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The Risks and Rewards of Living Abroad on a Working Holiday Visa

I’ve done the teaching abroad thing, spending a year and a half in Seoul, and—make no mistake—I enjoyed every minute. However, when I began thinking about my next adventure, the…

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Lien: The Concept of “Face” in Chinese Culture

The Chinese aversion to self-assertion is well-illustrated by the concept of Lien, or “Face”. Lien refers to the many ways in which a person earns or gains the respect of…

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Discover The Hidden Gem of The Bahamas

Escape the crowds and enjoy a place of your own for vacation in the paradise of Long Island, Bahamas, the best-kept secret. Looking to escape the hotel/resort experience and have…

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Finance

6 Tips for Preparing Your Finances Before Unforeseen Disasters Strike Abroad

No matter where you live, there’s always the possibility of natural disasters or civil unrest that could affect your way of life. However, for the rest of the world, life…

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Reading Just One Document Convinced Me to Move to the Island of Tonga!

I had said words like these many times before: “I want out this country, I may love American citizens, I may love America’s beautiful scenery, I may love America’s four…

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Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)

The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa issued to qualified PRA (Philippine Retirement Authority) applicants, entitles the holder to reside in the Philippines for an indefinite…

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Planning the Perfect Trip to the Philippines

There are 7,109 islands in the Philippines, some quite large, while others are the size of a small Buick. Most islands are safe for us, and all foreigners in general.…

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A Spanish Love Affair: Living On Ibiza

A Spanish Love Affair: Living On Ibiza In March 2003 I found myself in a travel agent’s office together with my husband Charles and our seven-month-old son Kiran. England had…

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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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Finding a Job in Ireland

There are many work opportunities in Ireland for travelers. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, unemployment is currently at its lowest figure ever and secondly Ireland has developed in…