Escape
From America Magazine
Index
For Volume Nine Issue Number Five - May 2007
Live Where
You Want To Live! ~ Live How You Want To Live! ~ And Make Money Doing It!
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"I would feel more optimistic
about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he
can outwit Nature and more time
tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority."
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- - E.B.White (1899-1985)
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| Philippines:
The Feast of Forest and Crocodiles |
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By
Antonio Graceffo
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Philippines:
The Feast of Forest and Crocodiles - The Pista y Ang Kagueban,
or the Feast of the Forest, celebrated on the last Saturday in June, each
year, is a day when much of the population of Puerto Princesa city turns
out to participate in a massive tree planting exercise. Since its inception,
the Pista has resulted in the planting of nearly two million trees, making
Puerto Princesa one of the last areas in the Philippines which is covered
in green.
| Dream
of Tuscany With Eyes Wide Open |
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By
Barbara Coe
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Dream
of Tuscany With Eyes Wide Open - After investigating a number of
communities, I had concluded that the medieval city of Lucca, Italy, historic
home of the composer Puccini, near Pisa, fit my vision of the kind of community
that I wanted:- compact, with a real pedestrian center, coffee bars and
lively street life, opportunities for quality music, yoga, and other cultural
activities, plenty of sunshine and fairly mild weather, within an hour
or two of the sea and mountains with beautiful natural areas, within an
hour of an international airport and last but not least, easy to get around
via bicycle, bus or train.
| The
Good, the Bad and The Ugly of living in Ukraine |
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By
Simon A. Leopold
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Living
in Ukraine - The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of living in Ukraine -
Ukraine has far more than its share of beautiful women! If you’re lucky
enough to marry one with a heart of gold (such as my wife) and not a gold-digger,
it will make your living in Ukraine considerably easier, but it’s not entirely
necessary. If you are willing to purchase a home here it will be relatively
easy to live here without many difficulties. I know a Canadian fellow who
is not married and is living here quite satisfactorily with even less Russian
language ability than my own.
| Living
On Isla Margarita - Making Comparisons |
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By
Scott Boswell
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Living
On Isla Margarita - Is The Grass Greener? - The focal point of
downtown Grenada is of course the plaza or the Parque Colon. It is the
pride of the city and very clean. There are kiosks scattered around the
plaza selling soft drinks and all manner of tourist items. Everyone we
encountered was very pleasant and not “pushy”. You can rent a horse-drawn
carriage here that will take you on a tour of the city. A variety of hotels
and restaurants line the square. We found these to be adequate for a tourist
city, and several were very good. Most seem to be run or owned by expats
from all over the world.
| Want
to be an Expat or a Fakepat? |
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By
Doug Bower
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Want
to be an Expat or a Fakepat? - What you will find in Mexico is
that foreigners, especially Americans, move to one of two areas. Traditionally,
they’ve ended up in long-established Gringo Enclaves in cities where the
locals have learned to adapt in order to serve the Americans and where
the locals speak English. Cities that come to mind are Puerto Vallarta
and San Miguel de Allende. There are many more but these seem to be the
most popular.
| Living
In Brazil - Brazil for US Baby Boomers |
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By
Richard Conti
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Living
In Brazil - Brazil for US Baby Boomers - It is no secret to anyone
that the largest segment of The United States population is about to, trying
to, considering, or thinking about their retirements. It is also widely
known and published in numerous articles that this group is concerned about
their prospects - their choices are dwindling and their hopes and dreams
going up in smoke right before their eyes due to things such as safety,
health, finances, cost of living , hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, healthcare
and yes, added to the list in the past few years, terrorism.
| When
Sailing Goes Global |
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By
Liz Holder
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When
Sailing Goes Global - In my five years as a female Skipper, my
own life has been transformed by yachting. I have visited 3 continents,
18 countries and have sailed more than 35,000 sea miles.
| Our
Experience In Setting Up In Panama |
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By
Lars Frandsen
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Moving
To Panama - Our Experience In Setting Up In Panama - It was early
in 2003 that the thoughts and discussions about starting a new life matured
into a decision; what was not clear, was where? Costa Rica had been the
initial location until I came across an article in an investment magazine
- If you think of Costa Rica, have you thought of Panama?
