Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

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…
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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. Couple that…
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No matter where you live, there’s always the possibility of natural disasters or civil unrest that could affect your way of life.   However, for the rest of the world, life goes on no…
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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 you are there. Make…
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Ontario Health Care for New Immigrants Many people say that there is nothing more important in life than good health and this is something that Canada has taken to heart by offering a…
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Buying Property in Ontario for Non-Residents There are no restrictions on the purchase of property or businesses in Ontario by non-resident investors. This means that you are free to…
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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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Buying Property in New Zealand, Part 2 In the previous article in this series, Mindy Born provides an overview of the home buying process, and highlights the differences between…
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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 the capital, Muscat. His…
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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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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…
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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 seasons and I…
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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…
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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 is important to…
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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…
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Dressing for Canadian Winters A full-length parka, seal skin boots and a muskrat hat may feel like what you need to stay warm during your first Canadian winter. But unless you’re one…
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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…
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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…
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Living In Dubai: An EscapeArtist Quick Take Here's an EscapeArtist quick take on the ins and outs of living in Dubai. Religion And Daily Life Even though Dubai is…
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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 the most…
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