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The new “Most expensive expat cites” list is out, with the usual misleading data

Tom — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:19:00 +0000

The fine folks at ECA International, which is evidently a global human resources consultancy firm, has released its 2013 list of the most expensive cities for expats, and most outlets seem to reprint it without evaluation. I’ve actually mentioned this in the past, but this year the list is even more skewed than before, so […]

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Monday Escape: Kandy, Sri Lanka

Tom — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:11:34 +0000

Sri Lanka is known almost equally for its lovely beaches and for its enchanting hill country, with most of the population and tourism being in the south of the country. Kandy is the largest city in the hill country so just about everyone who visits the country stops there for at least awhile. Fortunately then, […]

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5 Reasons you might want to live in Singapore

Tom — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:06:54 +0000

Singapore is certainly one of the most expensive cities in Asia, and being almost on the equator it’s also hot and humid every day of the year. But this city also has many interesting things going for it that make it among the most popular in the world among expats. Its reputation for being a […]

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Monday Escape: Malacca, Malaysia

Tom — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:48:01 +0000

Somehow Malaysia continues to stay out of most conversations when people are discussing where to spend a holiday, and there are advantages to go along with the disadvantages of that. It’s not as exotic as Thailand or Cambodia, not nearly as cheap as Vietnam, and not quite as modern as Singapore, so it kind of […]

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Sri Lanka is booming in tourism, but is it ready for expats?

Tom — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:21:55 +0000

Since the civil war ended only a few years ago, Sri Lanka is now clearly in a tourism boom. The small island south of India has made it on countless hottest destinations lists in the past year or so, and I’m now two weeks into a 3-week tour of the country myself. The one thing […]

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Expat life near a low cost airline hub is a huge advantage

Tom — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:41:30 +0000

Being able to explore a new city in another country is one of the best parts of being an expat. In some ways it’s like you are on vacation all the time because, at least at first, everything is new and interesting. But thanks to the continuing boom in low cost airlines around the world, […]

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Singapore is Asia’s best (and only good) big city for walking

Tom — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:21:40 +0000

If you spent your whole life in north Atlantic countries and were planning your first trip to Asia, you’d probably have some incorrect assumptions. One would probably be that Asia’s big cities would be pedestrian friendly because private car ownership rates are relatively low. Unfortunately, walking the big cities of Asia can be a dangerous […]

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Monday Escape: Boracay Island, Philippines

Tom — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:27:13 +0000

Fans of the Philippines typically struggle as to why the country doesn’t get as many visitors as its neighbors such as Thailand and Indonesia. The one exception within the Philippines is Boracay Island, which lately has been a magnet for visitors from all over Europe as well as within Asia. Only about 8 kilometers tall […]

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Malaysia is very easy to visit and it’s a shame more countries aren’t like this

Tom — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:55:22 +0000

Malaysia is the second richest country in its region (only behind Singapore), and yet they make visiting, even for longer periods, incredibly easy. This is one main reason I keep coming back to this country and it’s made me wonder why most of its neighbors have the policies they have. The primary reason countries really […]

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Monday Escape: Manila, Philippines

Tom — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:26:12 +0000

Of all of the capital cities in Southeast Asia, Manila is one you don’t hear many people raving about. There are some good reasons for that, as we’ll discuss, but many people do visit and there is quite a bit to see. The country as a whole is praised for its beauty and beach resorts, […]

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