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The Risks and Rewards of Living Abroad on a Working Holiday Visa

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…

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Living in the Dominican Republic: The First Six Months – Part 2

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 home…

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Middle East

Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1

Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “The Insider’s Guide to Living in Dubai, UAE” by Kelly M. Barker. As the insider’s guide, it…

Real Estate

An Overview of the Real Estate Market in China

The Chinese government began easing many restrictions to attract foreign investment for those interested in purchasing property as it continued trying to boost the economy. But for all its successes,…

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10 Reasons Why Investing in Vanuatu Land Is a Great Idea

10 Reasons Why Investing in Vanuatu Land Is a Great Idea. It is amazing how many people can look at a vacant piece of land and not see it as…

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House-Sitting: Communication with the Owner is the Key to Success

Surprises when house sitting are most unpleasant, particularly after a long and expensive journey. Arriving at a house-sitting job to discover that it is not at all what you had…

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Asia

Thailand

Thailand The Kingdom of Thailand, otherwise known as the Land of 1000 Smiles, is the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia. It also ranks second in Southeast Asia…

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Interview with Bullionstar Moving Family and Business to Singapore

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 learned…

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Finance

Philippines: Bank Robbers and Hunter Girls in Puerto Galera

There are plenty of us out there. A transnational tribe of kindred spirits compelled to collect new memories, experience sensations the way other people collect shoes. Individuals who’ve decided to…

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Enjoy a Safe and High Quality Life in Singapore

Enjoy a Safe and High Quality Life in Singapore Where to live in Singapore, Condo or House? When you decide to move to Singapore you will have to decide where…