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Two Steps To Building Your Plan B—And Why You Need One Right Now More Than Ever

Two Steps To Building Your Plan B—And Why You Need One Right Now More Than Ever. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dear Escape Artist Reader, In my inbox last weekend, I…

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7 Ways to Protect Your Identity When Traveling Abroad

There is a lot of excitement in store if you’re planning an adventure abroad. You’ll meet new people, have new experiences, and learn things that you never imagined. One experience…

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2017 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

The 2017 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion has increased to $102,100, up from $101,300 for tax year 2016. This means that a husband and wife can make up to $204,200 of…

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Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land No matter the country, folks in almost every beach town across the world look forward to celebrating Sunday Funday.…

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Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land One thing I find fascinating about living in San Pedro, Belize is the endless opportunity for business and investment-related education. Originally, I…

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The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land 5 AM. It’s still dark as I pull myself up out of my plush queen bed at the Grand Baymen Garden…

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Common Caribbean Escapes for Expatriates

Certain circumstances exist that can create subtle shifts in everyday attitude. Sometimes alterations take place over a number of years, and sometimes they can become clear in the blink of…

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Australian Expat Guide – How Do You Contest a Will Overseas?

Australian Expat Guide – How Do You Contest a Will Overseas? The courts only change the provisions of a valid will for legitimate reasons. If you are living overseas and…

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Deep Sea Scuba Diving—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Scuba diving is something I started doing about eight years ago. Mostly because I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid, but also because the allure of an underwater world is…

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Following the Music in Managua

Like in improvisational comedy, one of the basic tenets of traveling abroad is to never say no. Of course, that’s easier said than done. As a person whose “going out”…