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Buying Property in Croatia, Part 2: Choosing the Right Real Estate Agency

In the previous article in this series, Scott P. Taylor explained the process a foreigner must follow to buy a home in Croatia. Click here to read, “Buying Property in…
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Guatemala: Arriving and Setting Up Your Residence

The hotels most used by north Americans in Guatemala City are the Camino Real, El Dorado, and Guatemala Fiesta, all located near the Chancery. Rates at these hotels are within…
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House-Sitting: Communication with the Owner is the Key to Success

Surprises when house sitting are most unpleasant, particularly after a long and expensive journey. Arriving at a house-sitting job to discover that it is not at all what you had…
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An Overview of the Real Estate Market in China

The Chinese government began easing many restrictions to attract foreign investment for those interested in purchasing property as it continued trying to boost the economy. But for all its successes,…
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Living in Oman with the Economy Booming

When Qaboos bin Said became Sultan of Oman in 1970, there were only about 7 miles (10 kilometers) of paved road in the entire country, and that was limited to…
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Finding a Job in Ireland

There are many work opportunities in Ireland for travelers. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, unemployment is currently at its lowest figure ever and secondly Ireland has developed in…
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Working With a Recruitment Agency to Find a Job in Ireland

There are hundreds of recruitment agencies and executive search firms in Ireland. This is good news for working holiday makers who will be seeking work. Recruitment agencies were originally the…
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Experience Fiesta Week in Malta

No work on Malta would be complete without mentioning Malta’s spectacular Carnival. Held at the beginning of Lent each year, it brings the capitol and surrounding districts literally to a…
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Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1

Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “The Insider’s Guide to Living in Dubai, UAE” by Kelly M. Barker. As the insider’s guide, it…
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Buying Property in New Zealand, Part 1

Buying Property in New Zealand, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “Creating Your Ideal Life in New Zealand: Immigrating, Buying Property and Starting a Business on an Island…
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