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Index For Volume Five Issue Number Ten - October 2003
Live Where You Want To Live! ~ Live How You Want To Live! ~ And Make Money Doing It!
Living Overseas
International Real Estate
Investing Overseas
Classified Ads
Letters to the Editor
Unique Products
Unique Travel
Moving Overseas
Commentaries
"When God feels conscientious, He imitates good writers".
R.M. Koster
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Special Feature

Earn Money Offshore With An Online Casino - Earn Money Offshore With An Online Casino - For some time we've recognized that in order to move overseas the major hurdle most of our readers face is finding a way to make money overseas.  To provide a way for readers to get over that  hurdle we have continually stressed offshore eCommerce, but as of yet we haven't really supplied our readers with anything substantial that can be used as a form of eCommerce. That is about to change; over the next six months we promise to supply our readers with a series of methods for earning an income offshore and online.  An independent offshore income that can be used to live how you want and where you want. We begin this series with internet casinos; internet casinos are the most lucrative form of online eCommerce, and they are all hosted offshore.
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Living Overseas

Chile, The Ultimate Adventure - Traveling Through The Beaches And Coastal Areas ~ By Jon Steele - Jon continues his writings on Chile with a look at the beautiful Chilean coastal towns of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. The hills, the sea and the sunlight are incredible along the western coast of Chile. The seafood is some of the best you'll find anywhere and the people are famous for being friendly, intelligent and very well-dressed. Also, if you go to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, be sure to visit some of the small beach towns nearby. 
The Cult Of The Leader - Mao's Hometown ~ by Ben Hill - Very hard to say about Chairman Mao: son of a well-to-do farmer, schoolteacher, guerrilla leader, absolute ruler of China. He was also a man of strange habits: he is said to never have brushed his teeth; he only ever rinsed them in green tea. On the other hand he was incredibly brave:there is the story of Mao swimming at the Chinese summer resort, Beidaihe, and upon seeing a typhoon coming across the sea towards the beach, he jumped into the water and started swimming into the storm. The above article gives you an idea about Chairman Mao's legacy. 

Escape From America Magazine - October 2003
It’s a Nice Life, But… - Living In Italy ~ by Deirdré Straughan - What would it be like to live in Italy. Most people dream about just that. The great food in the south of Italy, the green fields and beautiful cities of Tuscany and the mountains of the north - all of these places have attracted foreigners for centuries. But that's how most people see it from a far. Maybe life in Italy would be boring and cramped. The above article explores what it's like to live in Italy from day to day. 
The Sights, Sounds, And People Of Morelia, Mexico - How To Enjoy Mexico ~ by David Wix - More on living in Morelia, Mexico. Morelia is the capital of the state of Michoacán and the city is a jewel of Mexican colonial architecture. Find out about the markets and the other sites you need to see when you visit the beautiful city of Morelia. 
Colombia - Up In The Mountains Above Cali ~ by Jacky Akelsberg - Have made many friends from Colombia during my time in Panama and invariably they tell me that the Colombian countryside is amazing. Most people own farms, but have trouble reaching them as the political situation in the countryside is too dangerous. The above article gives you a little bit of an idea what life in the countryside can be like when things are peaceful. 
                  Up In The Mountains Above Cali ~ by Jacky Akelsberg.
Living In Southeast Asia Aboard Your Own Boat - Travel On The High Seas ~ by Harold Stephens - Sailing and living your life on the water is something many people dream about. The new towns and people as you pass by on your boat. The tropical islands to yourself and the fresh air and free lifestyle of the open sea. If sailing around the world is something you've thought about then take a look at some of the ideas the above article explores. Reading it is like sitting back and letting the cool sea breezes blow over you as the blue water and green islands pass you by.
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First Read Manufacturer's Instructions - Moving Day In Switzerland ~ by Bonnie Burns - Nobody likes moving day, and if you're living overseas, moving day can mean hell. Find out what a moving day is like in Switzerland with its multi-lingual population and electronics instructions. You'll see that moving in your own country is a lot easier than what you might find in your new home overseas - but moving will be part of the journey and fun.
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Living In Thailand
Live Better For Less Money In Thailand ! A Guide To Living, Retiring, Working and Doing Business in Thailand. This EscapeArtist Special Report is intended for those readers who are seriously considering moving to Thailand for a prolonged period, or perhaps for the rest of their lives. The contents focus less upon the sort of information usually found in the popular tourist guides (hotels, restaurants, entertainment etc) and more upon the practical realities of moving to and successfully living in the Land of Smiles. Thailand is a wonderful place to live, but a move to the country is not without it’s attendant difficulties. This Report aims to help the reader to achieve a smooth transition to a new life in the Kingdom - Get The Details - Click Here
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Books & Videos Half Price Sale - Books & Videos Half Price Sale - Here's your chance to pick up on some books and videos on living overseas at half price!
