Blake Herrin, Author at Escape Artist

Asia

The Underbelly of South Korea: A Woman’s View

The Underbelly of South Korea: A Woman’s View Perfect bodies, diamante-trimmed thongs, contortionist-like moves… This was the initial visual picture that my mind generated when I heard about the 7…

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Finance

Two Mistakes US Taxpayers Make When Moving Offshore

Two Mistakes US Taxpayers Make When Moving Offshore It’s compelling to think about moving your money, your business, your retirement, and even yourself to another country. Whether it’s the beaches…

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Your Plan B

Getting a Job Teaching English in Thailand, Part 1

Getting a Job Teaching English in Thailand, Part 1 E-mail for jobs in your country just before arriving in Thailand. Do NOT say you will be arriving, just talk like…

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Finance

Diversifying Your Assets With Land Banking

Diversifying Your Assets With Land Banking Put anything in the bank lately? Me, neither. It’s probably a universal trait among humans—to want to put something aside to protect one’s family…

Your Plan B

A $100,000 Mistake With a Foreign Bank Account

For years, I’ve advised my small business and investor clients on ways to legally reduce their US tax obligations and protect their assets. And, just as important, the tax strategies…

Real Estate

Buying a Home or Property is a Multidimensional Investment Opportunity

There are profitable and potentially healthy ways to escape the ill effects of climate change. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the global economy. Agriculture and fisheries…

Your Plan B

Five Surprising Reasons The Wealthy Have Invested In Timberland For More Than 100 Years

If you were asked to describe the “perfect” investment, you’d more than likely say something similar to this: The perfect investment would be something that is ultra-safe, above-average performing, have…

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VIDEO: How to Remove a Conch Snail From Its Shell

Our recent Belize conference wrapped up with a snorkeling trip to the Mexico Rocks dive site off of Ambergris Caye. After snorkeling, our dive guide demonstrated how to remove a…

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Belize

Exploring and Enjoying the Natural Beauty of Belize

The Blue Hole is in one of the atolls. It’s in the Lighthouse Reef, and it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau. Basically, it’s a beautiful location for diving and some snorkeling. It’s…

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Getting a Job Teaching English in Thailand, Part 2

Getting a Job Teaching English in Thailand, Part 2 The cost of living in the country is much less than in Bangkok and the accommodation costs can be dramatically cheaper.…