| San
Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina a Great Place to Retire |
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By
Douglas Harris
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Overseas
Retirement - San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina a Great Place to Retire
- The institution of “tea” an early evening (sort of) dinner party gathering
is very common, in Argentina. The beauty of “tea” is the definite time
frame. If you are bored or see that others are, you simply leave at the
designated time. If something is going on, conspiring to spend more time
together creates nice possibilities. Argentines love to mix and match their
social and professional contacts at tea. Most Argentines are friends-to-romance,
remembering the single status of friends, when they invite friends.
| Zagreb
Croatia: How To Have Fewer Tourists |
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By
David Block
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Zagreb
Croatia: How To Have Fewer Tourists - Zagreb is a mixed Croatian
blessing, a treasure that has yet to be overrun by large-scale tourism.
This compact capital offers bustling street and night life and encompasses
more museums than many other European cities. But how long can that charm
and vivacity survive?
| Serious
About Learning Spanish – Do it the fun way |
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By
Susan Beverly
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Serious
About Learning Spanish – Do it the fun way - Before I left England
in order to prepare myself for life in Latin America I enrolled for private
tuition to learn Spanish. At a fee of £20 (almost $40) per hour the
cost soon became prohibitive and I abandoned class after only 2 weeks.
Undeterred I purchased a set of “Teach Yourself Spanish” CD’s vowing to
devote at least an hour a day to mastering the language. The CD’s came
in very useful, as coffee mats, and so when I boarded the plane heading
for South America my Spanish was still at the 'hello, how are you'
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4
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Beautiful Havana, Cuba - $264
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Step
Back In Time To A Finer Age
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One of the great classic hotels
at a price you can afford - This is a great vacation package to get the
classic Havana, Cuba experience. The package includes 4 days / 3 nights
at the Hotel Telégrafo
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| International
Real Estate Marketplace Featured Listings |
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International
Properties With Color Photos
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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.
| Buying
Property In France - Learn To Love Your Agent Immo! |
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By
Peter-Danton de Rouffignac
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Buying
Property In France - Learn To Love Your Agent Immo! - Learn To
Love Your Agent Immo! - Part of the process of buying a property in France
almost always involves dealing with a local French agent immobilier. For
some this can be a novel or occasionally frustrating business and in this
Fact Sheet I have tried to highlight some of the advantages and defects
in the French property buying system, and why sometimes things happen which
seem inexplicable at the time but for which there is often a rational explanation.
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| Two
Online Real Estate Magazines |
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EscapeArtist.com
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Over 100 people
subscribe to our eMagazines every day - Over 380,000 subscribers receive
our eZines every month - What’s Cooking? We
have a magazine that features real estate in the Caribbean; and one that
features real estate worldwide - If you're interested in offshore, overseas
real estate then our magazines are the place to start - Articles on buying,
selling developing, remodeling and constructing overseas real estate.
We'll get you there ahead of the pack, and we will make sure that you land
on your feet. Take a look at each of real estate magazine as described
below:
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| Overseas
Employment - Think Global Recruitment |
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By
Abigail Stevens
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Overseas
Employment - Think Global Recruitment - New Zealand To Bermuda
- Think Global Recruitment assisted Josh Boston to move from Wellington,
New Zealand to Bermuda in September 2006.
| Making
Money Overseas - Writing eBooks For EscapeArtist.com |
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EscapeArtist.com
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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.
We
are actively seeking articles, eBook manuscripts and reports
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Seeking
Freighter & Train Travel Articles
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Constructed
Or Remodeled A House Overseas?
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 We
want your Freighter Travel / Train Travel Article or eBook - We're
interested in your freighter travel / train travel article or eBook - If
you've got a freighter travel or train travel article tell us about it
- EscapeArtist.com publishes up to eighty new articles per month.
In addition to articles, we publish Books, eBooks and special reports.
