Occasionally I reprint articles here that appeared on other expat websites. This one struck a chord with me, and I hope it will with you too. Thanks to Live and Invest Overseas, where you can read the original in its entirety. "Vicki and I recently returned to Argentina after a six-month absence," … [Read more...] about An Antidote to Doom and Gloom
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10 Best Expat Destinations
A few days ago, I posted the results of International Living's 2010 Annual Retirement Index. Topping this prestigious list are Ecuador Panama Mexico France Italy Today I'm looking at a very different list: this one includes the 10 Most Suitable Countries for American … [Read more...] about 10 Best Expat Destinations
It’s Time to Fall in Love with Your Life Again
About 500 people are gathered in Quito, Ecuador right now for International Living's Ultimate Event 2010. They're learning about life in a bunch of countries where it's possible to live well on $2,000 a month or less. Can't be there with them? They're offering the Ultimate Event 2010 … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Fall in Love with Your Life Again
Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?
According to a survey by Mercer, it's not who you might think! By looking at a country's statutory annual leave, statutory holidays and public holidays, they compiled a list of where employees get the most time off. One caveat: it's based on what an employee working a five-day week for 10 years is … [Read more...] about Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?