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Retiring in Bali

Bali, Indonesia, is one of the most popular havens for tourists in the world. Is it any surprise, then, that it’s also highly popular as a retirement destination for expats?…
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Top Things to Do in Bali

Bali is an island in Indonesia known best for its laid-back beaches, ancient Hindu temples, forested volcanic mountains, shopping, and so much more. It is a tourist’s paradise and can…
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Retiring in Thailand

Retiring in Thailand Retiring in Thailand has never looked more appealing. The country is made up of pristine beaches, an exotic tropical climate, and a strong culture that features some…
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How To Retire In Japan

How To Retire In Japan The why for retiring abroad in Japan seems rather clear. Beautiful landscapes, world-famous food, peaceful and friendly locals, vast history, first-world economy, and singularly rich…
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Working Abroad in Japan

Obtaining legal documentation to work in Japan can take many forms. In fact, there are nearly two dozen approved routes to be granted a working visa in the country. Regardless…
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Residency Options in Japan

Japan is one of the most storied, most culturally significant nations in the world. As of 2016, the number of foreign-born residents in the country was increasing at record highs (2.2…
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Top 10 Things to Do in Thailand

Top 10 Things to Do in Thailand As the number-one tourist location in Southeast Asia, Thailand has a lot to offer the eager overseas traveler. Called the “Land of Smiles,”…
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The Fascination of China Part IV – Remotest China

I took this picture flying in a motorized hang glider over the Lop Nor Desert of Chinese Turkestan in 2008. For most people, the image that first comes to their…
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HIDDEN CENTRAL ASIA

The Registan – Samarkand Central Asia.  The very words evoke the ultimate in the remote, the exotic, the unknown full of wonders. Here you will find the ancient cities of the…
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The Fascination Of China

  Hani Rice Terraces – Yunnan, China People are always interested in superlatives, so I’m often asked, “What’s the most interesting, the most fascinating place you’ve ever been to?” It’s…
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