Guest Post from Expat Explorer For many, a move to China has always been a dream. The country is rich in mysterious history and culture and the sheer size of it makes for an explorer’s utopia. Living in China, whether you are in Shanghai, Chengdu or a village on a mountain top, can be an eye … [Read more...] about Why it’s Worth Expatriating to China
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Enjoy a Movable Retirement in Asia
It's affordable, safe, exciting, exotic, and has terrific health care. Last week I shared with you the top 20 picks for overseas retirement on a budget, according to Live and Invest Overseas. Six of the countries are located in southeast Asia, which is the cheapest region of the world right … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Movable Retirement in Asia
From Africa to Central America: 12 Expat Blogs Worth Watching
It's been a while since I shared some of the expat-related blogs and websites I've been reading. Time for another roundup of interesting blogs by and about expats! Here are an even dozen for your enjoyment. Africa Africa Expat Wives, a UK citizen moves to Africa two days after her marriage, and … [Read more...] about From Africa to Central America: 12 Expat Blogs Worth Watching
An Antidote to Doom and Gloom
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
A Video Look at Some Expat Destinations
For a change of pace today, I thought I'd share with you some YouTube videos about expats and their new homes. A quick YouTube search of "expat" turns up over 4,000 videos. As you'd expect, some are good, some are terrible and most are in between. Some are slick, commercially produced efforts, most … [Read more...] about A Video Look at Some Expat Destinations
A Hundred Million Miracles
A Review of the Movie Flower Drum Song "A hundred million miracles are happening every day." That’s the opening song in the movie, Flower Drum Song, and the theme that sparkles throughout the entire musical. Flower Drum Song is also the story of cultures on collision courses with each other – East … [Read more...] about A Hundred Million Miracles