 Tanja
Bulatovic - Author & Photgrapher has lived in the Balkans, Montenegro,
France, Australia, the Philippines, Hungary, and other nations.
She truly lives an international lifestyle. Educated as an actress in Australia,
she currently lives in Marseille, France. Tanja welcomes your feedback
and with her many contacts throughout the world can assist in international
relocation. -- Living In Marseille - The Hippest Spot - Montenegro
– Tanja Bulatovic's Unconventional Guide - The Quest for an Island Paradise
– Living On A Philippine Island - "Marseille Je t’aime! - I’m on the terrace
of an 18th century apartment building hanging my washing on the line. The
November sun feels good on my skin. A bouquet of basil, thyme and sage,
emanates from the tiny herb garden I’ve managed to cultivate. A giant seagull
or mouette, whooshes past me and beckons me to take a break. As I watch
my friend glide through the air, the magnificent creature transforms into
my private tour guide, reaffirming all the reasons I decided to follow
my heart and call this place home. I take in my new surroundings. Limestone
hills and orange terracotta rooftops scattered across a Mediterranean bay.
I’m captivated by the rich history and energized by the vibe." |
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 Living
In Marseille - The Hippest Spot - If you’ve
ever dreamt of living in France,
and you don’t want to live in the middle of nowhere where the sun never
shines, (north-west & central France) then this could very well be
your last opportunity. I’m so certain of this fact; I’m trying to convince
my own mother of retiring here. She currently lives in Australia and I
know what you’re thinking, but we’re talking about affordability and quality
of life here. With that in mind, I have to admit that France comes out
on top. Now, that’s a big statement coming from an Australian girl, but
I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it. |
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 Montenegro
– Tanja Bulatovic's Unconventional Guide
- There are places
in this world almost too good to write about. Like precious jewels, unpolished
and raw they sit proudly in the quiet knowledge of their own self-worth
without needing to blow their own trumpet. While Montenegro, specifically
the coast has grown in leaps and bounds, little is known about its inland
charms such as Durmitor National Park, the Tara River Canyon (the deepest
in Europe), Mount Lovcen, Skadar (the biggest lake in the Balkans) and
numerous other lakes, forests, and hidden gems. |
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 Living
In France Made Simple
- Once upon a time we had four eBooks about different
aspects of Living In France. The combined price of those ebooks was $80.
A bit much for information even if it was decent information. In
the past year we've featured the articles & photographs of Tanja Bulatovic
on the website. She lives in France in the city of Marseille. In
fact she wrote an article on Marseille which has proven to be one of our
more popular articles, Living In Marseille - The Hippest Spot - She's lived
in Australia, Germany, the Philippines, Montenegro and a dozen other spots.
She is an expat par excellence, not only living in other nations but learning
the languages of the nations she lives in. So, I asked her to do
an ebook on living in France. So she did. What an eBook she
wrote! At 254 pages this is one of the most complete eBooks I've ever seen.
The information is better, easier to understand, and more detailed.
With this eBook you can actually move to France. IT IS COMPLETE!! |
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 Tanja
Bulatovic's Secret Portals of Marseille - Where to Eat, Drink and Sleep
in Marseille - I literally stumbled on
this place by accident. The perfect bar with the best view in town.
La Caravelle is a tucked away watering hole with a warm wooden interior
overlooking the port. And if you’re lucky enough to seize one of
the four highly desirable tables on the tiny terrace, you’ll be celebrating
in style with a million dollar view across the water to Notre Dame de la
Garde. It does happen occasionally (the table vacancy) but you’ll have
to be patient and watch the comings and goings (from inside) like a hawk.
A difficult task at hand, I know, as you’ll be busy watching a whole lot
more, like all those stylish locals indulging in fabulous mango mojitos
(the house specialty) and feasting on saucisson, fromage and tapenade.
The music is a mix of Latin and jazz, with live music a couple of nights
per week. I hardly need to tell you that the potential for romance with
a view like that is almost guaranteed. Très romantique! |
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 The
Quest for an Island Paradise – Living On A Philippine Island - By Tanja
Bulatovic -
Investment opportunities on the island are not advertised, but just in
case you haven’t already heard, everything is for sale. While I was
there, I was offered a piece of land. The asking price for land is Php
5,000/sqm (cheap compared to Boracay beach front which is 20,000/sqm).
- The prices are probably below anything you might expect to pay. But just
to give you a rough idea… at Pansacola Resort, their large hut is rented
out at Php 2,500 (sleeps up to 20 people). Their medium sized huts are
between Php 1000 to 1500 (sleeps 8 to 10 people). They also offer small,
open sleeping ground at 500 pesos (up to 4 people). All huts and sleeping
areas come with free tables and cooking area. You can cook your own meals
or pay a small fee for a chef. Bathrooms are shared. |
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 The
Quest for an Island Paradise Part Three – Living On A Philippine Island
- Boracay Unplugged By Tanja Bulatovic
- Boracay is one of those places you can’t help but fall in love with.
Clear, azure waters, wide stretches of powdery white sand, shady palms,
lazy afternoons and sunsets that make everything fall into place. The butterfly-shaped,
picture postcard isle, sits at the northern tip of Panay Island in the
Philippines and despite the tourist amenities along the beach, the place
reads like romantic fiction. Surrounded by tropical flora, fauna, numerous
fish species (including a rare French species called Fabrice), large caves
and coral reefs, the 7km x 1km Island is ideal if you’re looking for the
best of both worlds. Relax and soak up the sun or enjoy more energetic
pursuits such as windsurfing, diving, snorkeling, water skiing and jet
skiing (if you must). |
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 The
Quest for an Island Paradise Part 4, Siargao – Paradise Found By Tanja
Bulatovic - Imagine a place where you
can stroll along deserted beaches. Chase butterflies as big as your hands.
Drink rum from coconut shells and encounter rock pools packed with fish,
crabs and starfish with dancing legs. Imagine nature on steroids. Fantasia
come to life in a kingdom where dreams really do come true. I used to think
the
perfect island paradise was just an ideal - like a phony postcard or mental
mirage. I was wrong. The Philippines, otherwise known as ‘The Pearl of
the Orient Seas’, delivers the real thing, outweighing anything you could
ever imagine. With more than 7100 spectacular islands to choose from,
the hardest part is deciding where to go, which is why I was surprised
that the country has very little international tourism to speak of. |
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 Expat
Living Without Dis-ease – By Tanja Bulatovic-
Health and fear are two sides of the same coin. Considering you’re an Escapeartist
reader - at some stage in your life – you’ve probably entertained the thought
of moving to the other side of the planet. Though, perhaps some of you
have never got past the ‘dream’ phase because of certain, worrisome factors.
The major and most important consideration is always ‘health’. “What’s
the medical system like on the other side of the planet?” “Will my
‘health’ insurance cover costs?” “What if I need emergency surgery
etc?” - For those lucky enough to still have choices regarding
their health, there are many options. Numerous health problems can be treated
with simple lifestyle changes, a good diet and exercise. Let’s be honest…how
many times have you heard this information and skimmed over it because
it’s too well trodden? Or perhaps you’ve tried to implement some change
but failed to do so on a consistent basis? |
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