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| Launching
a new life on the high seas: home aboard Eris Island |
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By
Kiana Delamare
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Launching a
new life on the high seas: home
aboard Eris Island -
by Kiana Delamare, "Now we live in an even more magical place called Eris
Island,
a 50-foot sloop. As I write, we're poised to set sail for the Bahamas,
waiting for clear weather so we might embark on the Caribbean
adventure
we've been dreaming of, and planning for. We've been working up to this
moment for some years, in fact."
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| So,
You Want To Move To The Bahamas ~ Through The Eyes Of A Transplanted American
~ |
|
By
David
Reeve
|
So, You Want
To Move To The Bahamas ~ Through
The Eyes Of A Transplanted American ~
by David Reeve - 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. June/04
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| The
Lost Continent Found on Paradise - The Lost Continent Found on Paradise
- |
|
By
Claudia Belleau
|
The Lost Continent
Found on Paradise - 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 - Things Are Better On Grand Bahama - |
|
By
Jerald Ritter
|
Things Are
Better On Grand Bahama - 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.
| Residence,
Immigration & Work Permits - Special Feature From LowTax Online TaxWire
- |
| |
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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| Sunderbans
Once Again ~ In Bangladesh ~ |
|
By
Rajdeep Bhattacharjee
|
Sunderbans
Once Again ~ In
Bangladesh ~ by Rajdeep Bhattacharjee - 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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| A
plunging euro makes Bruges property affordable (almost) – if you act quickly
- |
|
By
Steenie Harvey
|
A plunging
euro makes Bruges property affordable (almost) – if
you act quickly - Why on earth hadn’t I thought of it before? Bruges
is one of those places that stops you in your tracks, a perfectly preserved
medieval city where every street and building murmurs “photo opportunity.”
Unless their job takes them there, relatively few Americans think of relocating
to Belgium. Yet the strong dollar has brought many hitherto “expensive’’
European countries within reach. The big surprise was that property was
so affordable... by Steenie Harvey
| Enjoying
long-term rental in northern Europe - |
|
By
Steenie Harvey
|
Enjoying long-term
rental in northern Europe - Enjoying
long-term rental in northern Europe - Although I love living in Ireland,
I have a bad case of wanderlust and a taste for foreign foods. I love to
poke around markets when I travel, particularly if I have the use of a
kitchen where I can cook local dishes. Renting is a good option, and I've
always found that it ends up being much cheaper than a lengthy hotel stay.
| Gothic
Ghent ~ Travels In Belgium ~ |
|
By
Sam
Mills
|
Gothic Ghent ~ Travels
In Belgium ~ Written & Photographed By Sam Mills - I
had never seen a real guillotine before, but here, in the Museum of Torture
in the too aptly named Castle of the Counts, was a real, live, working
model. And, ghoul that I am, I was fascinated. Circling the beast, I checked
out the weight of the heavy, rust-pitted blade, noting how ingeniously
it had been cut on a bias to better perform its grisly work.
Jan/06
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| Articles
On Living & Investing In Belize - Including Real Estate In Belize |
| |
Articles On
Living & Investing In Belize - Including
Real Estate In Belize - A Selection of Articles of Living, Investing
and Moving To Belize.
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| Offshore
Stock Exchanges - Special Feature From LowTax Online TaxWire - Special
Feature on Offshore Stock Exchanges - |
| |
Offshore Stock
Exchanges - Special Feature From LowTax Online TaxWire - Special
Feature on Offshore Stock Exchanges - 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 or Escape >From America we present a Special Feature from the NewsWire
on Offshore Stock Exchanges. Countries such as Bermuda, Ireland, Jersey,
Cyprus (maybe), Hong Kong (already) and Mauritius are cleaning themselves
up for what could be a glittering future. This report includes some of
the offshore jurisdictions with Stock Exchanges, their Regulatory Basis
Including Listing Rules, Trading and Settlement, Costs of Listing and additional
resources.
