad?
| Why
Choose Argentina? |
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By
David Cummings
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Why
Choose Argentina? - At
the moment Argentina is probably not on the radar of most second home seekers,
but from what I’ve seen in the last two years of selling property here,
this is beginning to change. When you compare it to a country like Spain
40 yeas ago, when Spain really was a bargain, it really took a while for
attitudes to change, that it really was a legitimate place to invest in.
Argentina is in this situation now - slowly but surely being discovered
by those seeking to buy second home, have a change of life style or simple
as a serious country to invest in.
| How
I Came to Own Two Homes in St. John, US Virgin Island |
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By Jeanie
Williamson
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How
I Came to Own Two Homes in St. John, US Virgin Island - St.
John, US Virgin Island. An island 9 miles by 9 miles and two thirds are
owned by the National Park Service. Every person visiting dreams of what
it would be like to let go of their present life. To let go of all their
stress and move to this tropical oasis.
| International
Real Estate Marketplace Featured Listings |
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International Properties
With Color Photos
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International
Real Estate Marketplace Featured Listings - See this month's featured real
estate listings - Real estate in New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Croatia,
Panama, Belize, Costa Rica, and from around the world. Each month we feature
new properties in our featured listings, colored photographs and access
to our entire database of properties from around the world. Find your dream
property and plan your escape.
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Futuro
Forestal: Investing In Reforestation - Futuro
Forestal is a private German-Panamanian Reforestation and Forest Services
Company that has spent the last 11 years developing and refining an innovative
investment model based on ecologically and socially sustainable reforestation
in the tropics. Futuro Forestal offers investors the chance to own a forest
that produces high yield, fine tropical hardwoods. The sale of the wood,
seeds, as well as carbon credits enables the savvy investor to make
a substantial profit while contributing to a socially and environmentally
sustainable project. Click
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INTERNATIONAL
REPORTS ON OVERSEAS RELOCATION
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| The author
of this No-Nonsense
Expats Guide to Asian Sales and Marketing has spent more than 25
years in China trade and Asian sales and marketing generally, and is based
in Kuala Lumpur where he has been for 7 years now. He has set up a number
of American and European companies out there, and has had great success
at doing it, so what he has to say will be of interest to anyone who has
an interest in entering the Asian market. He focuses on the day-to-day
aspects of running a foreign office from a Stateside or European location,
how to handle business meetings, establish distribution channels, deal
with "entertainment" and the inescapable phenomenon of the bribe. This
report is a compliation of 20 years of first hand experience. |
| Privacy - Your most important
possession - They've Declared War on Your Wealth & Your Privacy
..and You Could be the Next Innocent Victim! - The
Privacy Report - Regain Lost Privacy With The Lifeboat Strategy - Mark
Nestmann was one of the people whose work I consulted when writing the
book version of Escape From America. The ongoing erosion of privacy in
the United States is the most important issue facing Americans today.
Without privacy, we have nothing, or less than nothing. Privacy is a human
imperative because privacy of self is an important biological necessity
of a sane and stable sense of self. It is a scientific fact that a rational
person cannot have their autonomous sense of self (their sense of privacy
of self,) compromised and still function as a healthy individual.
Thinking and creativity require the capacity to make independent judgments,
an invasion of our privacy such as that going on in America today violates
that capacity. It is more than important to reclaim our privacy, it is
a biological necessity. Those who want to know about privacy and how to
regain it turn to Mark Nestmann; he is the authority on issues of privacy,
and he has a wide range of solutions to our loss of privacy problems. |
| Escape The Corporation - What
Every Corporate Employee Needs to Know - Escape
The Corporation - What Every Corporate Employee Needs to Know - Read
what may be the most important ebook of your life. This may well be the
final push you need to live the life you have always wanted. Join thousands
of others who have seen their lives drastically improved just by taking
the time to ask themselves a few questions... |
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If so Tonje Brustuen, a psychology student at the University of Oslo would
like to hear from you. She is currently writing her master’s thesis on
expatriate blogging and finding mapping the terrain of blogs a challenge.
