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Nicaragua

Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 1

Excerpted and adapted from the ebook “Cultural Dimensions of Expatriate Living and Working in Nicaragua” by Bill Drake. The courteous, somewhat formal nature of the Nicaraguan environment strongly influences the…

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Living in Dubai: An EscapeArtist Quick Take

Living In Dubai: An EscapeArtist Quick Take Here’s an EscapeArtist quick take on the ins and outs of living in Dubai. Religion And Daily Life Even though Dubai is…

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Belize

A Belizean Mayor’s Advice for Expats

“In the county of Belize, including Ambergris Caye, we welcome people from all walks of life with open arms. Presently, we have a mixture of all races, like a melting…

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Driving (Crazy) in Poland, Part 2

Driving (Crazy) in Poland, Part 2 In the previous article in this series, Agnieszka & Anna Lapacz share some helpful information about obtaining the required documents to drive legally in Poland,…

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Living In Micronesia: An EscapeArtist Quick Take

Tourism Micronesia (officially the Federated States of Micronesia) controls very few natural resources so their major industries are fishing and agriculture. Due to its natural beauty, tourism seems to be…

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Understanding Supervisor-Employee Relationships in Chile

Special courtesies expected by employees that may not be anticipated by the foreign supervisor include time off to attend to family responsibilities. The obligations of the extended family are multiple,…

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Lien: The Concept of “Face” in Chinese Culture, Part 2

It’s difficult for an American to understand the Chinese concept of Face because we really have no equivalent in our culture. The reason why a clear understanding of Face is…

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Costa Rica

Dining Etiquette in Costa Rica

Now that you’ve settled into your hotel, you’re bound to be hungry! In order to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible, it’s important to know a little bit…

Travel Tips

Assimilating in Peru, Plus Quick Tips for New Arrivals

Okay, so you want to move to Peru. You may have a job waiting for you here, you may have fallen in love with a Peruvian and decided to try…

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How to Succeed as an English Teacher in Russia – Part 3

Freelance Teaching Freelance teaching is more for the pros; most teachers are afraid of being on their own and opt out for teaching at some school. Fine, leaves more good…