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Vive la difference … in Denmark, that is: Why you should visit (and bank) here - Investing in Denmark

By Gary Scott

Vive la difference … in Denmark, that is: Why you should visit (and bank) here - Investing in Denmark - "Despite the high prices almost everywhere in Denmark, banking is inexpensive and completely global. I have been able to get more investments and investment services and do more in Copenhagen than through my Swiss bankers who have served me for 30 years."
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Analysis: Dominica Remains an Excellent Choice for Economic Citizenship - Economic Citizenship in Dominica -

By Christian H. Kalin

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.
 

Dominica: Encouraging Investment, But Not at Any Price - Investing in Dominica -

By Christopher E.J. Main

Dominica: Encouraging Investment, But Not at Any Price - Investing in Dominica - by: Christopher E.J. Main - 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 Canada -
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For a long term investment in the "greenest" jewel of the Caribbean, take a look at the little known island called the Commonwealth of Dominica. 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 - Click Here for details on living in Dominica -

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Dominica Extreme, Dominica Diving ~ On The Island Of Dominica ~

By Claudia Belleau

Dominica Extreme, Dominica Diving ~ On The Island Of Dominica ~ by Claudia Belleau - 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. Aug./05
 

Real Estate Investment In The Caribbean ~ Dominica, The "Nature" Island ~

By Deb Andrews

Real Estate Investment In The Caribbean ~ Dominica, The "Nature" Island ~ by Deb Andrews - 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.
 

The Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret For Expatriates ~ Dominica ~

By Phillip Townsend

The Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret For Expatriates ~ Dominica ~ by Phillip Townsend - 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.  Oct./05
 

Travels In The Caribbean ~ Dominica And Antigua ~

By Deb Andrews

Travels In The Caribbean ~ Dominica And Antigua ~ by Deb Andrews - 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. Jul./05
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Alternative Citizenships By AJC delle Marche - Second Passports -

By David Lesperance

Alternative Citizenships By AJC delle Marche - Second Passports - Another great article on second passports.  The article by David Lesperance in our previous issue brought in a lot of favorable email.  This article by AJC delle Marche will probably do the same. It's an interesting topic and very timely as more and more people are opting for wider options and greater safety in their citizenship status.
 

Back Door Tax Free Offshore Investing -

By John Schroder

Back Door Tax Free Offshore Investing - Back Door Tax Free Offshore Investing - An Anonymous Offshore Brokerage Account - most people do not know that US brokerage accounts titled in the name of a foreign person or entity are exempt from capital gains.  As a result, there is no "Tefra" or back-up with- holding on profitable stock trades.  Clients of course are required to complete a W-8 form, stating it is a foreign account in order to take advantage of this (if the account is titled directly in the name of offshore structure or foreign client).
 

Becoming a Dominican Resident - Dominican Residency -

Becoming a Dominican Resident - Dominican Residency - Dominican residency is a very useful status to acquire for a variety of reasons: 1) It facilitates a number of business transactions in the D.R., including obtaining bank loans, buying real estate and applying for credit; 2) It makes one eligible for lower tuition at Dominican universities;  3) It permits one to work legally in the Dominican Republic; 4) One can take advantage of Law 14-93, Art. 13, and import most household goods duty free.
 

Buy a Piece of Paradise in the Dominican Republic -

By Susan Haskins

Buy a Piece of Paradise in the Dominican Republic - Buy a Piece of Paradise in the Dominican Republic You can buy a magnificent ocean view house in Sosua measuring 3,766 square feet, with 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms for $340,000 on 1.7 acres of land with a swimming pool. Or a 7 bedroom 6 bathroom home with 5,380 square feet, on 1.11 acres of land with a swimming pool, waterfall, and Jacuzzi for $330,000. That’s on the high end of the property scale. $179,000 will buy you a two-bed/two-bath house in a good location, with a swimming pool. Or an apartment in a secure complex with swimming pool for $43,500. Jul/05
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The Dominican Republic Report - The Complete Report On The Dominican Republic - Dominican Republic information about real estate - retirement - residency - relocation - banking - investments - There are many places you can go to in the Caribbean, but there is only one spot that has been called "The Best Kept Secret".  That place is the Dominican Republic, and the time to find out about this investors paradise is sooner, not later!  You can find out about basic statistics from any book-store travel guide, but not the honest kind of perspective you are looking for.  What is it really like to live there?  What is the cost of living?  How do I find the real estate or apartment bargains?  Can I find good Internet access?  What is the shopping like?  How about banking rates?

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Buying Real Estate In The Dominican Republic ~ Changes For The Better In The DR ~

By Suzan Haskins

Buying Real Estate In The Dominican Republic ~ Changes For The Better In The DR ~ by Suzan Haskins - Luckily—besides the buffet line at my hotels—this was the only time I would be kept waiting. For the local poor people, though, I was to discover that it is a country of queues. In every sizable town we passed through, people were waiting in lines, holding propane tanks in the hopes they would be one of the lucky few who would have them filled that day. It seems the Dominican government had neglected to pay the Venezuelan government for the gas the latter country has been selling them. No gas, no cooking.
 

