SECTION ONE - LIVING OVERSEAS - INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION Panama City Here I Come - The Central American Boomtown-  EscapeArtist.com in Panama With a Message From Tomas A. Cabal Panama City Here I Come - The Central American Boomtown-  EscapeArtist.com in Panama We remember when we came to Panama to open the EscapeArtist.com offices in 1997.  In those days Panama already showed a lot of positive signs. It was clear to us even then that by locating our offices in Panama that we had a much better chance of success than if we opened our office in the USA.  Hey, there was excellent offshore corporate structures in Panama, excellent banking options, good telecommunications, low prices, good employees available for hire and low office rents.  Panama was open for business in 1997.   The Benefits Of Essential Oils While Traveling  By Katrina Sjoberg The Benefits Of Essential Oils While Traveling - Some of the oldest oils came from Egypt and were used by the Egyptian kings and queens dating back to 4500 BC.  The aromatic oils were used as perfumes as well as for medicinal purposes.  Some of you might recall the mention of frankincense and myrrh in the Bible.  Well, at that time, these oils were like precious metals and were highly valued in a monetary sense.    Investment opportunities, Jaco Beach, Costa Rica  ByDavid F.Sagal Investment opportunities, Jaco Beach, Costa Rica - “JACO IS BOOMING” is the title of a recent independent report about Jaco appearing in the Economic section of La Nacion*, Costa Rica’s leading newspaper. The report confirms Jaco not only has been developing at a dramatic pace but also, as it enters the second developmental stages, the pace will be even faster.   A Pom’s A-Z Of “Kiwi”   By Jeanie Davison A Pom’s A-Z Of “Kiwi” - As this Pom quickly discovered, Kiwis have a vocabulary all their own to describe their world. For sure, it’s all English – but the way Kiwis use the language (often referred to as “New Zild”) reveals a heck of lot about their lifestyle, culture and attitudes.  After reading many “po-faced” guides to New Zealand which didn’t capture the essence of the country at all, I decided that compiling an A to Z of “Kiwi speak” would be a great way to look at the differences I’ve encountered in settling in the country.  . Kidnappings, guerrillas, and drugs?  By Lee Harrison Kidnappings, guerrillas, and drugs? - Let us show you another side to this overlooked retirement haven…Located at the tip of South America, Colombia is where the Pacific and the Caribbean collide with the Andes and the Amazon.  It’s a country that is more beautiful, dramatic, and diverse than any you’re likely to see - from its sparkling colonial cities in the highlands to its homey residential towns to the world famous (and safe) resorts along the Caribbean. What’s more, it boasts some beautiful areas where the cost of living is the lowest you’ll find anywhere in South America - even Ecuador.  . Overview of Education Options in the UK By Julie Sabin Overview of Education Options in the UK - For families moving to the UK with children, the choice of school is paramount to the success of the relocation.  The school search should therefore be informed by the place of work and precede the home search in terms of priority.  It is important to be informed about all education options at the start in order to decide on the best type of schooling for your child.  Previous education experience, ability and English language capability all play a role.  You should also consider where you might be in two to four years time because this will be an important factor in school choice.    Retire in Malaysia By Brent Wilson Retire in Malaysia - Malaysia was a British colony until 1957, and has existed in it's present form since 1963.  English is spoken widely, although many other languages are spoken as well – various dialects of Chinese, Tamil (a south Indian language), Malayalam (another South Indian Language) and the national language, Bahasa Malaysia.  In practical terms you can get along fine just about everywhere with English. . Totally Wired    By Sarah Morgan Totally Wired - Electrical service was a fairly new commodity to the residents of the Talamanca region (Costa Rica) when we first arrived. In 1989 electrical service, although present, was inconsistent at best and smarter people didn't sell off their plants right away.  Food in refrigerators spoiled frequently due to outages that lasted days and sometimes a week or more.  