Paris in a Nutshell
Central Paris, with a population of 2.1 million people (2005 statistics), has a very small area of just under 100 square kilometers. No corner is farther than six miles from…
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More Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise Business
Many successfully branded businesses are available worldwide as franchises. Although investment in a franchise is higher than an independent business, the risk (of failure) is much lower. The franchisor usually…
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Moving Overseas as a Financial Planning Tool
Many people know that they can live for less in many foreign countries, but few consider moving as a financial planning tool. In financial planning there are several aspects to…
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Myth vs. Fact: Media Misconceptions About Offshore Investing
Despite the fact that most people have no idea about the benefits of investing offshore, almost all of them have heard horror stories and are swept by a constant stream…
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Embracing the Culture of Old San Juan
Biculturalism is not the wholesale buying into another culture, nor is it the process of assimilating. I have met expats who by attempting to fully adopt the customs and attitudes…
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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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Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia
Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia One of the first things that will become clear shortly after your arrival in Malaysia is that there are many new rules and that you…
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Secure Your Dream Home in Grenada
Grenada may be located within the booming Caribbean real estate market, but it is still relatively undiscovered – although not undervalued, which is especially true of the land and property…
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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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Why We Retired Early
Successful business, successful careers. We had it all, including a great house located minutes from the beach in a picturesque area. Why retire so early? Working in the brokerage business,…
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