Can you help? Click
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| Just
how much could GW Bush alter your migration plans? |
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By
David Johnson
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Just
how much could GW Bush alter your migration plans? - As
if moving to another country, changing your life and starting aging wasn’t
a momentous enough event, it is amazing how the words of a politician,
central banker or military leader can alter your financial situation during
this confusing process.
| Million
Not Enough For Monaco Property |
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By
Roger Munns
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Million
Not Enough For Monaco Property - Prices for property in
Monaco could rise steeply in the next couple of years, and Europe's favourite
tax haven could be out of reach for some millionaires, according to a Monte
Carlo travel guide. Different recent surveys have all been good indicators
for Monaco, with more people likely to apply for residency and buy property
in Monaco. Buyers from the UK in particular are expected to rise in number.
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THREE - JOBS OVERSEAS / INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
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| Making
Money Overseas - Writing eBooks For EscapeArtist.com |
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By
EscapeArtist.com
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Making
Money Overseas - Writing eBooks and Reports For EscapeArtist.com
- Yes, you can make money writing eBooks and reports for us, good money.
In fact you can make enough money to live on overseas. We
are now seeking eBook reports on almost any subject; not just on expatriate
issues. We have had so much success with our eBooks that we have decided
to expand our library to include more subjects - - subjects that are important
even if they are not directly related to expatriate issues. By
EscapeArtist.com
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INTERNATIONAL
REPORTS ON OVERSEAS MONEY MAKERS
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| Get a Job on a Luxury Cruise
Ship - Quickly & Easily! -Get
a Cruise Ship Job! - Click Here "Discover
how you can Travel to the World's Most Exotic Places...having the Best
Time of Your Life...and Get Paid for it!" - “Now is the best time in history
to get a job on a cruise ship” - Get Paid to Travel the World Having the
Best Time of Your Life! - “It’s almost the perfect job!” - |
| Careers In Yachting - A Unique
Lifestyle Career - A Special Report - How
To Get A Yachting Job - Where
to go to look for a yachting job. • Who to talk to get it. • Where to stay
while searching for employment. • How to make ends meet until you find
a job. • About and how to deal with crew agencies. • Extremely effective
means of obtaining employment outside of agencies. • The ins and outs of
interviewing. • The pros and cons of working on a charter yacht versus
a private yacht. • Crewing as a couple. • Vital tips that will put you
ahead of the pack. • Crucial mistakes not to make and much, much more. |
| The Portable Professional - Earn
A Living Worldwide - The
Portable Professional - Earn A Living Worldwide - It is now possible
to make a living from anywhere you can log on. The technology is
there and the opportunities are there. Mark McMahon has written an
eye-opening report on how to make a living worldwide. Earn US Dollars
and/or EUROS from wherever you are on the planet. The options are
limitless and the time is now. Learn more about how to break free
- learn how you can live your life like it belongs to you - Live Where
You Want To Live! ~ Live How You Want To Live! ~ And Make Money Doing It!
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FOUR - ASSET PROTECTION / PRIVACY
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| Obscure
Tax Havens of the World |
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By
Larry Grossman
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Obscure
Tax Havens of the World - At
The Sovereign Society, we constantly refer to our top four financial havens—Switzerland,
Panama, Liechtenstein, and Hong Kong (with Austria as honorable mention
for its banking secrecy).But there are several other tax and asset protection
havens out there. Each of these lesser-known havens has its own specialties
that may be worth considering. Take the Isle of Man—it’s a leader in annuities
and life insurance as investment vehicles. Nevis is great for asset protection
trusts and is one of only two nations that might arrange for immediate
economic citizenship and a second passport.
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 Regain
Lost Privacy With The Lifeboat Strategy -Identity Thieves, Greedy Lawyers
& The U.S. Government - They've Declared War on Your Wealth & Your
Privacy ..and You Could be the Next Innocent Victim!
YOU CAN'T
BE INNOCENT... THE COMPUTER FOUND YOU GUILTY!
Your bank
or broker will never tell you, but every financial transaction you conduct--deposits,
withdrawals, credit card, currency conversion through a US bank or broker--
helps create a financial profile of YOU. And the software these computers
used are programmed to identify suspicious transactions. If your account
activity is deemed suspicious, you'll never know until your cash is frozen
or you're arrested, because US law now makes it a crime to tell you if
you're under suspicion. One mistake--withdrawing too much cash, writing
a check to the "wrong" person, etc.--and you could be the next faceless
victim.