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Four New eBooks 
The  Expat’s Guide to Living in Spain
The Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica  - Relocating To Costa Rica -  Relocating to Costa Rica means affordable real estate. 
The Andorra Report - An Expat’s Guide to Living in Andorra - Andorra, the unknown mountain top tax haven in the heart of Europe.
Retire In Mexico - Live Better For Less -Retire In Mexico - Live Better For Less
The  Expat’s Guide to Living in Spain -   An Expat’s Guide to Living in Spain  - 
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International Real Estate
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Belize Relocation Tour - The Best Way To See Belize - Belize, the old British mahogany colony on the Caribbean coast of Central America has become a favorite destination for those who are looking for a Caribbean paradise where they can relax and still do business. Belize has great modern services as well as natural beauty and a great coral reef to scuba dive around. If you think you might want to visit Belize you should read the above article and then start planning your trip to see Belize, too. 
Healthy Lifestyle - Ecological Houses Made Of Wooden Logs - These are great looking homes that are ecologically sound and well-built. If you are someone who likes the idea of living in a home that is very different, but also affordable and ecologically sound, then take a look at the houses in the above article - they just might be what you've been looking for. 
Finding Your Overseas Home - Financing Your Dream - Many of you who want to move overseas need to know how you can make the money stretch, how will you finance your new home - in short, what are your money options as far as financing your overseas journey? The above article will help you learn about how to finance your overseas home and at the same time have the independence of living overseas and being able to afford it. 
Wild And Lovely Corsica - The Best Of France And Italy With A Twist, US$1 equals 0.88 euro ~ by Steenie Harvey - The beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica has both French and Italian influences. And of course it was the birthplace of Napoleon. The island is famous for its beautiful beaches and people and would be the perfect place to own a second home. If you can think of nothing but Mediterranean sunlight, food and fun, then Corsica is the island for you.
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International Real Estate
International Real Estate Marketplace Featured Listings - See this month's featured real estate listings - Real estate from Chile, Brazil, Croatia, Panama, Costa Rica, and around the world. Each month we feature new properties in our featured listings, colored photographs and access to our entire database of properties around the world. Find your dream property and plan your escape. 
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Exotic Fruit & Teak Wood Plantation Cash Flow Beachfront near San Blas & in Bocas
Bocas Del Toro - Panama's Best Expatriate Haven - Plenty to do and see -
Live In A Garden In The Mountains Of Panama Perfect Temp. Breath-Taking Views
Tours -Tropical Pathways Real Estate Investment & Retirement Tours -
View More Properties - List Your Property!
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Commentary
Poor Houses - Your Very Own Home, On Trial... Part 1 ~ by Bill Bonner - It's funny how everything around us shrinks in value - cars, computers, and money - but most people think their house only grows in value. The Nobel  Laureate, Elias Canetti, once said that inflation shrinks a man psychologically as well as materially. He saw the seeds of fascism in inflation. Read the above article to see if the value of your home will be maintained or will it too shrink in value.
The Mystery Of Wyndclyffe - What Became Of “The Missing Lessons Of U.S. History”? ~ by Addison Wiggin - If you are wondering about the state of the economy and want to know what the credit boom of the last few years has meant to the economy of the U.S., then the above article can help answer some of your questions. The creation of credit is basically the same thing as the central bank printing money, and with credit expansion comes an explosion in the money supply and why has that not led to inflation?
Africa's Swindlers - What Is Behind All Those E-mails You Receive ~ by RJ Foydt - Have you wondered where all those email scams come from, all those emails you see wanting money for Prince so and so. Most originate in Nigeria. RJ has traveled throughout Africa: he has been in Gabon, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Liberia and a number of other countires, if you really want to know what a scam is, then check out this article.
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Working Overseas
Teaching English In Turkey - Falling In Love With Turkey ~ by Dawnelle Salant - Most people don't think about teaching English overseas in Turkey, but from what the above article describes, it looks like it might be just the right place to start your teaching adventure. When teaching overseas it's always important to find out what you can do when not teaching: does the country allow you to move around at will, or are you constrained in where you can go and what you can see. Turkey seems like a country where you could have fun inside and outside the classroom.
Teaching English In Korea - Secure And Fun ~ by Tim Meyers - There are number of people who I've known that taught in schools in South Korea and many of them - not all - have told me that it's a great experience. The Koreans tend to be too serious as students, I've been told, but they know how to have fun outside the classroom. The country is modern and safe and allows the expatriate teacher plenty of opportunities to enjoy his new home.
