In US, Expat Liberians Reunite to Rebuild
Women's eNews
Liberian women in the US who were once scattered by war are challenging each other to go back and visit the war-torn country. ...

Remember Mobutu's nationalisation?
Moneyweb.co.za
"The occupants didn't stop to talk to any expat First Quantum people, they used 'pressure' to get past the DRC nationals at the Sakania border gate, ...

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The tricky question of expat tax
Sydney Morning Herald
For many years Australian workers have been moving permanently overseas to live and work. They may still be Australian citizens, but for tax purposes they ...

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The Hindu
Expat Scots families tell of earthquake's impact
Scotland Courier
The family, like a number of expat Scots in the area, were quick to contact family and friends at home to reassure them. Murray's mother is now staying with ...
Experiencing the New Zealand earthquakeTelegraph.co.uk
New Zealand earthquake: Your picturesBBC News

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Another Expat's Home Stormed in Ramadan Riot on Lombok
Jakarta Globe
22, American expatriate Luke Gregory Lloyd was nearly mobbed by villagers in Central Lombok after he allegedly barged into a prayer session at a mosque with ...

Telegraph.co.uk
Want to be rich? Then don't live in Europe
Telegraph.co.uk
A new study reveals that mainland Europe is one of the least favourable locations for expat finances. By Leah Hyslop Expats living in traditional European ...
MOSCOW BLOG: Best-paid expats live in Russia, but try getting a jobbusiness new europe
The world's richest expats live and work in RussiaThe Voice of Russia
East dominates league table of expat wealthHealth Insurance and Protection Magazine

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CBC.ca
Experiencing the New Zealand earthquake
Telegraph.co.uk
British expat Jacqueline Monkman tells her story. The magnitude 7.1 quake in New Zealand was larger than the one that killed 200000 people in Haiti this ...
New Zealand earthquake: Your picturesBBC News

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Jakarta Globe
A Second Villa Trashed in Lombok after Alleged Insult to Islam
Jakarta Globe
The long-term expatriate's villa was badly damaged and his motorcycle set on fire for allegedly insulting Islam. (JG Photo/Fitri) It's an interesting point ...

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ArabianBusiness.com
Beirut Is World's 10th Costliest City for Expat Housing, Byblos Bank Says
Bloomberg
Lebanon's capital, Beirut, is the 10th most expensive rental city in the world for expatriate housing ...
International Healthcare News: Beirut 'most expensive ME city for expats'Expatriate Healthcare
Beirut 10th most expensive city in the world for expat housingDaily Star - Lebanon
Dubai living now more affordableKhaleej Times

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The Voice of Russia
MOSCOW BLOG: Best-paid expats live in Russia, but try getting a job
business new europe
Fifteen years ago, young expats with a good head on their shoulders who rocked up in Moscow speaking reasonable Russian could take their pick of jobs. ...
The world's richest expats live and work in RussiaThe Voice of Russia
East dominates league table of expat wealthHealth Insurance and Protection Magazine

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Visa agent detained for faking expatriate clients' housing registrations
Global Times
A visa extension application for one such client, a 22-year-old expatriate from East Asia surnamed Lee, was submitted to the Beijing Exit-Entry ...

I realize that I post a lot of stuff about getting deals and shopping. You may even think that I'm a shopaholic. I assure you I'm not. Shopping is just incredibly different here, and something that will take some getting used to, and if you are smart about it, you can prepare yourself a bit before moving here. Don't just take my word for it - Reuters recently did a piece on Brazilian shoppers buying things outside of Brazil, my favorite quote:

"Frenzied shopping is the norm for Brazilian tourists abroad, who face some of the world's highest prices at home thanks to heavy import taxes."

So, it's not just the expats.... click here to read more.

And PS - there is really nothing like the Duty Free (or DUFREE) when you live in Brazil. Doesn't matter how late we get in we don't seem to miss out on a duty free opportunity...

Daily Star - Lebanon
Beirut 10th most expensive city in the world for expat housing
Daily Star - Lebanon
Tokyo remained the most expensive expatriate rental city in 2010, while the rankings of the top 9 cities were almost unchanged from last year. ...

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Public, private, pay-as-you-go health care for expats
Voices Newspaper
FORTUNATELY, most expats will not necessarily need to see a doctor or visit a hospital whilst residing in Turkey. It must be stressed, though, ...

Fayetteville Flyer
Why Fayetteville Rules (from an expat)
Fayetteville Flyer
Thank you DirecTV for the GamePass so all of us expats can call the Hogs wherever we may have landed. PS This weirds people out big-time in other cities. ...

Taranaki Daily News
Students, expats affected by quake
Taranaki Daily News
Taranaki expat Abigail McMillan says when she was shaken awake by the quake on Saturday morning her main feeling was confusion. "My husband was telling me ...

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JoongAng Daily
Carriers ease limits on expats
JoongAng Daily
Expats in Korea have certainly experienced some degree of discrimination when it comes to their mobile phone service. That might change soon, though not as ...

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ArabianBusiness.com
10 Best Countries to Work in Abroad if You Want More Money
Shelter Offshore
In Hong Kong expats believe their economic position is improving, and state that expat life is great locally. Again, the finance industry is a strong ...
81% of UAE expats 'not directly impacted' by crisisTehran Times
Retention of skilled migrant workers ''may boost recovery prospects''You At Work

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