Cigars and rum in the fairest land under Heaven -

By Suzan Haskins

Cigars and rum in the fairest land under Heaven - 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. Oct./06
 

Dominican Domesticity - Come Live the Latin Life in Punta Perla -

By Wendi R W McGowan

Dominican Domesticity - Come Live the Latin Life in Punta Perla - Dominican Domesticity - Come Live the Latin Life in Punta Perla - As the second largest nation in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola and is roughly the size of Maryland, US.  Columbus discovered the island in 1492 looking for a seaway to India.  In fact, he like it so much, he decided to stay!  The odd thing is, Europeans have been coming ever since, but with less than 20% of the tourists coming from the US, it remains an undiscovered “secret” for Americans.  Sept./06
 

Dominican Republic: Caribbean frontier poised to boom -

By Suzan Haskins

Dominican Republic: Caribbean frontier poised to boom - Dominican Republic: Caribbean frontier poised to boom - In 1492, when Columbus spotted the coral-rimmed island he later named Hispaniola, he proclaimed, “This is the fairest land under Heaven.”  I have to agree.  Home to the highest mountain range in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic—which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti—offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  Columbus’s journal is full of descriptions of this beautiful island paradise.  But Columbus wasn’t looking for verdant valleys or turquoise waters and palm-lined beaches.  He was on a mission to find gold.  Oct./06
 

Dominican Republic Invests in its Future -

By Michael Willis

Dominican Republic Invests in its Future - Dominican Republic Invests in its Future - There are two types of travel stories.  Type One, you’re very familiar with.  You learn all about the sparkling sand, the dazzling shops, the seething nightlife and the world-class hotels.  Pretty breathless stuff. This is not one of those stories. This is a Type Two travel story.  The kind that talks about sewer lines, regeneration of beaches, public-private cooperation, and the like. Oct./06
 

Dominican Republic Real Estate Questions and Anwers -

By Licda. Carolina Maldonado

Dominican Republic Real Estate Questions and Anwers - Dominican Republic Real Estate Questions and Anwers - Certainly if you have been considering a home, apartment, ocean front villa or even rural farmland as well, it is very true that the Dominican Republic does offer some of the most attractively priced real estate in the Caribbean.  Dollar for dollar (or Peso for Peso) your money will go further in the DR and thus the obvious interest of our clients.  In addition, depending upon the value of the home you purchase, it is quite possible that your new home could be free of annual property taxes as well.  Sept./06
 

Don't believe the Caribbean hype: affordable beachfront exists  - Real Estate in The Dominican Republic -

Don't believe the Caribbean hype: affordable beachfront exists  - Real Estate in The Dominican Republic - Why the Dominican Republic?  - Nova Scotía: Northern exposure may be on its way - Plus Robert Fordi's property pick of the month  -
 

Find Housing in the Dominican Republic - Investing in The Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

Find Housing in the Dominican Republic - Investing in The Dominican Republic - John Schroder has over 15 years experience on Wall Street and currently provides assistance regarding Investment information for the Dominican Republic ( Commercial paper & Certificates of Deposit), Offshore mutual funds, Real Estate and Apartment Referrals, residency assistance, and company representation.
 

Finding Work in the Dominican Republic -

Finding Work in the Dominican Republic - Finding Work in the Dominican Republic - Though finding work may seem a difficult task, it is possible to be successful since Dominican employers have a flexible attitude about hiring foreigners who demonstrate particular skills. Experience shows you may eventually find work, or found your own business once you have explored the field for several months. Even if you do not need the money, look for a job. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the local culture and enhance your stay here.
 

Good Deals in Dominican Republic Real Estate By Robert Fordi -

By Robert Fordi

Good Deals in Dominican Republic Real Estate By Robert Fordi - Good Deals in Dominican Republic Real Estate By Robert Fordi - Robert Fordi is a highly regarded real estate investment advisor who organizes tour groups to various nations in order to introduce investors to unique real estate bargains. On these tours he shows his groups exactly where the bargains are and introduces his travel companions to his personal real estate contacts in the area. He concentrates on unique locations with interesting real estate potential.
 

Great International Investment Opportunities Beginning at USD 10,000 - Investing in The Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

Great International Investment Opportunities Beginning at USD 10,000 - Investing in The Dominican Republic - This month, John Schroder of Ascot Advisory Services brings to the table two opportunities for the careful minded investor. The first highlights great interest rates on certificates of deposit in the Dominican Republic.  "Current rates for bank CD's range from about 6% up to 10% for a 90-day deposit. Interest is paid monthly and 100% locally tax-free." Currency trading is the focus of the second opportunity. Ascot Advisory Service has found a firm who's record shows above 30.03% return on smaller accounts and 42.98% on larger for a  5 year period. The firm's clearing account is carried with one of the largest banks in Singapore -- one that is rated AA by Moodys rating service.
 

In The Dominican Republic - Touring The DR With An Eye On Investing  ~

By Kit Howard

In The Dominican Republic - Touring The DR With An Eye On Investing  ~ By Kit Howard - If you are thinking of moving to, or buying real estate in, the Dominican Republic then you will want to connect up with an organization that knows the DR's real estate opportunites. Tropical Pathway Tours knows what areas of the DR you might be interested in buying real estate and what are the steps to buying the real estate you want. In addition, Tropical Pathways Tours can introduce you to people who know the local real estate and business climate within the DR. If you are thinking about moving to the DR, then look into a tour of the DR with Tropical Pathway Tours.
 

Investment News from the Dominican Republic By John Schroder -

By John Schroder

Investment News from the Dominican Republic By John Schroder - Investment News from the Dominican Republic By John Schroder - John Schroder is an independent Consultant to the Banking & Securities Industry - He is an American Expatriate who escaped from New York's Wall Street and is now living the good life in the Dominican Republic.
 

Life In A Dominican Beach Town ~ An American In The Dominican Republic ~

By Elizabeth Roebling

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
 

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Quite A Change After The UK!  Part 1 ~

By Malcolm Couch

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Quite A Change After The UK!  Part 1 ~ By Malcolm Couch - There are a lot of people who have asked me lately about what's it like to live in the Dominican Republic, and from what I understand from those who know the country well, it is a little tropical paradise with all the good and bad that you associate with living on a small Caribbean island. The parties are great, the people friendly and the beaches beautiful. There's always the problems of traffic and electrical cuts but that's par for the course. Everyone tells me that in the end you have to love the place just for its sheer spirit.
 