We are actively seeking articles, eBook manuscripts and reports.
We're interested in your travel article or other article eBook proposals
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us with your article proposal |
 Have
you built or remodeled a house abroad? - We're interested in your article
or eBook on house construction or restoration - EscapeArtist.com publishes
up to eighty new articles per month. In addition to articles, we
publish Books, eBooks and special reports. We are actively seeking
articles, eBook manuscripts and reports. We're interested in your
article or other article eBook proposals - Contact
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INTERNATIONAL
REPORTS ON OVERSEAS MONEY MAKERS
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| 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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Current
Jobs Postings for international employment -Jobs
Overseas current listings updated 24 hours a day, seven days a week - In
addition to our current jobs postings the links on our overseas
jobs resources page leads to country Resources, Jobs Websites,
Contacts, Summer Jobs, Volunteer Jobs, Information On Living Overseas,
Articles, Listings of Expatriate Groups In Various Nations, Recruitment
Agencies, Books, Plus A Wide Range Of Resources For Those Wishing To Restart
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“"How on earth are you ever
going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological
phenomenon as first love?"”
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| Offshore
Investing - Surfing Financial Cycles And Trends To Success |
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By
Tim Jacobson
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Offshore
Investing - Surfing Financial Cycles And Trends To Success -
This article is the third in a series aimed at providing thoughtful perspectives
on protecting one’s self when it comes to investing and retiring either
at home or abroad. The information is not designed to advocate investment
strategies but provide educational information designed to assist readers
in better understanding the financial world and making good decisions.
The following discussion will explore two important aspects of investing
and long-term financial success.
| Offshore
Investing - On the Road to Financial Freedom |
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By
Erika Nolan
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Offshore
Investing - On the Road to Financial Freedom - Separating
Fact from Fiction in Offshore Banking.The truth is, educating people about
the hundreds of opportunities that exist offshore is what I enjoy most.
I want to help Sovereign Society members achieve complete financial freedom
using the best international solutions available. Of course, to be successful,
you have to separate fact from fiction when it comes to navigating the
offshore world. Today, I'm going to reveal the top four offshore banking
myths and give you the honest truth. No sugarcoating here...just the facts.
| Road
Trip Through Argentina |
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By
Charlie O'Malley
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Road
Trip Through Argentina - The Route 40 stretches the length of Argentina,
from Bolivia to Rio Gallegos. It passes through desert, jungle, mountains
and cities. It's the perfect road trip, or so Charlie O'Malley and Kelly
Thornhill of The Grapevine thought when they decided to hitch the 1500km
from Bolivia to here. That was the plan anyway...
| Photos-First:
Another Easy Approach To Writing Round-Ups |
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By
Carol Shields
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Photos-First:
Another Easy Approach To Writing Round-Ups - I think shooting for
round-up photographs is one of the easiest - and most fun - jobs for making
money in photography. Your selection of subjects is as big as your imagination
and interests. Do you like boat races? How about baseball parks or landmarks?
Any subject can be transformed to a round-up by shooting the right images.
And what could be better than to shoot from your own personal experience
on a subject?
| Sri
Lankan Sojourn |
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By
Virginia Brumby
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Sri
Lankan Sojourn - History and culture fiends salivate over the legendary
city of Kandy, last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and site of the illustrious
“Temple of the Tooth.” Travelers who are less than ecstatic at the thought
of journeying several hours to see Buddha’s left upper canine, however,
can opt for a site of alternative anatomical interest - King Kasyapa’s
palace in the ancient city of Sigiriya. Built in 500 AD, its walls are
adorned with frescoes of nude beauties that represent some of the lascivious
king’s reported 500 concubines. After that foray into Hefner-ism, it is
probably best to take a purifying hike to the summit of Sri Pada, whose
mystic heights continue to draw pilgrims of multiple faiths.
