When Amanda Fink discovered the job that would allow her to travel the world and save money doing it, she figured it was a scam. “It sounds too good to be true,...
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In an effort to simplify how business is conducted (and taxes are assessed), many national governments enter into legal agreements designed to clarify the law and mitigate double taxation. The ultimate goal...
A mandatory fee paid by visitors arriving in Jamaica covers health care and trip interruption. Pictured, Montego Bay.David Neil Madden | Getty ImagesKelly Hayes-Raitt traded Los Angeles for a small lakeside town...
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MANILA, Philippines – Technology has changed practically every single aspect of our lives. It’s even affected the way we work. Our parents used to clock in eight to nine hours and worked...
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ESSENTIALSThe flights Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro from Dh7,000 return including taxes. Avianca fliles from Rio to Cusco via Lima from $399 (Dhxx) return including taxes. The trip...
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Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of Malaysia, offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition. Its towering skyscrapers stand side by side with colonial buildings, peaceful parks, and ancient temples. For expats,...
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2 January 2017By Rob Budden,Features correspondentAlamyGrowing older can mean growing bolder. Forget golf and games of bridge, head here for the time of your life.Year-round sunshine, a lower cost of living and...
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In Cusco, Peru, you can rent a comfortable apartment with incredible views of the Andes for only $200 a month."I can easily afford to indulge myself whenever I want,” says expat Rob...
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For those with dreams of living in a foreign land, retiring abroad may be just the ticket. But it's essential to prepare for financial challenges before you step off American soil.To manage...
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28 January 2015By Alina Dizik,Features correspondentKeeping Panama ticking• The newly expanded Tocumen International Airport has become a regional hub for travel across Latin America and is projected to handle 18 million passengers...
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As International Living magazine’s Colombia correspondent, and as a resident of Colombia myself, I have the pleasure of meeting many expats. While our nationalities, ages and interests run the gamut, I often...
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3 November 2014By Kate Ashford,Features correspondentTim and Tracey Kerin are weeks away from purchasing their dream retirement home in Costa Rica on a mountainside, overlooking the ocean. Their plan: rent the house...