But you can
still legally create international "lifeboats" of wealth and privacy that
are practically invulnerable to snooping or confiscation. In a moment,
I'll show you how. And, I'll also show you six simple steps you can take
to protect your wealth and privacy, starting today
However, first
I need to give you the bad news . . . |
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INTERNATIONAL
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| How To Get A Second Passport
- Now
you can get a second passport - click here for details - This
is the only book that will get you a second passport; without the hype,
the rip off, the B.S. and the run-around common to most books on this subject.
This book will also show you how to get residency, work permits, retirement
residency, and student visas in every region of the world. Twenty seven
nations covered - 241 pages of rock solid facts. |
| Retirement
Planning for Offshore Living -
The advantages of outsourcing your retirement have never been better! Why
not start a second "dream" career, or retire in a low cost, tropical country?
Spend less than 25% of your present monthly budget while maintaining or
even enhancing your lifestyle. Say "goodbye" to your financial planner
and her "advice" that you must accumulate at least $1,000,000 or more in
liquid assets before you retire or leave your "day job". "Retirement Planning
for Offshore Living" will become your personal coach and roadmap to "offshore
living". Use the standards provided to identify, compare and analyze your
optimal country and retirement or second career haven. |
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FIVE - UNIQUE TRAVEL - EXPATRIATE TRAVEL
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| How
To Get a First Class Seat -- For Less -- On Most Every Flight You Take
– Free Report |
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AWAI Travel
Division
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How
To Get a First Class Seat -- For Less -- On Most Every Flight You Take
– Free Report - Deals exist, if you know how to find them.
In fact, there are 7 insider secrets that will have you flying up front,
for less -- secrets that many airline reservationists and travel agents
may never tell you. If you plan to fly anywhere in the next 12 months --
whether it’s for business or pleasure -- you need to read this report immediately...
while the information is up-to-date. After all, why fly in cramped-up coach...
when you could fly in luxury without paying top dollar for it? Click
Here to find out how
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"I owe my success to having
listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and
doing the exact opposite."
--G K Chesterton--
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SIX - CONFERENCES - CLASSIFIEDS - EBOOKS - ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE
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Writing and Photography Workshops |
Discover
82 Easy Tips for Taking Holiday Photos You Can Sell - If you're
like most folks, you pull the camera out more this time of year than any
other. But just because you're snapping more shots, doesn't meaning you’re
taking better photos. Now you can. And fast. All you need to get started
is a point-and-shoot camera. Find out how to… snap professional-quality
family portraits… transform standard-issue Thanksgiving dinner shots into
heirloom pictures… capture natural shots of kids in the snow, opening presents,
giving Grandma a kiss… get amazing photos of holiday lights, and even turn
your photos into cash. Click
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created a low cost way for EscapeArtist's to advertise, and for other EscapeArtist's
to make contact with their services, products, ideas, real estate and escape
routes. For those of us who've spent hours of discovery peering through
the classified sections of magazines like Mechanics Illustrated and Popular
Science, a classified section is like looking through a collectable store
for those surprises that make the hunt a pleasure as great as the discovery
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| Island Living in Belize -
Island
Living in Belize ~ A Guide for Expats, Retirees, Investors and
Travelers to Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and Belize’s Other Islands. A
240-page report on what you need to know about Ambergris Caye (Belize’s
#1 destination for travelers and expats), up-and-coming Caye Caulker, and
Belize’s other islands. How to get there. Where to stay. How to stretch
your dollars and save money. How to find the best deals in beachfront and
sea view real estate. How to retire under Belize’s “QRP” program or get
permanent residency. This eBook covers all of these practical details,
and much, much more. |
| Malta - Mediterranean Jewel
- Malta
- Mediterranean Jewel ~ The definitive guide to the ultimate Mediterranean
Retirement. Sunshine and balmy Mediterranean sea breezes, palaces that
once were home to the Knights of Malta, and a western lifestyle equal to
anywhere outside of the USA – all of these things await the enlightened
entrepreneur as well as the discerning retiree on this island jewel. Offering
an outstanding quality of life, the clean and picturesque nation of Malta
boasts excellent housing, fine restaurants, nightclubs and casinos, and
numerous outdoor recreational activities. |
| Cozumel - The Complete Guide
- Cozumel
- The Complete Guide ~ Cozumel Vacation the complete guide offers
more than 200 pages of reviews, business listings, tours, attractions,
and money saving tips for island visitors. Cozumel, the largest island
in Mexico is a vacation hotspot visited by thousands of people each day.
