World’s Best City for Expats
World’s Best City for Expats I’m often asked which is the world’s best city for expats? After 15 years of research, and travelling the globe (sacrificing for this article), I’ve…
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The Humble Beginnings of Teak
The teak tree is a mighty specimen. When they are fully grown, they can reach a height of up to over 100 ft. and have a diameter of 60-70 inches.…
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Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil”
Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil” New furniture is always a big purchase, and choosing the right pieces for your patio or living room is only half the battle. After…
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Thinking of Being an Expat?
Thinking of Being an Expat? Connie and I have been digital nomads for nearly ten years. In that time we have met hundreds of people all over the world. One…
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Edinburgh, Scotland – The Land of Camelot and Single Malt
Sitting on top of Arthur’s Seat, I looked out over the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Arthur’s Seat provides its visitors with a 360˚ view of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. This…
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The International Step: Taking Your Business to Foreign Soil
A business that has established a solid local customer base can already be considered successful, but for many entrepreneurs, the local market is simply not big enough. The next step…
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There is always tomorrow…
You know those cliché, inspirational life mottos? Such as, Live life to the fullest YOLO (You Only Live Once) Live each day like your last! Well, in Latin America, we’re…
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Dollars to Donuts: I’ll Take the Dollar Please
President Trump has a tendency of viewing global trade in terms of black and white: exports are good, imports are bad. To him, the benefits that a trade deal offers…
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Introduction to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Going to work abroad or start a business offshore? The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is the first, and often the only, rule you need to understand to save on your…
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Off the Grid in Burma, 2010 – Part 2
Opium has been a big ticket item in Burma, Laos, and northern Thailand since the mid 1800s, and today Mandalay is allegedly home to the millionaire drug kingpins of Myanmar.…
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