Don Halbert, Author at Escape Artist

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The Basics of Opening a Bank Account Overseas

When people move abroad, it’s usually because they’re looking for a whole new life – different climate, fresh culture, exotic foods. But this sense of adventure rarely applies when people…

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7 Small Business Mistakes to Avoid When Living Abroad

Running a business overseas can be an incredibly rewarding endeavor, particularly since you get to be your own boss while living abroad. With your business, you’ll be able to assimilate…

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Survival Tips for Your New Life in Moscow – Part 4

Making Money In Moscow Money can be made here in Moscow if you are a native English speaking teacher, good money if you know how to make it. But jobs…

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How to Succeed as an English Teacher in Russia – Part 4

More Thoughts On Freelance Teaching A lot of native English teachers like to place ads. How do you know you’re not setting yourself up to be robbed by somebody who…

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Survival Tips for Your New Life in Moscow – Part 3

Leisure Time If you like the nightlife, then there must be at least 1000 different nightclubs and bars here of every type. Some are expensive because they cater to the…

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Considering A Live Aboard Retirement

Considering A Live Aboard Retirement Peace, harmony, and romance are words that came to mind when my husband and I contemplated living aboard a boat. In 1964, a desire for…

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Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia

Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia One of the first things that will become clear shortly after your arrival in Malaysia is that there are many new rules and that you…

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Lien: The Concept of “Face” in Chinese Culture, Part 2

It’s difficult for an American to understand the Chinese concept of Face because we really have no equivalent in our culture. The reason why a clear understanding of Face is…

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Asia

Why Retire to Asia?

The “old Asia” of violence and war is a thing of the past. I repeat: Asia is now the most beautiful, the most exciting, the most user friendly continent on…

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France

Retire to a Barge on the Canals of France

Retire to a Barge on the Canals of France For many people of a certain age and stage of life, and income level, setting up housekeeping on a barge is…