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Quite A Change After The UK!  Part 2 ~

By Malcolm Couch

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Quite A Change After The UK!  Part 2 ~ By Malcolm Couch - This is Part 2 of a series of articles that will give you all the details you need to move to and live in the DR. This time we learn about food, dancing and sports as well as visas and shopping. The DR is not only becoming a popular tourist destination; it is also becoming home to many people from the U.S. and Europe. If you like sun, beaches and parties, go to the DR.
 

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Quite A Change After The UK!  Part 3 ~

By Malcolm Couch

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Quite A Change After The UK!  Part 3 ~ By Malcolm Couch - In Malcolm's third and final article on the DR he looks at the economy of the country and examines what kinds of things you can see if you decide to move to or visit the DR. The DR has a lot to offer to the expatriate who wants to have calm and excitement: if you are thinking about making a move to the DR make sure to read Part I and II of Malcolm's series on living in the DR
 

Life In The Dominican Republic ~ Six Months Down ~

By Elizabeth Roebling

Life 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
 

Live in the Caribbean America hasn't discovered yet -

International Living Magazine

Live in the Caribbean America hasn't discovered yet - Live in the Caribbean America hasn't discovered yet - If you're looking for a Caribbean retreat easily accessible from North America, where you can buy inexpensive, developed real estate, profit from a booming rental market, enjoy white-sand beaches, and a good infrastructure ... consider the Dominican Republic
 

More Than Merengue ~ Keeping A Christmas Tradition Alive In The Dominican Republic ~

By Ginnie Bedggood

More Than Merengue ~ Keeping A Christmas Tradition Alive In The Dominican Republic ~ by Ginnie Bedggood - The whole town of San Pedro de Macoris is jumping, awash with excitement. This past weekend it was pretty much awash with rum as well. And many of those celebrating had surnames like Henderson, Wilson, James and Simons.........and probably from his grave Theophilus Civerton raised his ghostly glass as well. So......is San Pedro de Macoris the latest fun spot in the Dominican Republic for escapees from US and UK? Dec./05
 

“North Americans have been missing the boat”-or, where to find Caribbean bargains -

By Jerald Ritter

“North Americans have been missing the boat”-or, where to find Caribbean bargains - It's harder and harder to find real estate in the Caribbean that isn't overpriced. But there is a place, one of my favorite islands, with an idyllic climate, inviting white sand beaches, and reasonably priced housing and living expenses. It's the Dominican Republic. The D.R., as it's commonly called, is a pleasant surprise for many first time visitors. The people are friendly and hard-working, and the D.R. currently has the best buyers market in the Caribbean... but it won't last forever. by Jerald Ritter
 

Obtaining Residency And A Second Passport From The Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

Obtaining Residency And A Second Passport From The Dominican Republic - Obtaining Residency And A Second Passport From The Dominican Republic - John Schroder has written numerous articles for EscapeArtist.com - He has devised a unique residency / passport program that is quick and  effective.While not celebrated by the so-called 'instant passport' websites, John's program results in residency in less time than any program we know about.  In addition, with John's program one ends up with a legitimate passport, unlike the 'instant passport' scam artists.  Take the time to contact John and find out what he can provide in terms of residency. Feedback shows that John has the speed record for providing offshore residency.  Getting a passport after residency involves method.  John knows the method.  If you want residency and a passport in hurry, read this article -
 

Plastic Surgery In The Dominican Republic ~ Inexpensive And Excellent ~

By JoAnn M. Roselli

Plastic Surgery In The Dominican Republic ~ Inexpensive And Excellent ~ By JoAnn M. Roselli - Latin America is the king of plastic surgery because its so cheap compared to North America or Europe. If you want to have some surgery done and don't have a lot of money, then maybe you should check out what the the prices are for the surgery you want in the Dominican Republic. Safe and inexpensive might help you find the figure and self-confidence you have been looking for over the years. The above article will give you the inside track about what is involved in having surgery in the DR.
 

Politics Aside ~ More On Living In The Dominican Republic ~

By Elizabeth Roebling

Politics Aside ~ More On Living In The Dominican Republic ~ by Elizabeth Roebling - “The dollar goes higher and higher and the peso goes lower and lower. That is why we don’t speak English and we don’t buy Chevrolet.” So sings Juan Luis Guerra, the premier musician of the Dominican Republic. He attended music school in Boston and so, presumably, could sing in English if he wished. I, for one, wish he would for it would do us good to hear what others are saying about us. Jul/05
 

Preparing For Expatriotism - More From An American In The Dominican Republic ~

By Elizabeth Roebling

Preparing For Expatriotism - More From An American In The Dominican Republic ~ by Elizabeth Roebling - It is the very people who are led to escape America who may in fact be exporting the best of it. Those who are discontent and yet hopeful are always the immigrants, the adventurers, and the colonists. Those with no hope just lie down on the couch and flip the remote. The lyrics from one Paul Simon song roll around in my brain: “the thought that life could be better, is woven indelibly into our hearts and brains.” If you have come to these pages, you have that hope. Examine what is it, really, that lures and drives you. Mar/05
 

Safe Haven In The Sun? ~ Is It Still Safe To Live As An Expatriate In The Dominican Republic? ~

By Ginnie Bedggood

Safe Haven In The Sun? ~ Is It Still Safe To Live As An Expatriate In The Dominican Republic? ~ by Ginnie Bedggood - Headlines in the daily newspapers in the Dominican Republic attest to rising rates of crime, some of a violent nature, a burgeoning drug culture and some 36% of the population living below the poverty line (which means on less than US$2 a day). So, is it still safe to live as an expatriate in the Dominican Republic or is Dominican society falling apart? Can the American and European retirement population still find their piece of paradise in the sun, to make their golden years truly golden, or do they have to surround themselves with high tech security devices in order to protect themselves against robbery. Oct./05
 

Second Passport from the Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

Second Passport from the Dominican Republic - Second Passport from the Dominican Republic - Obtaining Residency and a Second Passport from the Dominican Republic - Much less than half of the costs required by other programs, and in fact a much easier process as well.  In short, clients have the opportunity to pursue second citizenship from a stable democratic country, at a cost that is downright inexpensive in comparison to some other programs.  In addition, should someone wish to retire, live or perhaps start a business in the Dominican Republic, there are a number of attributes that make this country one of the best places for relocation as well.
 