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| Our
Man in Bermuda - Moving to Bermuda - |
|
By
Edel Kinsella
|
Our Man in
Bermuda - Moving
to Bermuda - Edel Kinsella is a PA/ Secretary from Dublin, London,
and Jersey. She writes, "I'd been looking for a contract abroad and was
offered one in Saudi Arabia and Bermuda at about the same time. I
chose Bermuda primarily to experience some hot, sunny weather for a change
– I was getting tired of freezing my butt off in Ireland, trudging around
in rain and sleet, having also been through a stormy, inclement winter
in Jersey. This, then, is my settling-in story on the lovely island of
Bermuda. For me it's always been fun, exciting, and challenging; they're
the things that make life good.”
.
| Our
Man In Bermuda - Our Man In Bermuda - |
|
By
Edel Kinsella
|
Our Man In
Bermuda - Our
Man In Bermuda - Bermuda’s changed. Quite noticeably too
(for expats working here) and not necessarily for the better. I did
want to caution anyone who might be thinking of coming to work here that
the situation here may not currently be what you might imagine it to be
and although my previous article was accurate at that time, an update is
definitely required. Jul/06
| The
Bermuda Expat’s Survival Guide: Top Ten Things To Know Before You Sign
That Contract A Canadian In Bermuda ~ |
|
By
Robert Hof
|
The Bermuda
Expat’s Survival Guide: Top
Ten Things To Know Before You Sign That Contract A Canadian In Bermuda
~ by Robert Hof - Last month, I wrote about how to remove one’s self legally
from the Canadian tax system. Why did I do this? Well, late in 2003 I took
the plunge and accepted an IT position in Bermuda. It has been a year of
trials, tribulations, and great fun. I have made some great friends, lived
a great lifestyle, and saved some money. If I had to make the choice again,
I wouldn’t hesitate! Feb/05
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| A
Trip Within A Journey ~ In Bolivia ~ |
|
By
Kyle Hammons
|
A Trip Within
A Journey ~ In
Bolivia ~ by Kyle Hammons - In the last issue of Escape from
America magazine, I shared my adventures on Peru’s famed Inca Trail to
Machu Pichu. A brilliant trail that is certainly among the best in the
world, the Inca Trail’s popularity has become so overwhelming that wait
lists can often hinder independent travel plans and deter from the excitement
of spontaneous travel. So in this issue I want to take a look back at the
two weeks awarded to me when overcrowding on the Inca Trail left me stranded
in Cusco. Though inconvenient at the time, those two weeks allowed me an
opportunity to view some of the most fascinating cultures in one of the
world’s most beautiful lakes. Oct./05
| Baby
Blue And La Paz ~ Making It Through In Bolivia ~ |
|
By
Mark McMahon
|
Baby Blue And
La Paz ~ Making
It Through In Bolivia ~ By Mark McMahon - Mark McMahon has been traveling
around Latin America over the last few years and has brought back some
great tales. In this installment he talks about his prized car and what
it's like to explore the Bolivian capitial of La Paz. If you ever thought
about just getting in a car and heading south then you will want to read
about Mark's adventures. June/03
| Bolivia
- Destination Bolivia - Living in Bolivia - |
|
By
Les Belzer
|
Bolivia - Destination
Bolivia - Living
in Bolivia - "My wife and I made ends meet by teaching in Bolivia.
The natural assumption is ESL. I ,however am a university math professor
and my Spanish is good enough to give classes in Spanish. My wife who is
actually a nurse by profession, also gave elementary school classes in
a small English speaking school. Together we could bring in about $ 1100
per month. It is very easy to live on this amount in Bolivia. As a comparison,
my wife was offered a 48 hour a week nursing job at $ 120 a month. It is
also possible to survive on this wage."
| Bolivia
To Buenos Aires - On The Road ~ |
|
By
Mark McMahon
|
Bolivia To
Buenos Aires -On
The Road ~ by Mark McMahon - Mark is off, headed out of Boliva and
making a trail towards Argentina. Read all about it in the above article.
Remember to check out Mark's tours to Cuba and Ecuador. Oct./03
| Bolivian
Safari ~ Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia ~ |
|
By
Mark McMahon
|
Bolivian Safari
~ Salar
de Uyuni, Bolivia ~ by Mark McMahon - The far southwest corner of Bolivia
is home to some of the most bizarre and extreme landscapes in the world.
