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 Earth!
Perhaps you don’t… Read More...
Moving abroad for retirement seems to be on the forefront of many expat’s minds. It’s an understandably tempting proposition: low cost of living, affordable healthcare, permanent… Read More...
You’ve worked hard to earn your retirement. Now what do you do with yourself? During your days in the office, if you ever dreamt of living within walking distance to the beach or… Read More...
Why You Should be Investing in International Real Estate.
One of the few things you can count on in life is change. This is especially true when finances are involved. However, these… Read More...
Over 6 million Americans currently claim “expat” status as they work abroad in another country. This can be attributed to any number of reasons such as the thrill of living abroad,… Read More...
In the first article in this series, Katharina described how their family's first amazing visit led them to move from the UK to Ibiza. Click here to read Part 1 of "A Spanish Love… Read More...
Retiring in Switzerland, a Wealthy Nation
Is it possible to live well on a fixed and modest income in one of the wealthiest countries on the planet? I was about to find out. If you… Read More...
This is a continuation of Practicalities of Moving to Bali
What Is The Cost Of Living Like In Bali?
That all depends on what your lifestyle is like. The more Western you get, the… Read More...
Planning Your Visit To Georgia
A visit to Georgia is a heart-warming experience. The Georgians are friendly people, and for much of the year, Georgia is a warm inviting country. I live… Read More...
The Many Advantages Of Living In The Philippines
Tired of the rat-race that America has become? Then try something different, there is a place where things move at a slow pace, where… Read More...
Living in Thailand, Teaching English at the University
What kind of job do you have? I teach English at Chiang Mai University, known in northern Thailand as maw-chaw. (Maw-chaw is the… Read More...
Living In Paradise Without Working
So, you’ve decided to move to “paradise”... but how are you going to survive financially?
As Cecil Lewis says in The Trumpet is Mine, the whole… Read More...
Living In The Himalayan Highlands Of India
For the last four years, my husband and I have been traveling the world looking for a place to call home.
We have considered, visited, and… Read More...
What do most people from the USA think about when they hear the word, Vietnam? Do you think war? News clips from the 1970's? A time when things really spun out of control?
What most… Read More...
Living in Bermuda: Escaping Canada and Embracing Bermuda
While the majority of articles on Escape Artist are written from the American perspective, I thought I would write a few words… Read More...
Considering a New Life in Armenia?
Although Armenia probably does not cross the mind of the average American very often, those considering retirement or life abroad would do well to… Read More...
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,… Read More...
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… Read More...
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… Read More...
Considering South Korea as a Potential Expat Haven
Compared to other destinations around the world, South Korea has been overlooked as a destination for those looking for alternatives… Read More...