The Caribbean “Country Squire”  - Real Estate Bargains In The Dominican Republic - Real Estate in the Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

The Caribbean “Country Squire”  - Real Estate Bargains In The Dominican Republic - Real Estate in the Dominican Republic - When you think of the Caribbean, you think beaches, beaches, and more beaches.  The reality is, plenty of beautiful beachfront property does exist, but there is an equal opportunity to become a “country squire” as well.  Sound too good to be true?  We took a look around at what was available in the Dominican Republic real estate market recently and found some very reasonably priced building lots and acreage for our clients.  Some of these properties are located in the beautiful mountain region near Santiago.  We also found some new homes and new residential projects in sections of the Santo Domingo area that may be ideal for an inexpensive get-a-way or retirement home.
 

The Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

The Dominican Republic - For many, the country of choice is the Dominican Republic.  In comparison to  other well-known and path worn Caribbean destinations, the Dominican Republic still remains a place where real estate is extremely affordable, and where the US Dollar stills holds it's value in terms of spending power.  For the price of broom-closet sized apartment in the Bahamas, you can have a large lovely home in the Dominican Republic, (a real one.)  Additionally, in the Dominican Republic, bank accounts and yields from fixed income investments provide up to 10% in US Dollar accounts and up to 22% interest in the Dominican Peso, (the local currency.) Such income is 100% locally tax - free, which means that the possibilty of living off the interest from your savings is a distinct reality.  Read: No Snow, No Taxes, No Problem: Living A Better Life In The Dominican Republic - by John Schroder -
 

The Dominican Republic Property Market By Jerald Ritter -

By Jerald Ritter

The Dominican Republic Property Market By Jerald Ritter - The Dominican Republic Property Market By Jerald Ritter - Want to live the Caribbean life? Would you like to own a tropical hideaway that could return a nice income? Thinking of investing in the islands? Where are the best values now? Jerald Ritter has lived in and invested in the Caribbean and Latin America for much of the past thirty years. He publishes the Caribbean Property List Magazine, the largest online directory of Caribbean and Latin properties for sale.
 

The Mysteries Of The Term 'Mañana' In The Dominican Republic ~ A Rough Guide To Getting Things Done In The Dominican Republic ~

By Ginnie Bedggood

The Mysteries Of The Term 'Mañana' In The Dominican Republic ~ A Rough Guide To Getting Things Done In The Dominican Republic ~ by Ginnie Bedggood - The sub-header is not medical advice. Of course you will need your sunscreen in the harsh sun of the Dominican Republic. But it is a cautionary tale for new and would be residents as to exactly how long it takes to achieve a fairly simple task. New residents who come from cultures where provision of goods and services is but a phone call away are easily identifiable here in the Dominican Republic during their first few months. They can appear frustrated, short tempered and wear an incredulous look. Yes, getting even simple things achieved can take a lot longer than you are used to. Nov./05
 

The North Coast Of The Dominican Republic -

By John Schroder

The North Coast Of The Dominican Republic - The North Coast Of The Dominican Republic - John Schroder, our Dominican Republic Guru recently took a trip along the North Coast of the Dominican Republic and brought back a report. He writes, "We hear that local studio apartments in Cabarete are renting for the equivalent of US$ 225 per month and “regular” apartments for about US $ 400.  Also, some property bargains may be found in small farms or properties east of Cabarete in Gaspar Hernandez and the areas on the way to Rio San Juan (possibly less than US$ 20,000 for a small farm or piece of land)."
 

Treasures Of The Silver Coast ~ A Guide To The Dominican Republic's North Shore ~

By Carolyn Kelly

Treasures Of The Silver Coast ~A Guide To The Dominican Republic's North Shore ~ By Carolyn Kelly - The north coast of the Dominican Republic is considered one of the most beautiful coast lines in all the Carribbean. The above article gives tons of details about what to see if you visit the north coast, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do. Never been to the Dominican Republic, but have lots of friends who live there. And they tell me that there is no place like living in the DR; the mix of people and the beauty of the island make it a place people don't want to leave.
 

Using an Offshore Merchant Account -

By John Schroder

Using an Offshore Merchant Account - Using an Offshore Merchant Account - You now can do business with a bank or credit card processor in Germany, Singapore, Holland, or any place else just as easily as "the bank down the road".  In fact, nine times out of ten, you will find the level of service to be much better with a bank half way around the world, then you will with your neighborhood bank.  Why?  They want your business, and they are willing to prove it. The other benefits are obvious. If you intend to be virtual, the best place to begin is by becoming virtual in fact. An offshore merchant account places you in a virtual / offshore jurisdiction with favorable tax consequences.
 

Walk In Their Shoes ~ Tips On Dealing With Staff In The Dominican Republic ~

By Ginnie Bedggood

Walk In Their Shoes ~ Tips On Dealing With Staff In The Dominican Republic ~ by Ginnie Bedggood - Most new residents in the Dominican Republic, certainly the retiree population, will have weekly if not daily contact with a maid (cleaning lady) and gardener, so I'll start there and come on to other contractors and employees later. We have had the most marvellous cleaning lady for the past 10 years; she is now part of our family. But unfortunately, illness has put her on long term sick leave, although, of course her job is always here when she recovers sufficiently. Jan/06
 

Want to Really "Escape"? Start Your Own Tax Free Small Business -

By John Schroder

Want to Really "Escape"? Start Your Own Tax Free Small Business - by John Schroder  - If it is going to be said that the location of our web site or server is a factor, let us then 'host' our web page or server in a location that could either care less, or offers a tax-free status by law.  Placing your web site on a server located in one of the tax free zones in the Dominican Republic would be one idea.  If the argument is that you may have a tax liability based upon where your "office" is located, then place your office inside one of the tax-free zones as well.
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AdventureView: Rita Golden Gelman ~ Female Nomad Crosses The Globe Solo! ~

ByMark McMahon

AdventureView: Rita Golden Gelman ~ Female Nomad Crosses The Globe Solo! ~ by Mark McMahon - 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.  Aug./05
 

Crisis investing in Ecuador: Rock-bottom property prices, fabulous ocean views, and easy living -

By Gary Scott - From the Best of International Living

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).
 