Very often while enjoying an evening of music, or a TV program, the power would close down on us without warning, causing us to fumble about in the dark looking for candles and matches.    Margarita Island, Venezuela vs Panama City, Panama By Scott Boswell Margarita Island, Venezuela vs Panama City, Panama - Panama City Is an interesting, bustling city, but I also noticed some disadvantages as I compared the living conditions on Margarita Island with those  I observed in Panama City.  The first thing I noticed was the dirt/soot that was constantly spewed for buses and trucks. Margarita Island is generally much cleaner than Panama City. We don’t have the black, greasy soot over everything. You might find more in the downtown areas because of more traffic, but not in the overwhelming amounts found all over Panama City.   Driving in Europe By William Maderas Driving in Europe - “You must go to the end of the block and turn left. Then, you must go until you see a square that is round...” “A square that is round...” I responded in my best 2 a.m. vacant monotone.  I nodded my head slowly, like a zombie taking orders from a witchdoctor.  The man sitting behind the hotel night clerk smirked as he realized what his associate had just said. The night clerk didn't miss a beat, “Yes, it will be a square, but it will be round.” “Here in Barcelona, I can see how that might happen.” I commented.   Why Expats Should Consider A Move To Chile By Danica Bulic Why Expats Should Consider A Move To Chile - Two years ago, my husband and I went to Hawaii for our very first vacation in years and got married.  The first thing we noticed was how peaceful everyone was.  The environment lent itself to tranquility.  It was warm, sunny, and everyone was relaxed-looking and smiling.  I was able to shed the skin of stress for the first time in a very long time.  It was here that we decided we needed to make a major change of life and we began discussing the possibility of living in another country.   Meanwhile.... Con Air: Take Off or Rip Off? - Luke McMahon examines dual pricing in the Argentine airline industry. A recent Spanish tourist told BA travel agent Pablo Haas when he was quoted the price for a return flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche:  “Hombre, I could fly from Madrid to Tokyo and back for that price!” INTERNATIONAL REPORTS ON OVERSEAS RELOCATION A Survivor´s Guide To Living In Ireland - Over 60,000 former U.S. citizens now call Ireland home. Don't move to Ireland without reading this report. If you´ve ever considered telling the boss to take a hike, then sell everything and load yourself onto the nearest transport in hopes of moving to the green island of Ireland, this is the book for you. Originally from Chicago, American Tom Richards did exactly what you might be dreaming of doing: in 1982, he sold up the farm, loaded his wife and first-born child onto a draughty charter plane, and moved to Ireland. He´s lived there ever since. In this humorously written book, Richards gives you the benefit of his mistakes, misfortunes, and eventual successes while telling you exactly what to expect and how to survive if you too decide to move to this country. Living & Investing In Panama - Find Out About Living & Investing In Panama - As things continue to deteriorate inside the United States intelligent people are looking offshore for a stable relocation safe-haven - Panama has it all - Panama is affordable - Panama is modern - Panama is two and one-half hours by air from Florida - Panama is stable - Panama has great real estate - Panama uses the US Dollar - Panama has almost no crime - Panama has a good climate - Panama is enviromentally pristine - North Americans, Canadians & Europeans are welcome in Panama - Find Out About Living & Investing In Panama Uruguay for Retiring, Investing, or just Good Living - The US Department of State did a study last year that showed Uruguay to be among the least expensive places in the world to live. Who was higher? Places like Peru. Who was lower? Swaziland, Gambia, and Nepal…not exactly among the world´s top retirement destinations. The country is diverse. Montevideo is an old-world European style city with fine restaurants, colorful markets, sycamore-lined streets and a cultural scene second to none. Here you´ll encounter an honest, European culture that´s representative of what you´ll see throughout the country .

