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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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Is it even possible for expats to fit in as a local?

Tom — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:17:52 +0000

Living in a foreign land brings up many unusual situations that people living near where they grew up never have to face. One of these is whether it’s ever really possible to “fit in” and be accepted like the locals accept one another. It’s pretty clear that this is far easier in some places than […]

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Monday Escape: Sapa, Vietnam

Tom — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:35:41 +0000

Today’s destination is one with very few expats and very few expat opportunities, except for perhaps a few English teachers and NGO workers, but it’s a popular stop with travelers and those living in Asia, partly for the great contrasts you’ll experience there. Sapa, Vietnam (often spelled Sa Pa) is in the hills north of […]

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American-style kitchens vs. expat-style kitchens: Is the food itself any different?

Tom — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:23:43 +0000

One of the most striking differences from one typical residence to another is the size and scope of the kitchen. Moving all over the world it’s dawned on me that American (and Canadian and perhaps Australian) kitchens are quite unusual and they seem to be getting even more so recently. Unless you grew up in […]

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Living abroad without health insurance isn’t as risky as you might think

Tom — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:56:07 +0000

In a more perfect world, every citizen everywhere would have affordable access to high-quality health care and medicine. But most of the world isn’t even close to this ideal, and for many it’s all about risk and trade-offs and hoping for some good luck. Some people seem to be terrified of leaving the United States […]

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Getting a job teaching English is easier than you might think

Tom — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:56:45 +0000

You are probably aware that “teaching English” is a huge industry almost the world around, and also that it’s the most popular profession of those who work abroad while traveling. Until you actually make your way around the world, particularly through Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, you might assume that skilled English teachers […]

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6 Countries with very cheap wine

Tom — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:47:42 +0000

For those of us who like a drink now and again, the price of alcohol can turn into a real issue. In some places it’s so cheap that you need to find excuses to avoid it, and in other places it’s so expensive (or hard to find) that being a teetotaler makes more sense. Recently […]

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Monday Escape: Huế, Vietnam

Tom — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:18:58 +0000

Being one of the very cheapest countries on earth for travelers, Vietnam does get a lot of attention on this site and from expats or those seeking an affordable escape. Vietnam is also a huge country, or a very long country to be more precise. From top to bottom it has very different feels and […]

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Monday Escape: Hanoi, Vietnam

Tom — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:35:10 +0000

Vietnam’s capital city used to be more famous for a variety of reasons, many of which are at least a bit depressing, but these days Hanoi is known as a big favorite among travelers to Southeast Asia. It’s also perhaps the cheapest large city on earth for budget travelers, so it’s a popular stop for […]

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Major currency swings are changing some expat choices

Tom — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:57:26 +0000

Economically speaking, there are two main types of expats. Those working for an international company or with some other form of locally-based salary, and those whose income or savings is based on their home currency. Having traveled all around Asia for the past 18 months I’ve discovered that there are many semi-retired people living on […]

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