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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 |
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| How
To Choose A Country For Retirement or Investment |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Kwajalein
- Marshall Islands, Land of Tomorrow |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Little
Things on a Big Island |
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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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Property & Lifestyles Magazine - All about Living,
Working & Investing in the Caribbean! Subscribe Free! - Our Magazine
provides features and articles on how to "up-sticks" and move on down to
the blue water tropics of the Caribbean and relax under a palm tree. Information
on retirement possibilities, buying property, Caribbean lifestyles, job
opportunities, investing, Caribbean culture, classifieds and the Caribbean
Marketplace. Our stories of successes & failures are told by those
who have made that lifestyle change and moved to the Caribbean themselves.
Live the Dream! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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| Living
and Working Abroad |
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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 |
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| Living
and Working in Fiji - Living and Working in Fiji |
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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. |
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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 |
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| More!
- Much More - Overseas Retirement Library Index |
| - The Library
Index; there are a number of different options and a number of different
access points and a wide range of material. Access to the library is free
of cost. Note that there are complete reports for many nations and subjects;
which are promoted by way of the advertisements you see above. The cost
of these reports is minimal; in most cases the fee is $20. If you have
made a decision on a secific nation; the reports will provide a great deal
of information that will save you time, hassles and money. |
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