Volume Nine Issue Number Three March 2007 Christie's has now come to Panama Caribbean Lifestyles Magazine ~ See the NEW online version of our CaribPro Magazine Features and articles on how to "up-sticks" and move on down to the blue water tropics and relax under a palm tree. Information on retirement possibilities, buying property, Caribbean lifestyles, job opportunities, investing, Caribbean culture, classifieds and the Caribbean Marketplace. Our stories of successes and failures are told by those who have made that lifestyle change and moved to the Caribbean themselves. Live the Dream!

International Real Estate Marketplace Featured Listings International Properties With Color Photos International Real Estate Marketplace Featured Listings - See this month's featured real estate listings - Real estate in New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Croatia, Panama, Belize, Costa Rica, and from around the world. Each month we feature new properties in our featured listings, colored photographs and access to our entire database of properties from around the world. Find your dream property and plan your escape.   Calgary Real Estate  By Dave Lympany Calgary Real Estate - The Calgary Real Estate market has undoubtedly been one of the hottest in Canada for several years with house sales rising over 25% on average from the 2004 figures according to the MLS reports. The booming Albertan economy has brought a huge influx of newcomers both from within Canada looking to reap the rewards of the boom and immigrants from all over the world. With Calgary finally crossing the 1 million residents in 2006, the city reached a big milestone and is now considered “a big” city.    Buying a Piece of Paradise By Kenneth Reece Buying a Piece of Paradise - Not a day goes by without a guest expressing a serious interest in purchasing some land, an apartment, or a house on our beautiful island.  The country, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is a former British colony, and it remains a member of the British Commonwealth.  As such, the legal system out here is dependable, with laws allowing foreign nationals to own land.  Parcels are surveyed, the government keeps track of all titles and change in ownership, and all in all the real estate system is functioning fairly well.   Subscribe Free Offshore Real Estate Magazine International Real Estate is set to be the biggest and best investment market of the next several years. Tomorrow, it will make a great deal of difference where we live. But certainly not in the same sense as we now perceive it. Tomorrow we will live where the best real estate exists, where the least crime and repression exists, where population pressures have not decimated the environment and where business is encouraged and not hindered by legislation. The next big boom market is in offshore real estate - get there ahead of the crowd!  - See back issues - click here  -

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Teaching English in Mexico: The Cultural Issues By Cheri Powell Teaching English in Mexico: The Cultural Issues - Even my Peace Corps experience and my travels in many parts of the world did not prepare me for living in an entirely new culture – Mexico.  I prepared myself by reading about culture differences, but the materials available consisted mostly of descriptions of different holidays and celebrations.  I was not prepared for a different way of thinking and a different way of doing things.  I now have the benefit of four years of hindsight to review the moments of angst when the culture differences became personal.   From Galway to The Caymans By Lorna Cowan From Galway to The Caymans - I always wanted to travel but preferred the option to work abroad.  I knew accountancy is a good profession to achieve this goal.  Also for future career development, having international experience on your CV is viewed positively by future prospective employers.  I chose the Cayman Islands for the lifestyle and climate.    Making Money Overseas - Writing eBooks For EscapeArtist.com By EscapeArtist.com Making Money Overseas - Writing eBooks and Reports For EscapeArtist.com - Yes, you can make money writing eBooks and reports for us, good money. In fact you can make enough money to live on overseas. We are now seeking eBook reports on almost any subject; not just on expatriate issues. We have had so much success with our eBooks that we have decided to expand our library to include more subjects - - subjects that are important even if they are not directly related to expatriate issues. By EscapeArtist.com .. INTERNATIONAL REPORTS ON OVERSEAS MONEY MAKERS Offshore Telecommuting - How to Avoid Taxes and Live the Life of your Dreams. Go where want, whether in be Paris, Rome, or Rio de Janeiro - set yourself up with some home office equipment and stay as long as you want.. impossible?  The author's doing it; and so are thousands of others.  You can make it as sophisticated as you want, or as simple as you want.  With today's amazing technology one can run a home office from the deck of a boat, a beachfront cabin, or a coffee plantation in Central America. In plain, concise English (and with screenshots where appropriate) Income Freedom on a Shoestring explains how to select the suitable products or service to fit your interests and abilities, and guides you through the process of establishing and managing your online accounts for optimum growth. With the thorough, hands-on approach outlined in this guide, you could see money begin trickling in within a week, safely and securely, and you could soon have an established internet business.  .