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Classified Ads
The Classified Advertisement Section of Escape from America Magazine is the only one of its kind on the Internet. It's ahead of its time, and it's your place to browse the marketplace, near and far, for deals on international real estate, 2nd citizenships, boats and live aboards, international health insurance, job opportunities, language instruction, asset protection, mail drops, unique services and products, and much much more. Take a look - Classified Ads
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Offshore Stock Broker - Offshore & Online
Offshore Stock Broker - Offshore & Online - In an article that first appeared in the September 2002 issue of Escape From America Magazine we spoke about a Swiss style securities broker here in Panama  Since then we've had more than sufficient feedback to determine that clients are happy with the firm mentioned in that article.  To facilitate dealing with the firm we have added secure chat so that clients can communicate with the firm in real time and ask relevant questions.  The secure chat is hosted on our offshore servers in a high security lock down facility. ~ To Contact The Firm Please Click Here ~ Our contact form is hosted and remains on our secure server. None of the  information that you input  into our contact  form will be transmitted via email, all the information you place into the form remains on our secure server and can only be viewed by those who are authorized to view it, and only through a password protected section.  For more information click here
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Unique Products
Electric Scooter Dealerships Available Worldwide - Electric Scooter Dealerships Available Worldwide - Electric Scooter Dealerships are now available.  Regardless of where you live, from Cape Verde to the Caribbean you can have your own Electric Scooter Dealership. Popular and inexpensive, Electric Scooters appeal to young and old. The designer of these scooters, Geno Sola, has created an entirely new breed of scooter that has tremendous appeal.  There is no sign up fee to become a dealer, simply contact Geno and he'll get you started. 
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Unique Travel
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. 
In The South Of France - Wine Country ~ by Will Sullivan - Great article about traveling and living in the south of France. Will visits some old friends in the south of France who have settled down in a small town and are living and working in the wine business. If you've thought about what it would be like to live in the south of France read the above article.
Community Tourism On Jamaica’s Southwest Coast - Vacation Alternatives For The Adventuresome Traveler ~ by Brendan Fletcher - Most people think that visiting Jamaica means overcrowded beaches and violence. But this is not so. Brendan takes us out to some little known areas of Jamaica and gives us a feel of what it's like to travel in Jamaica far from the normal tourist destinations.
A Memorable Painting Journey, 1978 - Travel And Memories ~ by Diane Leon - Remembering a great journey can make the stress of the present seem bearable. Remembering a beautiful trip and writing about it is what you'll find in the above article. We turn back to the year 1978 and are taken over the Pyrnees mountains and end up at a small artist colony in the Aragon province of Spain. Sounds like a good time. 
A Journey To Various Places In Mexico - Places To See ~ by Jurgen Klemann - Jurgen takes us around Mexico; from his base in Colima, we travel to Chiapas, Manzanillo and through Mexico City. If you've ever thought about settling down in Mexico, then read the above article.
Travel Through Vietnam - A Return Trip To Vietman ~ by Doug Rice - Doug first traveled to Vietnam as a U.S. soldier, he has returned as a traveller. He tells us about the country and what a traveller should look out for if he is wanting to spend some time in a country with a hard past. 
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Playa Grande - The Beauty Of A Remote Panamanian Beach ~ by Matthew Atlee - Playa Grande is a remote beach on the Atlantic side of Panama. If you are headed to Isla Grande be sure to check out Playa Grande; it has a lot to offer: the beauty and remoteness of the Caribbean side of Panama, along with some great views, wildlife and people. Be sure to bring a picnic and some firends, you might also want to camp out. If you are a surfer then this is the place you've been dreaming of in Panama. Enjoy. 

Tarhankut: The Anomaly Of Crimea - The Unknown Jewel Of The Crimea ~ by Jason Jones - The Crimea has always been famous as a tourist destination: Russians have been traveling to the Crimea for their summer vacations for years. If you want to visit the Crimea, but don't want to be trampled on by the summer tourists, then you should read the above article to find out where the unknown parts of the Crimea can be found.
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International Real Estate Market Place
The EscapeArtist Real Estate Marketplace - International Real Estate Market Place - has become the number one international real estate market place on the internet.  Over 20,000 people a day now visit that section of our website alone. Find the property you want, sell the property you want. ... or just browse and dream. Plenty of color photos.
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Letters to the Editor
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The Escape from America Magazine ezine is sent to over 250,000 subscribers each month, and an additional 25,000 people per day view the online edition of the magazine. In each and every issue of the magazine, you'll find classified advertisements directed specifically towards your type of individual. You can place a Classified Ad within the pages of Escape from America Magazine at a very low cost. - Click Here -
Back Issues of Escape From America Magazine
Yes, see almost three years of very fine articles on moving overseas, jobs overseas, overseas real estate, offshore opportunities, unique travel, overseas retirement, and other subjects for those seeking to live an international lifestyle. Our archived issues are posted in full with all our past articles.  Find just what you're looking for in the Escape from America Magazine Archives. - Click Here -Also see our new article section with articles listed by country and by subject. Articles About Living, Working, Investing & Traveling Overseas - Including International Real Estate -
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