Dangerous investing: How one of the four companies traded in Ecuador could make you a fortune - Investing in Ecuador -

BySteve Sjuggerud

Dangerous investing: How one of the four companies traded in Ecuador could make you a fortune - Investing in Ecuador - We’re recommending a stock for extreme investors only. We have to warn you, it’s one of the riskiest, most dangerous investments we’ve ever recommended. But no one is looking at this company, market, or country as the big winner it could be. As a result, we believe it has the potential to make you a fortune. If you’ve read the last few issues of IL, you know how excited we are about dollarization in Ecuador, and what we believe it will do to the country’s real estate market. But we’re also keeping a close eye on the stock market. Because look at what happened when three countries followed through with dollarization…and took the power to print money away from their central banks: • Hong Kong: Stock market rose 500% in four years • Panama: 100 years of monetary stability • Argentina: Market rose 800% in just three years—and inflation flattened to zero.  That’s how powerful dollarization can be.
 

From Guayaquil to Esmeraldas: Ecuador’s best real-estate buys on offer right now -

By Gary Scott

From Guayaquil to Esmeraldas: Ecuador’s best real-estate buys on offer right now - Giant Pacific breakers crested and crashed on the sand. A damp ocean breeze tickled palms as they swayed over the beachfront restaurant where I sat, enjoying my delicious 72-cent cheese omelet and 38-cent cup of fresh, thick coffee with creamy, hot milk. A boy rode past on his bicycle carrying a bucket loaded with wriggling fish. This was as good as it gets for those who enjoy the beach...
 

Henshaw in Quito -

By Vernon Henshaw

Henshaw in Quito - Henshaw 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."
 

How I found my perfect retirement home in Quito: a three bedroom house for $20,000 - Retiring Overseas -

By Vern Henshaw

How I found my perfect retirement home in Quito: a three bedroom house for $20,000 - Retiring Overseas - The first thing I noticed about Quito was the absence of bugs. They always come after me before my wife Lorna, and when I didn’t see any, I was encouraged about our decision to visit this place. We were looking for a retirement home...  We have read with great interest Gary Scott’s articles in International Living. We were intrigued by the prices, and by the descriptions of the countryside and the people. We did some research on our own, and the more we looked, the more we liked what we saw.
 

International Investment Made Easy - The Sovereign Society ~

By Gary Scott

International Investment Made Easy - The Sovereign Society ~ by Gary Scott - 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.
 

Inti, Shamanic Wisdom From Ecuador - In Quito ~

By Mark McMahon

Inti, Shamanic Wisdom From Ecuador - In Quito ~ by Mark McMahon - 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.
 

It’s Back To The 50s…For Better Or Worse ~ What Life’s Been Like In Ecuador ~

By Lee Harrison

It’s Back To The 50s…For Better Or Worse ~ What Life’s Been Like In Ecuador ~ By Lee Harrison - 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. 
 

Living In Ecuador - Real Estate in Ecuador -

By Gary Scott

Living In Ecuador - Real Estate in Ecuador - Embarrassingly low prices  Now, after the crash, prices are so low that making offers is almost embarrassing. What's more, opportunities may get even better!
 

Living In The Valley of Longevity in Ecuador -

By Andre Grossenbacher

Living In The Valley of Longevity in Ecuador - 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”.
 

My Secrets to a Lifetime of Making Money in Overseas Real Estate -

By Gary Scott

My Secrets to a Lifetime of Making Money in Overseas Real Estate - My Secrets to a Lifetime of Making Money in Overseas Real Estate - by Gary Scott - 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.
 

Offshore Living ~ Ecuador Offers Residency Rights In Paradise - On The Cheap ~

By Gary A. Scott

Offshore Living ~ Ecuador Offers Residency Rights In Paradise - On The Cheap ~ by Gary A. Scott -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.
 

One reader writes:  “Why I’m packing up and moving to Ecuador”- Moving to Ecuador -

One reader writes:  “Why I’m packing up and moving to Ecuador”- Moving to Ecuador - Dear Fellow Reader,   I returned recently from 10 days in and around Quito, Ecuador. Did I like it? The day after I returned to Sacramento, my wife and I listed our house for sale. Eight days later, we had a firm sales contract. We are now sorting furniture and personal items, giving away as much as we can, and arranging for eight weeks of one-on-one classes at Simon Bolivar Spanish School in Quito..
 

Real Estate In Ecuador ~ Beachfront And Mountains ~

By Jorge Loor Zambrano

Real Estate In Ecuador ~ Beachfront And Mountains ~ By Jorge Loor Zambrano - Another 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.
 

The best places in the world to "retire" - our annual survey - Retire Overseas -

By Jennifer Stevens

The best places in the world to "retire" - our annual survey - Retire Overseas -  Economic crises, weak currencies, and natural disasters have worked to your advantage this year if you’re in the market for a new destination to call home. Ecuador, long one of our favorite picks for overseas living, has finally risen to no. 1 in our ranking after years in the top 5, an honor due in no small part to the calamities—economic, political, and natural—that the country has weathered in the last two years.
 

The Black Sheep Inn ~ An Ecological Inn ~

By Matt Kelly

The Black Sheep Inn ~ An Ecological Inn ~ By Matt Kelly - 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.
 

