Opening a Canadian Bank Account
Opening a Canadian Bank Account Opening a Canadian Bank account, obtaining credit card and qualifying for a car loan or a home purchase mortgage are all made easy for new…
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Dressing for Canadian Winters
Dressing for Canadian Winters A full-length parka, seal skin boots and a muskrat hat may feel like what you need to stay warm during your first Canadian winter. But unless…
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Getting a Job Teaching English in Thailand, Part 1
Getting a Job Teaching English in Thailand, Part 1 E-mail for jobs in your country just before arriving in Thailand. Do NOT say you will be arriving, just talk like…
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Living in Denmark: An EscapeArtist Quick Take
Living in Denmark Traditions in Denmark The Danish celebrate all the usual holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas or New Year and recently started to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and…
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Experience Fiesta Week in Malta
No work on Malta would be complete without mentioning Malta’s spectacular Carnival. Held at the beginning of Lent each year, it brings the capitol and surrounding districts literally to a…
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Delivery Pains: Pregnancy and Birth in Expat Hot Spots
Delivery Pains: Pregnancy and Birth in Expat Hot Spots Being pregnant and giving birth in an unfamiliar country can be a frightening experience, especially if it’s your first baby. But…
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Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1
Dubai: The View From Inside, Part 1 Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “The Insider’s Guide to Living in Dubai, UAE” by Kelly M. Barker. As the insider’s guide, it…
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Living in the Dominican Republic: The First Six Months – Part 3
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…
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Healthcare in the Philippines
Hospitals in and around Manila often offer high-quality medical care. However, even the best hospitals may not meet the standards of medical care, sanitation, and comfort provided by hospitals in…
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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…
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