Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

By Robin Sparks "I hardly know why I went to Bali. Perhaps it was to satisfy myself that other men had lied. For I was disillusioned. Months I had wandered in far places.... I had…
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Although Armenia probably does not cross the mind of the average American very often, those considering retirement or life abroad would do well to consider all it has to offer.  With an…
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Elliot, in his 60's, Exporter, from U.S. A number of expatriates can be found on Thursday nights at Nuri's ( a cafe owned by expatriate Brian, from New York) for fresh tuna night. That…
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"What about visas?" I ask him. "There are a number of different visas," he says.  "Some require you to leave the country every two months (like tourist visas) and there are those that…
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Diane and Beth, proprietors of Taman Rahasia Hotel "The Secret Garden" Boutique Resort Spa & Restaurant Diane, from Florida, stresses that she wasn't trying to get away from…
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There are obvious times in one’s life to immigrate to Australia. Being pregnant, with no organized prearranged job, family or friends in Queensland are not many peoples idea of good,…
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by Bonnie and Gary Paulsson December 2005 The Final Cut Okay, so now we were left with the following: Costa Rica Panama Chile Costa Rica is warm, amazingly beautiful,…
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The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of Living in Ukraine In this age of lowered expectations, reduced freedoms and the specter of Big Brothers' insatiable quest for more intrusion into our…
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Everyday is an experience. To most Bahamians it is life. As a transplanted American, get used to things taking their time to be accomplished. Get used to the sun!!! I didn’t find it as…
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Photos And Story by Daniel Wallace July 2005 This article is a goodbye to the country I've lived in for ten months - travelling, living with a local family, teaching English. This is…
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As a foreigner who lived in Korea for a few years I have more than my share of stories to tell. But I think my experiences with Korean restrooms and toilets are easily some of my most…
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Many North Americans and Europeans have a dream of living where the water is blue, the air is warm, the rum is cheap and the living is easy. Belize may, or may not, live up to your…
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To buy or not to buy - Colombia Real Estate 2014 Now, more than ever is a good time to considering buying into the Colombian marketplace. The Colombian economy grew 5.1 percent in…
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# 1  “What is the Belizean price?” In Belize, there’s usually a Belize price and a foreigner price.  The story is often told that one’s second house in Belize is twice as nice as the…
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Geneva, Switzerland is the longtime home of the UN family and supports a thriving community of expats on long and short term contracts.  For anyone looking for an alternative to…
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The word Tbilisi derives from "tbili" meaning warm in Georgian. I’ve heard two versions of the following story; but this is the one that seems most credible. According to legend,…
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Compared to other destinations around the world, South Korea has been overlooked as a destination for those looking for alternatives to life in North America. Most expatriates know…
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In spite of its tourist appeal, much of this area is undeveloped and unexplored. Protectionist measures by the Indian government have kept most of the land limited to agricultural use.…
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Last month, I wrote about how to remove one’s self legally from the Canadian tax system. Why did I do this? Well, late in 2003 I took the plunge and accepted an IT position in Bermuda.…
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I have compiled the following pages for your enjoyment, with the help from my wife Andria. She is a native-born Bahamian, who spent 25 years living in the United States, while I am an…
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