The Utopian EcoVillage Network in Ecuador -

By members of UEN Ecuador

The Utopian EcoVillage Network in Ecuador - 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

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A Place in the Sun: Renting a Flat in Cairo - Moving to Cairo -

By D. Tarin

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 ~

By Dorothy Aksamit

Jumping Ship On The Nile ~ Seeking Relief From Pharaonic Egypt ~ by Dorothy Aksamit - 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 ~

By David Lavoie

Notes From The Egyptian Desert ~ Adventure In The Desert ~ by David Lavoie - 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. Jan/05
 

Sinai Desert: Diving in Dahab -

By Tanis Newman

Sinai Desert: Diving in Dahab - Sinai Desert: Diving in Dahab - There’s no place on earth like Dahab – a palm fringed bay in the midst of a vast arid landscape - an intoxicating mix of desert, Bedouin culture....and diving.  The sand meets the sea in a most dramatic way and a fringing reef stretches further than the eye can see.  The best bit?  Many of the good dive sites can only be reached by camel!! Aug./06
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Sinai Desert 2: Said's Story -

By Said Khedr

Sinai Desert 2: Said's Story - 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
 

The Sinai ~ Explorations ~

By David Lavoie

The Sinai ~ Explorations ~ by David Lavoie - 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.  April/05
 

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 -

By Carolyn Howard-Johnson

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."
 

El Salvador

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El Salvador Autohotel ~ Salvadoran Hotel Pleasure ~

By Mark McMahon

El Salvador Autohotel ~ Salvadoran Hotel Pleasure ~ by Mark McMahon - I just don't get it! Is this just a place to park your auto? Where's the freakin' office? I drove around the circular interior of the drab cement complex several times and all I could see were small garage spaces with a door inside and a rolling metal garage door outside. "Where's the office?" I asked the security guard with a big shotgun and a nasty german shepard. My much improved Spanish was not enough to comprehend the situation. "Are there rooms here?" "Yes.
 

The advantages of Living Overseas: a new and refreshing way to look at Offshore -

By Edmund J. Pankau

The advantages of Living Overseas: a new and refreshing way to look at Offshore - Edmund J. Pankau writes about the broader meaning of offshore, this time in terms of the real advantages to the ordinary person seeking a lower cost of living, a better quality of life, reasonable and fantastic real estate, lower taxes, and ground floor business opportunities. "In recent years, Central America has become the Florida, California and Arizona of the 1950’s.  Remember when you could buy beachfront property in Florida for a song? When prices in California were dirt cheap?  Well, those days are now in full bloom just a little further south of the border.  The slower paced climate of Central American has awakened to the realization that is can revitalize its economy by becoming the retirement center of the western world. All of the things that made Florida and California boom are now happening in Belize, Honduras and Costa Rica, as is starting to emerge, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala."
 

What You Need To Know About Living In El Salvador ~ A Forgotten Beauty ~

By Phil Davies

What You Need To Know About Living In El Salvador ~ A Forgotten Beauty ~ By Phil Davies - El Salvador is one of those countries that most people either ignore or know nothing about or are fearful to visit. And then you talk to people who can talk about nothing but El Salvador and why you should visit or move there. The country does have some stunning spots and the economy has picked up as the political problems of the 70s and 80s have faded. Now might be El Salvador's time.
 

England

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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.
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Felixstowe - On The Coast Of England ~

By Jon Steele

Felixstowe - On The Coast Of England ~ by Jon Steele - Walking along the “boardwalk” or waterfront area I can’t help but be reminded of Coney Island in New York. There’s no roller coaster about but it has the same feel. On one side of the main drag you have shops and arcades; on the other side is the beach and ocean itself. The town is old and rustic, very little modernizations anywhere, which give it a real charm and appeal.
 

From Cornwall to the Cotswolds: England’s best holiday cottages -  England's best holiday cottages -

By Cheryl Taylor

From Cornwall to the Cotswolds: England’s best holiday cottages -  England's best holiday cottages - If you've always dreamed of renting an idyllic English country cottage with roses around the door, the editor of International Living’s U.K. edition has just the key to your pleasure. Here is her handpicked collection of period properties in off-the-beaten-track locations from Lands End to Chipping Norton—available for as little as £35 per person per week.
 

From Idea to Reality: The Story of Expatboxes Start-up -

By Susan Ubl

From Idea to Reality: The Story of Expatboxes Start-up - Four expat escape artists from England band together and form Expatboxes.com, a new internet site e-commerce company based in the heart of Devon, England.  The company went online in November 2000.  Founder Susan Ubl has lived abroad for 20 years. Susan says, “After returning to the UK five years ago I have been constantly asked by all my expat friends to send them various essential things they miss from home!" This is the story of their start-up, a feat easily accomplished with a little of that ol' British fortitude and ingenuity.
 

Hidden London: the world's first garden suburb, with Dutch inspired architectural delights and no tourists -

By Gary Scott

Hidden London: the world's first garden suburb, with Dutch inspired architectural delights and no tourists - Even after I had lived in London for over a decade, I realized I had only caught a glimpse of the real city. But I did discover a few gems. Here's one of them: Bedford Park on the Bath Road, London W4. This is London's garden suburb and holds hidden charms outside the tourist zone, without the crowds. Developed in the late 1800s, this was the world's first garden suburb. Many of the houses were designed by the architect Norman Shaw and are steeped in history with ancient lead-framed windows and Dutch-inspired architectural delights.
 

In The Mists Of Avalon ~ Glastonbury, England ~

By Katharina Bishop

In The Mists Of Avalon ~ Glastonbury, England ~ by Katharina Bishop - From 2001 to 2003 I lived in a small rural village in Somerset, England. You are probably picturing me strolling around meandering cobbled alleyways and pruning the roses in my cottage garden now. Bored to death, most likely. But you’d be wrong. Because the tiny historic market town (population: 8800) that I called home was not your average rural English idyll. Not by a long shot. Legend tells us that when King Uther died, England was left without a king. How to find one? A cunning plan was devised.
 

