All Entries Tagged With: "expatriate living"
Best Places to Retire: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beyond
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is emerging as one of the best places to retire in Southeast Asia. It has a population of nearly 2 million, but has grown into a larger metropolis of over 7 million inhabitants. Its rich cultural heritage combined [...]
KZBlog
KZBlog is a blog written by an American expatriate living in Kazakhstan. It’s an interesting blog to read because the location is very unique. The articles are also well written and cover a range of topics about life in Kazakhstan, its culture, and current happenings. [...]
Saturday Morning, Talisay City, Cebu
Woke up early before the sun was up and joined a few friends for a sunrise on the beach. We met up at my condo and took a taxi south to Talisay City, one of the cities that make up Metro Cebu. My friends wanted [...]
Expatriate Living: Greece Retirement Today
One of the more popular retirement destinations in Mediterranean Europe is Greece. Although not quite as affordable as Portugal or Spain, a Greece retirement is still one of the more affordable options in the western half of Europe.
Greece Retirement – Greece’s Economy
Nearly 60% of the [...]
When Not to Retire Abroad
Although I am an advocate of retiring abroad, I also recognize that it is not for everyone. As a regular reader of several expatriate forums, I discover that for some people, it is a bad experience. It should prove useful to you to go through [...]
When I Let Go of What I Am, I Become What I Might Be
Lao Tzu, a famous Chinese philosopher once said, “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” This post is my second update on my decision to retire abroad and choosing expatriate living in the Philippines for my future.
My first [...]
An Alternative Approach to Managing Culture Shock for Old Coots
Culture shock can be a period of much stress for expatriates who retire abroad. However, those who are able to step back and analyze the causes of culture shock are more likely to be successful at controlling and managing culture shock. Managing culture shock involves understanding [...]
Culture Shock: An Introduction to Myths and Realities of Culture Shock
Culture shock is the feeling that one experiences when one enters a new cultural or social environment and begins to adjust to that environment. This adjustment period may be relatively easy depending on a variety of factors or it can be a time of extreme [...]
And She Took Her Journey Blog
And She Took Her Journey is a blog written by an American expatriate educator who is currently living in Chile. The author has impressive credentials with a doctorate in Special Education. The blog covers her life, challenges and perceptions of expatriate living in Chile with her family. A recommended [...]
Expatriate Living: Italy Retirement Today
Although perhaps not the most affordable, an Italy retirement today is likely to be a fascinating one for expatriate living. Italy is in many respects the heart of much of European culture and civilization. From its influence on the Romance languages found throughout Southern Europe, [...]
International Comparisons: Life Expectancy by Country
When selecting a retirement destination, it is not uncommon for someone who is considering expatriate living to look at the cost of living in foreign countries. And, while personal finances are extremely important to think about, it is also useful to exam other country by [...]
Queen O’Danile Blog
Queen O’Danile is a blog written by an American expatriate living in Egypt. It is a very interesting blog, considering that Egypt probably is not one of the more popular destinations to retire abroad. Nevertheless, the blog is an interesting read and covers her personal [...]
Corfu Chronicles Blog
Corfu Chronicles blog covers life, happenings, history and a variety of other interesting topics related to expatriate living on the island of Corfu in Greece. The range of articles is quite broad and provides a lot of useful information for anyone considering a retirement abroad [...]
Expatriate Retirement: Reflections on Life Then and Now
It’s kind of interesting comparing my life as an expatriate to my life as a working stiff back in the States. I used to be a champ of a rat on the old treadmill. I rarely think of my old life, but when I do, it [...]
How to Adopt A Green Lifestyle Living Abroad
A common mistake that retirees make when they have decided to live overseas is taking their American lifestyle with them. I am not recommending that a retiree should go completely native, but I am suggesting that retirees should comfortably adapt their lifestyle to their new [...]
Best “Cool” Places to Retire in Southeast Asia
Americans living in the colder parts of the United States may dream of expatriate living in the warm and sunny tropics. However, upon moving to a tropical climate, they might discover the weather to be too hot and humid for their tastes. However, all is [...]
