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Living Overseas

Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia One of the first things that will become clear shortly after your arrival in Malaysia is that there are many new rules and that you probably don’t…
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Lien: The Concept of “Face” in Chinese Culture, Part 2

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

It’s difficult for an American to understand the Chinese concept of Face because we really have no equivalent in our culture. The reason why a clear understanding of Face is vital for…
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Embracing the Culture of Old San Juan

mhollen Feb 23, 2014

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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Why Retire to Asia?

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

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…
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Retire to a Barge on the Canals of France

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

Retire to a Barge on the Canals of France For many people of a certain age and stage of life, and income level, setting up housekeeping on a barge is an ideal way to live in Europe, at…
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Moving Overseas as a Financial Planning Tool

mhollen Feb 23, 2014

Many people know that they can live for less in many foreign countries, but few consider moving as a financial planning tool. In financial planning there are several aspects to…
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Dining Etiquette in Costa Rica

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

Now that you’ve settled into your hotel, you’re bound to be hungry! In order to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible, it’s important to know a little bit about what’s…
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Furnishing Your Home on a Budget in Japan

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

Furnishing Your Apartment or Home Cheaply An alternative to buying new or used appliances for your home is to check out the Toshiba Techno Network company, which has a service that…
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Nicaragua: Trouble in Paradise

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

Make no mistake, events that have developed the character of Nicaragua and its people have not always been pretty, and have not been without lasting consequence. Even the capital city…
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Paris in a Nutshell

Don Halbert Feb 23, 2014

Central Paris, with a population of 2.1 million people (2005 statistics), has a very small area of just under 100 square kilometers. No corner is farther than six miles from the square…
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Understanding Supervisor-Employee Relationships in Chile

mhollen Feb 23, 2014

Special courtesies expected by employees that may not be anticipated by the foreign supervisor include time off to attend to family responsibilities. The obligations of the extended…
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Why We Retired Early

Don Halbert Feb 22, 2014

Successful business, successful careers. We had it all, including a great house located minutes from the beach in a picturesque area. Why retire so early? Working in the brokerage…
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Assimilating in Peru, Plus Quick Tips for New Arrivals

Don Halbert Feb 22, 2014

Okay, so you want to move to Peru. You may have a job waiting for you here, you may have fallen in love with a Peruvian and decided to try living in their world, you may be adventurous…
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7 Things to Consider Before You Retire Abroad

Don Halbert Feb 22, 2014

Retiring overseas with the ocean at your front door in Panama or in nestled in the foothills of Ecuador is a romantic idea in theory, but before you start packing, you’ll want to make…
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Top Expat Friendly Countries for 2014

Don Halbert Feb 22, 2014

MLiving abroad offers a variety of attractive options from cheaper living to mild climates to exotic adventures. Whether you’re looking to move for retirement or for a lifestyle…
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Expat Careers: Teaching English as a Second Language

Don Halbert Feb 20, 2014

Expat Careers: Teaching English as a Second Language When working abroad, often times you need to be creative and resourceful in order to adapt to your new surroundings. If English…
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