getting settled

Living In Asuncion, Paraguay Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay with a population of 500,000 is constantly ranking as one of the most affordable cities in the world. If you are retired…
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Affordable Boutique Hotels in France. There is no reason to break the bank when staying in Paris or elsewhere in France. Here’s a selection of affordable yet stylish places to hang…
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France Classified Ads Affordable Shopping in France. Whether a shopper is looking for a bargain or a product in their geographic location, classified advertising in France is an easy…
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Tips on Doing Business in France. One of the most challenging aspects of doing business abroad is the tremendous effort required to overcome all the cross-cultural aspects of a country…
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Community in France. France is considered by many as one of the most prosperous countries not only of the European Union but also of the entire world. Also known as the French…
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I've done the teaching abroad thing, spending a year and a half in Seoul, and—make no mistake—I enjoyed every minute. However, when I began thinking about my next adventure, the idea of…
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Philippines The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelago and sovereign state consisting of 7,641 distinct islands located in the western Pacific Ocean, near mainland Southeast…
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Interview with Bullionstar Moving Family and Business to Singapore I sat down with Torgny Persson to talk about his experience moving his family to Singapore from Sweden, I also…
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After many trips and spending a few months in Singapore I’ve become quite fond of quite a few things. This is by no means a complete list of all the things I enjoy about Singapore just…
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History Nicaragua’s history is a rich one-storied with various periods of political unrest and turbulence. On his fourth voyage in 1502, Christopher Columbus was the first known…
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Retiring in Great Britain If you are already have permission to stay in the UK as a retired person of independent means, you can apply to extend your stay or settle here. The maximum…
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Dubai The city of Dubai, the capital of the emirate of the same name in the UAE, was the world’s 4th most visited city as of 2016. Dubai’s skyline is one of the most impressive in the…
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How We Chose Our Expat Destination Moving is considered to be one of the most stressful events a person or a family will ever go through. Rated just below divorce, moving can take its…
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A Spanish Love Affair: Living On Ibiza In March 2003 I found myself in a travel agent’s office together with my husband Charles and our seven-month-old son Kiran. England had been…
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In the first article in this series, Elizabeth Roebling introduced us to her local community in the DR as well as the expat community that resides there. She also told the story of a …
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It’s the end of my six-months trial. I have already postponed my return trip to the States once but I leave in two weeks, to tie up loose ends, see friends and family, and shop. I am…
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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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"In the county of Belize, including Ambergris Caye, we welcome people from all walks of life with open arms. Presently, we have a mixture of all races, like a melting pot. We have…
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Know the Plug Adapters & Voltages Before You Go If you are going to use electrical appliances abroad, you need to know what type of electrical voltage is used in the country…
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Biculturalism is not the wholesale buying into another culture, nor is it the process of assimilating. I have met expats who by attempting to fully adopt the customs and attitudes of…
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