Letter From Cornwall -

By C.D.York

Letter From Cornwall - Letter From Cornwall - I was looking for a quiet, inspirational place to write, a place far removed from the expense, noise and crowds of London. ‘Why not Cornwall?’ I thought, with that memory of the beach below the cliffs stuck in my mind. As things turned out, I came for a break and stayed for two years. I was seduced by landscape and seascape, by the lure of mythology and romantic legends. But the reality of life in Cornwall turns out to be both more and less than anyone could imagine.
 

Living In North Yorkshire - In The North Of England ~

By Eric Hooton

Living In North Yorkshire - In The North Of England ~ by Eric Hooton - Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, Stonehenge and Big Ben are some of the places people think of when traveling to England becomes part of their vacation plans. These are all wonderful places and well worth visiting; yet some of the most beautiful and authentically “English” parts of England have to be the Yorkshire Dales. This includes the East and West ridings, or counties, of Yorkshire, and the largest county in England, the county of North Yorkshire.
 

Next month in England: bonfires and effigies for the Gunpowder Plot -

By Steenie Harvey

Next month in England: bonfires and effigies for the Gunpowder Plot - I grew up in England, and Guy Fawkes Night—better known as “Bonfire Night”—was always a banner event. We saved our pocket money for weeks before the November 5th event, and then blew the lot on fireworks. We got extra money by asking neighbors and any passing stranger for “a penny for the Guy.”
 

Old stone barns and manor houses - UK holiday cottages, part II -

By Cheryl Taylor

Old stone barns and manor houses - UK holiday cottages, part II - Real Estate in The UK -  Eager to escape the city at holiday time, our UK editor admits she has trekked her family all over Great Britain in recent years, in search of the ideal retreat. Here are her picks for the best homes off the beaten track in Wales and Scotland.
 

Property Picks:  An Irish pub in Kinsale... castle apartments in Yorkshire… Normandy farmhouses... the best Caribbean deals -

By Various Authors

Property Picks: An Irish pub in Kinsale... castle apartments in Yorkshire… Normandy farmhouses... the best Caribbean deals - A pub in one of my favorite Irish towns. The Spaniard Inn, in Kinsale, County Cork, is for sale. This is not a quiet little family pub in a sleepy town. It's a bustling place in one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. I spent an evening drinking Guinness there just a few months ago, surrounded by a crowd of Irish and Australians who found work in the town as sailing crew and boat designers. The Spaniard is a narrow and usually crowded pub, established in 1650. The asking price is IR£1.6 million. Turnover last year was IR£500,000. (This observation and much more)
 

Real-estate tycoon reveals: “My secrets to a lifetime of making money in international markets” -

By Gary Scott

Real-estate tycoon reveals: “My secrets to a lifetime of making money in international markets” -  “If the global community continues to boom,” I figured, “companies from the United States, Japan and all over the world are going to set up regional offices in some major European city.” If real-estate prices were high in Frankfurt, Brussels, and Paris, and low in London, I realized, those companies would relocate in the British capital. I knew this would force London property prices up. This is one of the most powerful investment lessons I have ever learned…and I've used it to make a fortune since. Look for local distortions.
 

Suffolk Classic Olde England, With London Within Commuting Range - Living In Suffolk -

By Steenie Harvey

Suffolk Classic Olde England, With London Within Commuting Range - Living In Suffolk - This is classic English countryside. Between golden wheatfields, streams overhung with willow trees glisten in the autumn sunlight. Corn dollies hang up in casement windows like magic charms. In market gardens, red-flowered runner beans grow on eight-foot high poles. Strings of racehorses exercise on Newmarket Heath, village greens host cricket matches, and Greene King ale—real ale—comes straight from the cask. ... from the best of International Living.
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The Wasteland - From The Daily Reckoning -

By Bill Bonner

The Wasteland - From The Daily Reckoning - T.S. Eliot, American by birth, English by choice, was once asked why he had moved to London, instead of settling down in St. Louis with a nice woman from the midwest. "I didn't like being dead that much," was his reply. - A new feature on Escape Artist, The Daily Reckoning, by Bill Bonner - Bill is the publisher of a group of investment services, called Agora Financial Publishing. Agora has offices in Paris, London and Baltimore, so Bill had a choice of where he wanted to live. While he shuttles back and forth between these offices he chooses to live in a château in France which he and is wife Elizabeth renovated.
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There's no place i'd rather be- Living in Europe -

There's no place i'd rather be- Living in Europe - For many Americans the best fringe benefit of a relocation to Europe is the opportunity for accessible travel through a continent with incredible cultural diversity. Of course, there are the destinations that anyone on a two-to-three year residency will have on their "must see" list, but few people will return to the US without some village, region, resort or city occupying a special place in their recollections of traveling through Europe. Those who stay a little longer often have the chance to range a bit farther and perhaps to form a long-term bond with a particular place. Clare Sievers asked six prominent US citizens resident in Europe to share their thoughts on a favorite holiday destination.
 

Under the hammer: Where (and how) to find the cheapest housing in Britain -

By Cheryl Taylor

Under the hammer: Where (and how) to find the cheapest housing in Britain - Despite reports of a booming residential-property market in Great Britain, prices have only recently bottomed out in some areas. They are starting to rise, however, as a growing number of investors see money in buying properties to rent out.
 