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SECTION FOUR - OFFSHORE INVESTMENT / ASSET PROTECTION / PRIVACY

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An International Investment Strategy for the Financially Challenged By Tim Jacobson An International Investment Strategy for the Financially Challenged - The purpose of this article is to present a number of strategies that may allow a greater number of Escape From America readers to take their dreams and desires and turn them into reality.  Although the strategies may be “outside the box” for some they are worth considering as they open opportunities otherwise unavailable.  Many Escape from America readers are fully aware that many of the opportunities we see today may not be available in the future as the economic sins of the U.S. begin to be atoned for.    Insidious New Exit Tax May Cost Expats Dearly! By Mark Nestmann Insidious New Exit Tax May Cost Expats Dearly! - Congress is on the verge of passing an outrageous law that would impose the first-ever "exit tax" on expatriates (former U.S. citizens or long-term residents).  Like many outrageous laws, this ridiculous bill is cleverly hidden within another Act. In this case, it's buried in the "Small Business and Work Opportunity Act."  Sounds innocent enough right?    Some US Tax Matters You Should Know Before ‘Coming To America’! By Marc J. Strohl Some US Tax Matters You Should Know Before ‘Coming To America’! - Most countries, except the US which taxes its individuals based upon their citizenship (and legal residence or “green card”), taxes its individuals based upon their “tax residency”.  “Tax residency” is determined by a variety of facts and circumstance tests or features unique to each countries tax system. Tax residency allows an individual to leave their former country of residence or nationality and become tax non-residents upon departure, recognizing our changing world, its emerging trading blocks and trade agreements.    INTERNATIONAL REPORTS ON OFFSHORE INVESTING How To Get A Second Passport - Now you can get a second passport - click here for details - This is the only book that will get you a second passport; without the hype, the rip off, the B.S. and the run-around common to most books on this subject. This book will also show you how to get residency, work permits, retirement residency, and student visas in every region of the world. Twenty seven nations covered - 241 pages of rock solid facts. Income Freedom on a Shoestring  - What Michael Honeth expertly explains in this clear and focused eBook is simply how anyone with a shoestring budget can, without any technical knowledge, start earning an automatic income online. More opportunities than ever abound in the field of internet commerce. This is the guide that will tell you how you can still secure your presence in the market with little or no money to start. It’s about finding the role that suits you, following some important guidelines and taking some necessary precautions. You’ll be grateful you chose to take this valuable first step to income freedom

SECTION FIVE - UNIQUE TRAVEL - EXPATRIATE TRAVEL

Bush & Beach: Enjoy an Island with Your Safari!  By Ginny Ripley Bush & Beach: Enjoy an Island with Your Safari! - An unsettling lion kill, a family of hippos grunting alongside our boat, herds of impalas so close to our Land Rover we could have petted them, a rare sighting of endangered wild dogs.  We sighed and wondered aloud, could it really get any better than this?   The Azuero – Panama’s Rural Heartland  By Steve Hancock The Azuero – Panama’s Rural Heartland - Most people, upon hearing you are traveling to Panama, think of the Canal and ask if you are taking a cruise.   My wife and I were more interested in the Panama most tourists don’t see - the rural interior.   We decided we would start in the Azuero Peninsula, the heartland of Panama that bulges into the Pacific halfway between Panama City and Costa Rica.    Spending The Night In The Lost City Of The Incas – Machu Picchu By Marilyn Diggs Spending The Night In The Lost City Of The Incas – Machu Picchu - Smatterings of Incan ruins on terraced farmlands and mountainsides teased us as we chugged onward towards the real prize.  As we climbed higher, a yellow-green blanket of velvet covered the rocks and marked the beginning of the rain forest.  From the last station a mini-bus bounced and bumbled us up the last 8 km of zigzag road that climbed 450 meters in a matter of minutes and stopped with a groan at Machu Picchu.

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SECTION SIX - CONFERENCES - CLASSIFIEDS  - EBOOKS - ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE

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Expatriate Conferences

Travel Writing and Photography Workshops

The Ultimate Travel Writer's and Photographer's Workshop - click here for next workshop date - Hosted in enticing destinations the world over, you gain an entire course worth of knowledge in just four days. Devoted to either travel writing or travel photography (and, occasionally, to both) these programs always provide fast-paced, concentrated learning from expert instructors ready to share their hard-won secrets. You'll come away with publishable articles and/or photos in hand, learn the insider's tricks for turning your observations and snapshots into cash, landing travel perks, and enjoying the freedom, independence, and travel that freelancing delivers... 