| Escape
Artist Travel Magazine |
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EscapeArtist.com
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 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. |
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| Travel
Writing and Photography Workshops |
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International Living
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Travel
Writer's and Photographer's Workshop - 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... click
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Advertisements - Success Story Continues! ~ See
This Months Classified Advertisements - Due
to popular demand the listings in our Classified Advertisements Section
continues to grow and provide readers with the best way to advertise on
the Internet at the most reasonable prices. Escape From America Magazine
created a low cost way for EscapeArtist's to advertise, and for other EscapeArtist's
to make contact with their services, products, ideas, real estate and escape
routes. For those of us who've spent hours of discovery peering through
the classified sections of magazines like Mechanics Illustrated and Popular
Science, a classified section is like looking through a collectable store
for those surprises that make the hunt a pleasure as great as the discovery |
| Place
A Classified - You can place a Classified Ad that reaches over 350,000
individuals twice a month at almost no cost. In addition, we're interested
in your ad... read
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| All
You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying A Castle |
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By
Helga van Horn
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 All
You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying A Castle By Helga van Horn
- I once said that most people will do almost anything to read about buying
a castle, because it's such a fascinating subject; but few of them will
ever really go out and buy a castle. Well I wrote that before the Berlin
wall fell and the sudden surprise appearance of numerous magnificent castles
in Eastern Europe. Suddenly we were seeing castles worth buying at
prices we could afford. Then came the expat revolution, (diaspora?) and
thousands of people starting moving overseas; and what better house could
we ask for beyond a castle? That's the top of the line in housing.
...and think of the business you could run out of a castle; Bed & Breakfast,
Resort Hotel, Restaurant, Spa, Condiminium Project, Joint Ownership, Time
Share . . . you can use your own imagination to figure out dozens of use
concepts, because the greatest part of buying a castle is the dreaming.
. . . and there's money to be made with castle ownership . . .
People have
always traveled to distant parts of the world to see great buildings or
other works of art, to learn new languages, to experience new cultures,
or to taste new cuisine. As long ago as the time of the Roman Republic
places such as Baiae were popular coastal resorts for the rich. Castles
are a natural draw; always have been, always will be. They aren't building
any more 300 year old castles - supplies are limited.
Last year tourism
generated USD$ 5,490.4 billion dollars of economic activity and it is set
to generate even more in the coming years. It is perhaps the major industry
that anyone can enter - - with no limits to its growth. If you get
a castle - and if you buy it as a result of seeing it advertised on EscapeArtist.com
or as a result of reading this eBook report on buying castles, and if you're
willing to put a statement on your website stating as much; then EscapeArtist.com
will give you free advertising for your castle-run business.
Also, keep
in mind that if nothing else, traveling through Europe looking for a castle
would make an ideal vacation... |
New eBooks
available this month:
 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. Our list of titles is growing daily.
| Discovering
China - Discovering
China ~ China is a fascinating country that offers a wealth of
opportunity for visitors, investors and potential residents. Of course
there are plenty of options all over the world, so why China? Well, anyone
can observe that the world’s economy is shifting and the Chinese dragon
is on the rise. It is an exciting place to be right now that is full of
new horizons. But there’s also the history, the culture, the amiable nature
of the people, the atmosphere – being right there in the middle of these
wholesale changes where an entire country is seemingly stepping out of
the darkness and into the light – there is so much to like and to discover
about China. It’s an amazing feeling you get witnessing all of this progress
and being there to follow it first hand. Then there’s the work ethic and
family-oriented nature of the people…and the challenge that goes with breaking
through your own cultural barriers and starting something new. Get the
report Click
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| The Sultanate
of Oman -
The Sultanate of Oman ~ The
peaceful and stable Sultanate of Oman has been welcoming foreigners for
centuries. Today, with its open, booming economy, Oman has become an enticing
new vista for expatriates and travelers to find opportunity. This detailed
eBook covers all that this country has to offer, from enchanting cities