Some stay only for a day and some stay for weeks at a time. Visitors travel
to Cozumel arriving by plane, ferry, and cruise ship. This beautiful island
has long been known as a cruise ship and diver's paradise. World-famous
dive sites discovered by Jacques Cousteau and beautiful white beaches,
Mexico's Cozumel is home to one of the biggest barrier reef systems in
the world. For the past ten years, author Patricia A. Holt has been coming
to Cozumel and experiencing all it has to offer. The one thing Cozumel
was missing was a complete guidebook for visitors to find things. That
was her purpose in compiling over 10 years of real life experience into
the perfect island directory. Now you can benefit from the knowledge she
has gained visiting Cozumel for more than a decade. You can relax and enjoy
your vacation knowing that anything you need to know from A to Z is at
your fingertips. If you are coming to Cozumel for the first time or coming
back for the 10th time this book is a must have for your travel bag.
You get complete listings, reviews, and prices of all: restaurants, tour
operators, rental companies, hotels, shops, AND you will have all local
phone numbers, websites, emails, and contact information. The book also
has a map and gives directions on how to get around and where to go. |
| Creating Your Ideal Life in New
Zealand - Creating
Your Ideal Life in New Zealand Immigrating, Buying Property and
Starting a Business on an Island Paradise. ~ You can choose a country that
lives life like no other, and it’s time has never been riper. Take its
rolling, lush green hills, its miles of sparkling coast, and its snow-capped
mountain ranges. Add the warm and friendly people, incredible food, wine,
culture and nightlife. What you will find is enough to keep anyone enthralled
for a lifetime. This guide provides you the recipe to create a new home
in New Zealand and enjoy life in a country that will constantly delight
and surprise you. |
| The Insiders Guide to Thriving
in Dubai - The
Insiders Guide to Thriving in Dubai ~ It
has spectacular beaches, but is not Australia. It is one of the world’s
most secure destinations, but is not Singapore. It has opulent city hotels
and superb beachside resorts but it is not Bali. It has world class shopping,
but is not Hong Kong. This is the Insiders Guide to Dubai, city of
merchants, cultural crossroads, and surprises. Wedged between Europe
and Asia, buttressed by Africa, Dubai’s encouraging tax regime, and robust
business environment have produced a country that is building energetically
on the advantages which location, centuries-old trading savvy and oil wealth
have given it. |
Endless Winter - Endless
Winter - The all
in one guide to ski resort life. ~ Somewhere, that perfect snow
blankets a remote alpine valley. The local chalets and resorts are buzzing
with activity. The leisure class wealth is flooding the economy. Business
is booming for waiters, masseurs, aestheticians... and you could be there,
on top of your game in an exclusive skiers’ paradise. What’s more, when
Spring comes and the contracts expire and the layoffs begin, a new snow
season is just starting up for you. You’re all set to travel across the
equator, to another picturesque village of cottages and lodges coming to
life with the first flurries of winter. If this sounds like the life for
you, then you should have the eBook Endless Winter - Your Guide to Working
in a Ski Resort. This is the all-in-one guide to maintaining a year-round
ski resort lifestyle. Find out the best way to apply for the best jobs
at the best chalets, the most popular resorts, in the location of your
choice.
 eBooks
for Expats - International Relocation Reports - Offshore Investment
Reports - Reports On Offshore Real Estate, Moving Overseas, and a
wide range of subjects for those seeking to restart their lives overseas.
eBooks are a great idea. Consider
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buy a ranch, get residency and a passport; you won't find a standard book
on how to go about accomplishing those ends at your local library.
You will here. We have hundreds of great eBooks lined up and coming
your way. Diamond mining in Africa, play the European lottery, where
the odds are ten times better than the USA, Homestead in Belize, Moving
to Thailand, Working Worldwide from a lap... our list of titles is
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