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Asia

Living in Asia and the Pacific Islands

Geographically speaking, the Asia Pacific region covers an enormous land and sea mass; and from a socio-political point of view it incorporates an exceptionally diverse range of nations. However, perhaps…

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Your Escape Plan

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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The Kingdom Of Tonga: A Paradox In Paradise

Tonga is a wonderful mix of culture and humor. Humor prevails in Tonga. Like a theme park, Tonga has all the characters. Living here is challenging, elusive and most interesting.…

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Living in the Marshall Islands: An EscapeArtist Quick Take

Living in the Marshall Islands Getting There and Getting Around You will arrive at the Amata Kabua International Airport at the south side of Majuro Atoll, the capital of the…

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Asia

In Their Own Words: Expats Living in Bali – Part 3

Elliot, in his 60’s, Exporter, from U.S. A number of expatriates can be found on Thursday nights at Nuri’s ( a cafe owned by expatriate Brian, from New York) for…

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Asia

In Their Own Words: Expats Living in Bali – Part 2

“What about visas?” I ask him. “There are a number of different visas,” he says. “Some require you to leave the country every two months (like tourist visas) and there…

Asia

Living in Bali: An Expat’s Impressions

By Robin Sparks “I hardly know why I went to Bali. Perhaps it was to satisfy myself that other men had lied. For I was disillusioned. Months I had wandered…

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Asia

In Their Own Words: Expats Living in Bali

Diane and Beth, proprietors of Taman Rahasia Hotel “The Secret Garden” Boutique Resort Spa & Restaurant Diane, from Florida, stresses that she wasn’t trying to get away from something as…

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Practicalities of Moving to Bali – Part 3

What Are The Laws Pertaining To Owning Property When Moving To Bali? Stories are legion about foreigners who have been cheated out of their money and land when buying property…

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Living and Working in Fiji

Living and Working in Fiji Suva, The Capital Bula! (hello). Living in Fiji can be just about what you make it. It can be cheap or expensive depending on the…