and coastal resorts to natural splendor and historical sites. Among plentiful
photographs and extensive descriptions of every geographic area, Daniel
Cox exposes a country that has been otherwise obscured by its bigger and
bolder neighbors. You will be intrigued by what you see. Get the report
Click
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| Nieto –
Fostercaring my grandson in Antigua, Guatemala - Nieto
– Fostercaring my grandson in Antigua, Guatemala ~ Working
away the days we often lose touch with the truly meaningful things in life
– the contributions we can make that are of lasting value to ourselves
and our loved ones and others whom our lives touch. And even after we find
our piece of heaven on earth, after years of searching and sacrifice, we
are surprised and sometimes even blindsided but what great accomplishments
remain within us. To those of you have found it all and still dream of
more, we heartily recommend this story, available right now as an eBook
loaded with pictures and filled with lots of first hand details of journeying
to Antigua, Guatemala. Get the report Click
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| Futures
and Forex - Futures
and Forex ~ Do you have a small amount of money that you can afford
to lose? Have you ever wanted to ‘play the markets’ …but just a little
bit? Then these books are for you. Speculating on ‘futures’ or ‘forex’…the
money markets, is always risky, and requires skill, but these two excellently
concise eBooks will give you an idea of how to make some money, and not
lose too much. Offered as a ‘two for the price of one’ package, ‘Futures
for Small Speculators’ and ‘Forex for Small Speculators’, are essential
companions to the small investor. A small speculator is someone that “is
willing to engage in risky business transactions on the chance of generating
great profits” but, for whatever reason, has very limited capital to risk.
The small speculator’s risk capital is typically between $2500 to $15,000.
Get the report Click
Here |
| Eluding
Capture: Escape to Bariloche, Argentina - Eluding
Capture: Escape to Bariloche, Argentina ~ This
is not a guidebook. THIS IS AN ESCAPE BOOK. This book, describing our family’s
move to South America, is a kind of “how to” book for people thinking about
moving to San Carlos de Bariloche, Queen City of Patagonia, Capitol of
The Argentine Lakes District. Get the report Click
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Five New
Titles Available Next Month
| Austrian Money Secrets |
One Paycheck at a
Time |
U.S. Virgin Islands
Moving Guide |
| The Beastly Adventure |
The Definitive Guide to Home
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Want to
submit an article? -Are you Living Overseas? Are you traveling
in one of the four corners of the world? Running a hamburger stand
in Tegucigalpa? Tell like-minded people about it! We can assure
you that our readers want to know about what you're doing! We want articles
from anyone living an usual lifestyle. What we're looking for are ideas,
not Pulitzer Prize writers. Ideas are what fuel our magazine, and our website.
You don't have to be a professional writer to submit an article - especially
if you've walked the walk. Send us your article ideas, we are very interested
in hearing from you. We are currently seeking articles on living
overseas, adventure and discovery travel, jobs overseas, those who've started
overseas businesses, worked overseas as a telecommuter, internet
businesses, and articles on the subject of offshore investing. We are also
seeking articles by those who have invested offshore who will share their
experiences, both positive and negative. Anonymous bylines are okay.
We are seeking articles from those who have been successful at starting
and running businesses abroad or on-line from overseas locations. We're
continually looking for articles on overseas living lifestyles - let us
hear from you. - Submit
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Vacation
Packages & Travel Activities New!
If
you're tired of seeing all the same trip ideas on all the other vacation
sites - be prepared for a breath of fresh air.... Escape Artist Vacations
is here! As part of our new travel section we have launched a Vacation
Packages and Travel Activities site! This includes listings of unique vacations,
exotic tours, hidden hotels and much more. We're helping you find the perfect
place to go and the best things to do. Go
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Directory Of All Archived Articles
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On Travel, Living Overseas, Jobs Overseas, Investing Overseas and Offshore
Real Estate -
On Our Website - By country & by category - a list of thousands of
articles on Living, Working, Investing & Traveling Overseas &
International Real Estate - Our website has wide spectrum of articles on
living overseas, international real estate, investing overseas, unique
travel and expatriate resources and contacts around the world. If
you want to teach school in Japan, buy a condo in Rio de Janeiro, homestead
beachfront land on the mosquito coast, run a coffee farm in Costa Rica,
live on an island in Panama, or struggle through the traffic of downtown
Bangkok, we've got the articles.... We hope you make your escape.
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