Estonia

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Real Estate in Estonia -

By Rhianon Williamson

Real Estate in Estonia -  Real Estate in Estonia - According to Knight Frank’s latest ‘Global House Price Index’ Estonia once again tops the list of worldwide property markets in terms of annualised growth; the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn recorded growth of 17% in the first quarter of 2006 on top of record annual growth last year of around 50%. So what’s fuelling demand for property for sale in Estonia?  What’s sustaining the property price increases and is Estonia’s property market booming healthily or about to explode and cause causalities?
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Ethiopia

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Addis Abeba, Ethiopia ~ A City Of Great Color ~

By Theresa Petray

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia ~ A City Of Great Color ~ by Theresa Petray - If there is one word to describe Addis Abeba, the capital city of Ethiopia, it is colorful. It is literally colorful, in the visual sense of the word, but it is colorful in so many other ways too. Vibrant might be a better word, to cover all the senses. People walk around the city in bright reds and yellows; women wear everything on the spectrum from traditional wrap dresses and scarves, to a scarf with jeans, to only western clothing. Buildings are painted vibrant shades of purple, pink, and orange. Bright blue taxis - cars, vans, and small trucks from the communist era of the 1960s and 70s - spew thick black smoke from their exhausts. Aug./05
 

Warm Milk and Closed Windows - Ethiopia!!! ~ Take Me Home Toto! -

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Warm Milk and Closed Windows - Ethiopia!!! ~ Take Me Home Toto! - As a Peace Corps volunteer recently returned from Ethiopia, Gina Perfetto’s stories are varied. She has had authentic human interaction in foreign cultures as the following story well illustrates. The story records an encounter with an irate passenger on a bus in Ethiopia. Gina writes from the hip and tells it like it is: of dusty friends on a back road to nowhere, of dominating males in an archaic society, of a longing for logic and sense ... a return to sensibility.
 

Fiji Islands

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Island Fever ~ Moving To Fiji ~

By Susan Rungo-de Geus

Island 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
 

Living A Dream In The South Pacific ~ In Fiji ~

By Kyle Hammons

Living A Dream In The South Pacific ~ In Fiji ~ by Kyle Hammons - Stumbling out of the plane after a ten-hour flight, I juggled the excitement of pending adventure with the discomfort of a sweat-soaked t-shirt.  The humidity of Fiji at 5:30 am shocked my pores into releasing torrents of body moisture.  When a gentle breeze passed through the open-air terminal, it brought both welcome respite from the heat and the aroma of fresh-baked bread
 

Living and Working in Fiji - The way the world should be -

By Jacqueline D. Brown

Living and Working in Fiji - The way the world should be - When I was 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.
 

Living in Fiji - Island Fever -

By Susan Rungo-de Geus

Living in Fiji - Island Fever - Living in Fiji - Island Fever - We had this crazy dream. It’s a common one … a captivating one even. But one that was, for most people, but a dream. Pack up and take  to live on a the South Pacific island. Splendid 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. April/06
 

Paddling Fiji's Kadavu Island - Paddling in Fiji -

By Melissa McCoy

Paddling Fiji's Kadavu Island - Paddling in Fiji - "Paddling to the edge of the lagoon's reef, I looked over the side of the kayak. I had the uncanny feeling that I was scuba diving. Acres of staghorn coral reached for the surface like millions of deer antlers; countless tiny, florescent blue and green fish darted among the antlers. Scores of purple-blue starfish lay like a handful of jewels strewn across the sandy bottom. A large school of flying fish whisked past. We lazily passed a few tiny, deserted islands ringed with powdery white sand beaches and coconut-laden palms. I would given anything to set up house on one of them." Join Melissa McCoy on a Fiji Kayak expedition.
 

Paradise Found on Fiji - There are No Rules -

By Collin McKenny

Paradise Found on Fiji - There are No Rules - Collin McKenny first had dreams of getting out of corporate America in 1988. The idea of a gold watch to send her off into an unwelcomed retirement, someday, didn't appeal to her. She and her husband wandered the South Pacific, then the Caribbean, then decided Fiji would be their paradise found.  That was 1997 and the year they said good by to the rat race and set about to achieve their dreams. Now, they have a tropical retreat on that beautiful island. Their retreat is called Lomalagi, which means "Heaven" in the Fijian language. Lomalagi has six bungalows, swimming pools with waterfalls, a "playhouse" with pool table & games, a dining pavilion with bar, and a coconut plantation where locals harvest the coconuts. They're living the good life.
 

Finland

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Finnish Lapland ~ In The Artic Circle ~

By Richard Robinson

Finnish Lapland ~ In The Artic Circle ~ by Richard Robinson - They say that the Finns, equally comfortable in both Finnish and Swedish idioms, tend to employ neither if they can help it. “Silent in two languages” is how the  playwright, Bertold Brecht, described them. He should know, having spent some time here, but my brief sortie into the Arctic Circle of Finnish Lapland revealed a rather more garrulous side to the Finnish nature. Take Hannun Ajokhaat, for example. Jan/05
 

My Secrets to a Lifetime of Making Money in Overseas Real Estate - Investing in Finland -

By Gary Scott

My Secrets to a Lifetime of Making Money in Overseas Real Estate - Investing in Finland - by Gary Scott - 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..
 

France

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Articles on Living & Retiring in France

Articles on Living & Retiring in France - Articles on Living & Retiring in France - A selection of Articles about moving, living & retiring to France.
 

French Guyana

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Devil's Island -Sailing From Brazil to French Guyana  ~

By James Baldwin

Devil's Island -Sailing From Brazil to French Guyana  ~ By James Baldwin - Devil's Island conjurs up all kinds of hellish thoughts. The French prison camp was opened at the end of the 19th century and closed by the middle of the 20th. During the years that it operated it was source of some of the most grusome survival stories ever. Wonder what it looks like today? Check out the above article.
 

French West Indies

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Living On A Boat - One Woman's Transition To Living Onboard A Boat -

By Jillian Simensky

Living On A Boat - One Woman's Transition To Living Onboard A Boat - By Jillian Simensky - The summers are filled with activity. The boatyard fills with seasonal boaters, friends we see only for those glorious months. Spending the weekends on the bay, or a trip to Fire Island instantly washes away the residue of the week's stress. Starting the day off with a cup of coffee on the deck, feeding the ducks and swans that gather noisily at the waterline makes all the difference in dealing with the upcoming day at work.