Escape Artist Travel Magazine -  Escape Artist Travel Magazine - Online January 2007 ~ The travel magazine with a point of view; a world-view. EscapeArtist Travel Magazine is about more than travel; it is about personal exploration through world travel. EscapeArtist Travel is for the independent traveler passionately seeking an interactive cultural experience, meeting local people, examining cultural conditions and exploring unknown lands. A Travel Magazine with an attitude - Yes; our travel magazine has an attitude, slighty iconoclastic, defintely cutting edge, and willing to take risks, both in attitude and in content.  We're going to tell you a host of valuable travel tricks - - as self-aware independent travelers we've learned how to travel where we want and how we want, totally free from meaningless and unnecessary constraints - -  constraints that may serve the interests of politicians, snoops, and purloiners with vested interests, but which do nothing to serve your personal, intellectual, financial and psychological best interest.  When we travel, and we travel often, we travel using methods not written about in the Sunday travel section of your local newspaper.  It's not some sort of super secret insiders information we're talking about; and it certainly isn't illegal; it is just the type of information that doesn't serve the interests of those who want to control your life, so it hasn't been widely disseminated.

Each month we have two magazines that go out to over 350,000 subscribers; individuals that fit a unique profile. Our readers are educated, intelligent, individualistic, action motivated free-thinkers with a global perspective. In every issue of our two popular  eZines you'll find a page of classified advertisements directed specifically towards our type of individual. You can put your advert in there for a very reasonable price - Click Here For More Information Click Here To Place A Classified See This Months Classified Advertisements

New eBooks available on our website: Retire to the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica - Retire to the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica ~ This excellent eBook will thoroughly entertain as you learn step-by-step how you can move to a little-known paradise in the Caribbean and live the life of your dreams in the seductive tropics. Yes, you can afford to move to an English-speaking island in the Caribbean, and this fact-filled, fun-loving guide will show you exactly how to take yourself there! Get the report Click Here Living and Investing in the new Cuba - Living and Investing in the new Cuba ~ This guide offers assistance to anyone seeking a safe, affordable place to live outside of the United States and Canada.  It contains all of the ins and outs, dos and don´ts, rules of thumb, secret insider information and invaluable data about all aspects of living in Cuba.  It shows you how to stay busy, where to reside, how to learn Spanish, where to find companionship.  It provides you with novel, sure-fire ideas for starting businesses and, best of all, this eBook will give you a head start before you even move to Cuba. Get the report - Click Here All You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying A Castle - All You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying A Castle ~ To some, the idea of owning a castle in Europe is just an impossible dream. To others, it is a romantic notion that they would like to pursue but have no idea how to go about it, because information on how to buy a castle is simply not available. To own a castle, to live in it and to have an income from it by turning it into a solid business venture is the ultimate dream job for castle enthusiasts. And it is possible! So how does one make this dream a reality? Get the  report - Click Here The Practical Guide to Practically Everything You Need to Prepare for the Camino de Santiago  - The Practical Guide to Practically Everything You Need to Prepare for the Camino de Santiago  ~ So how does one prepare for the spiritual journey of a lifetime? With this eBook you will find out directly from someone who has made the journey and knows how to prepare for it. In the summer of 2005, Cheri Powell and her husband walked the five hundred miles of the French route of the Camino de Santiago. This trip was several years in the planning as they researched, talked about various options and made the best decisions they could with the information they had. However, when the trip was actually underway, they found that some of the information they had gathered was incorrect while other information that they really could have used was just missing. Get the report - Click Here Joint Adventures - How Anyone Can Create Financial Freedom with No Cost or Risk, Using Joint Ventures - Joint Adventures - How Anyone Can Create Financial Freedom with No Cost or Risk, Using Joint Ventures ~ Financial independence offers people freedom, dignity, self respect, education, quality of life and personal growth opportunities. This eBook is an instruction manual that shows the reader how to use Joint Ventures to create multiple streams of increasing passive income with no cost or risk and how to remove all income limitations from your life. It will show you how financial freedom can be yours. Get the report - Click Here eBooks for Expats - International Relocation Reports - Offshore Investment Reports - Reports On Offshore Real Estate, Moving Overseas,  and a wide range of subjects for those seeking to restart their lives overseas.  eBooks are a great idea.  Consider This: If, for example, you are trying to figure out how to move to Bolivia, buy a ranch, get residency and a passport; you won't find a standard book on how to go about accomplishing those ends at your local library.  You will here.  We have hundreds of great eBooks lined up and coming your way.  Diamond mining in Africa, play the European lottery, where the odds are ten times better than the USA, Homestead in Belize, Moving to Thailand, Working Worldwide from a lap...  our list of titles is growing daily.