Finding A Doctor in Mexico That is Fluent in English
Finding A Doctor in Mexico That is Fluent in English At first I was nervous that the doctors here would not be up to date. The Mexico-wide lack of concern…
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Don Halbert
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A Few Simple Preparations Before You Move to Mexico
A Few Simple Preparations Before You Move to Mexico You’ll need to get a passport to enter Mexico by air. These requirements began in January of 2007. However, take note…
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Life In A Dominican Beach Town: An American In The Dominican Republic
Life In A Dominican Beach Town: An American In The Dominican Republic At 6 in the morning, I take my steaming cup of strong Dominican café con leche out to…
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Moving Overseas With Your Pet
There’s nothing like the comfort of a having your dog or cat around you, especially if you’ll be living abroad. When planning to take your furry friends overseas, you’ll want…
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Top Three Latin American Countries for Retirement
Once you’re on the path of retirement, the world is your oyster and it’s time to enjoy yourself. This can also mean finding a place to live that you adore,…
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Reading Just One Document Convinced Me to Move to the Island of Tonga!
I had said words like these many times before: “I want out this country, I may love American citizens, I may love America’s beautiful scenery, I may love America’s four…
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Lien: The Concept of “Face” in Chinese Culture
The Chinese aversion to self-assertion is well-illustrated by the concept of Lien, or “Face”. Lien refers to the many ways in which a person earns or gains the respect of…
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Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 1
Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “Cultural Dimensions of Expatriate Living and Working in Nicaragua” by Bill Drake. The courteous, somewhat formal nature of the Nicaraguan environment strongly influences the…
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Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 2
In the previous article in this series, Bill Drake explained “The Lateness Phenomenon” among Nicaraguans. Click here to read Part 1 of “Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture.”…
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Buying Property in Croatia, Part 1: Understanding the Process and the Prices
Excerpted and adapted from Scott P. Taylor’s ebook, “Living and Investing in Croatia.” In the opening article in this series, Scott describes the process a foreigner must follow to buy a home in…
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