By far the world's largest salt flat and some other very interesting geology
make it and unforgettable place to visit. The harsh and inhospitable environment
also make the visit hard to forget. Bitter cold and blistering sun made
comfort a sparse commodity on the four-day adventure. Oct./04
| Live
Rent Free In The World's Highest Capital - La Paz, Bolivia - |
|
By
Martin Li
|
Live Rent Free
In The World's Highest Capital - La Paz, Bolivia - Live
Rent Free In The World's Highest Capital - La Paz, Bolivia - A strategy
to live rent free in Bolivia by Martin Li. In addition, writes Martin,
"You can buy a three-bedroom chalet in Santa Cruz, centrally located in
the 2nd/3rd anillos (ring roads), with two bathrooms, garden and garage
for two cars, for US$47,500. If you are prepared to move out slightly further,
to the 4th/5th anillos, a similar investment will get you a four-bedroom,
three-bathroom house with patio and garage. And if location close to the
city center is not that important to you, a three-bedroom chalet in one
of the outer anillos can cost as little as US$13,000. - This article first
appeared in the January 2001 issue of Escape From America Magazine.
| Protecting
Forests & Fauna In The Amazon By Private Ownership - |
|
By
Edward
N. Luttwak
|
Protecting Forests & Fauna In
The Amazon By Private Ownership - Protecting
Forests & Fauna In The Amazon By Private Ownership - We
own 18,806.9 hectares (= 46,471.8 acres; 188 sq. kilometers; 72.6 sq. miles)
in the tropical lowlands of NE Bolivia in the Canton of San Joaquin, Provincia
de Mamore’, Departemento of the Beni. Our land includes both virgin forests
and open savannah that was always grassland and never de-forested. On part
of the grassland we raise cattle without using any feed, pesticides or
fertilizers. There is no hunting or logging. Our relations with the local
population are excellent, so that we live in a crime-free, stress-free
cooperative environment. Interested parties are invited to visit. By
Edward N. Luttwak
| Through
Bolivia ~ Riding My Bike On The World's Most Dangerous Road ~ |
|
By
Mark McMahon
|
Through Bolivia
~ Riding
My Bike On The World's Most Dangerous Road ~ By Mark McMahon - There
are some great photos in this article. They show you what it might feel
like to bike down a dangerous road in the mountains of Bolivia. There is
also a lot of information about where to stay and how to join the kind
of bike tour described in the article. Bolivia is a country that has great
extremes: the browns of the altiplano and the green jungle on the Brazilian
and Paraguayan borders. The people have always been friendly to me and
that's important in a country where, depending on which city you're in,
your body may be acclimating itself to the pressures of altitude sickness.
Enjoy your time in Bolivia and stay away from the drop. May/03
| What
Doesn't Kill You... ~ Noel Kempff National Park, Bolivia ~ |
|
By
Mark McMahon
|
What Doesn't Kill You...
~ Noel
Kempff National Park, Bolivia ~
By Mark McMahon - Mark is off again on one of his adventures in the depths
of South America. This time he heads off into the Noel Kempff National
Park and finds himself and his little sister trapped on a dirt road in
the deep, remote interior of Bolivia. As always with Mark, high adventure
and near escapes. Aug/03
.
| Mostar
- The Mediterranean Jewel Of The Balkans ~ |
|
By
Maryam
Manteghi
|
Mostar - The
Mediterranean Jewel Of The Balkans ~ by Maryam Manteghi - There is
something about the Balkans that stirs up feelings and emotions you didn’t
know you had. The first time I visited Mostar, I saw a city that
inspired me. Of course Mostar has inspired writers, painters and artists
from the former Yugoslavia for generations. Now the secret is out
and foreign artists are increasingly visiting Mostar to renew their creativity
and passion for their art. May/05
.
| Splendid
Sarajevo - Europe's Best Kept Secret ~ |
|
By
Maryam Manteghi
|
Splendid Sarajevo
- Europe's
Best Kept Secret ~ by Maryam Manteghi - You don’t have to be an adventurer
to appreciate the unique beauties of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While the
name evokes memories of a war-torn past, today’s BiH is the country all
the ex-humanitarian workers come back to visit again and again. Bosnia’s
natural beauties and wonders are unparalleled. A country of rugged hills,
mountains, rivers and lakes, eco-tourism has become all the rage here with
opportunities for river rafting, mountain climbing, skiing and paragliding
in an untouched, pristine natural wonderland. Mar/05 |
