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Your Escape Plan

7 Small Business Mistakes to Avoid When Living Abroad

Running a business overseas can be an incredibly rewarding endeavor, particularly since you get to be your own boss while living abroad. With your business, you’ll be able to assimilate…

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North America

Starting a Small Business in Canada

Starting a Small Business in Canada Worldwide, many entrepreneurs find ways to succeed. These success stories arise despite challenging economic conditions, cultural restrictions, governmental hindrances and a host of other…

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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…

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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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Your Escape Plan

Considering South Korea as a Potential Expat Haven

Considering South Korea as a Potential Expat Haven Compared to other destinations around the world, South Korea has been overlooked as a destination for those looking for alternatives to life…

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Your Escape Plan

Business And Employment Opportunities In The Himalayan Highlands Of India

Business And Employment Opportunities In The Himalayan Highlands Of India In spite of its tourist appeal, much of this area is undeveloped and unexplored. Protectionist measures by the Indian government…

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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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Your Escape Plan

Living In Paradise Without Working

Living In Paradise Without Working So, you’ve decided to move to “paradise”… but how are you going to survive financially? As Cecil Lewis says in The Trumpet is Mine, the…

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Your Escape Plan

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…