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Belize

Belizeans are Genuinely Welcoming to Tourists and Tourism

Belizeans are Genuinely Welcoming to Tourists and Tourism Unfortunately, it’s often the case in many developing destinations (even some within the Caribbean) that locals can be less than welcoming to…

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North America

Baja California, Mexico-The Unknown Peninsula

Baja California, Mexico – The Unknown Peninsula There is a place in Mexico unlike any other. A place where you can escape the stresses of your normal life and the…

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Your Escape Plan

The Problem With The Cultural Iceberg Metaphor

The Problem With The Cultural Iceberg Metaphor For many years the “iceberg” metaphor has permeated cultural studies. The core of the idea is that for each distinct culture, there are…

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Belize

The Belize Real Estate Boom Continues

The Belize Real Estate Boom Continues When I first moved to Belize, almost a year ago, I wrote a short article titled Booming in Belize. It was apparent to me…

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Your Escape Plan

Nightlife In Managua

Nightlife In Managua For many years, Managua has been off of tourists’ and expats’ itineraries when they have come to Nicaragua. In general, people have always flocked to Granada, León,…

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Your Escape Plan

Is a Newly Developed Townhouse Right for You?

Is a Newly Developed Townhouse Right for You? Newly launched townhouses are commonly seen as an attractive option for property buyers, especially for first-time buyers looking for a starter family…

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Asia

Customs and Culture in South Korea

Customs and Culture in South Korea Korea is one of the most homogeneous countries in the world and it is very important for foreigners who move to South Korea to…

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Asia

Retire in South Korea

Retire in South Korea South Korea doesn’t offer retirement visas to foreign citizens, so even though South Korea has attracted a great number of Western expatriates as a retirement destinations,…

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Asia

Relishing Narcissus in South Korea

Relishing Narcissus in South Korea Where do I go this weekend? I have made it through the week, once more only through terrible neglect of the soul – an exile…

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Asia

Living in Seoul, Korea

Living in Seoul, Korea I moved into a quiet yogwan, a traditional Korean inn, near the great gate at Kwanghwamun, downtown. My window looked out over ancient palace rooftops and…