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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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Food + Culture

Typical Food In Paraguay

What to expect with Paraguay Food Paraguay is a bilingual country where both Spanish and Guaraní (an aboriginal language) are spoken indistinctively and sometimes even mixed. Due to this bilingualism,…

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Paris in a Nutshell

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…

Asia

Minimizing Culture Shock When First Retiring in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is rapidly becoming a retirement haven where expats can stretch their nest egg to the max. The area is affordable, beautiful, and truly an exotic getaway for most…

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Living In Micronesia: An EscapeArtist Quick Take

Tourism Micronesia (officially the Federated States of Micronesia) controls very few natural resources so their major industries are fishing and agriculture. Due to its natural beauty, tourism seems to be…

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Where and How to Find a Job in Another Country

Working abroad can be an exciting, lucrative and rewarding experience. Virtually all careers and services are needed almost anywhere in the world that interests you. If you’ve been dreaming of…

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United Kingdom

Literary Inspired Holidays in Great Britain

Literary Inspired Holidays in Great Britain England is not only famous for its Royal Family, its castles, history, beautiful gardens and cozy cottages, the Big Ben and Tower Bridge, but…

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Should Teaching English Be Your New Expat Career?

Should Teaching English Be Your New Expat Career? Whether you’ve been a teacher all your life or are still an aspiring educator, taking a teaching position overseas is a life…

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Costa Rica

Dining Etiquette in Costa Rica

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…

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A Spanish Love Affair: Living on Ibiza – Part 2

In the first article in this series, Katharina described how their family’s first amazing visit led them to move from the UK to Ibiza. Click here to read Part 1 of “A…